Learn new skills and experience what it's like to work in the exciting world of beauty with UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy.

A day in the life of a beauty therapist involves helping clients look and feel good. The environment is warm, cosy and relaxing, and your clients look forward to seeing you. To make your start with a rewarding career in beauty, study UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to analyse, plan and provide a broad range of beauty services. This qualification is intended for learners who have little or no prior learning or experience in the field.

Practical experience

Regular client days are incorporated into the learning process at one of UCOL's Beauty Clinics in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton or Levin, providing you with real industry experience, and honing your professionalism, relationship building skills and teamwork.

Career & Study Outcomes

Successful graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy will have a range of highly desirable employment skills for the industry, including:

• Confident communication
• The ability to work independently or as a team member
• Technical beauty knowledge
• Retailing skills within a commercial beauty environment.

Employment options include working as a beauty therapist or cosmetic product company representative.

Education pathway

Graduates who wish to further specialise can enrol in:

• New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Course Information

• Professional Practice
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nail Services
• Facial Treatments
• Make Up Services
• Eye Works and Tanning
• Waxing Services
• Beauty Therapy Clinic