Certificate in Beauty Therapy

About the Programme

The Certificate in Beauty Therapy is a comprehensive programme that aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attributes required to work successfully as qualified Beauty Therapists, in the beauty industry.

Offered by

Faculty of Consumer Services - School of Hair and Beauty

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• NCEA minimum of 52 credits at Level 2 and above or equivalent
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.
• Be able to demonstrate they have the attitudes and ability to work and study at the level required for the programme.

The above attributes will be assessed through an interview process.

• Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme.

Applicants with Disabilities
At the time of enrolment, individual needs will be assessed in conjunction with the MIT Disabilities Coordinator and compared with the demands of the programme.

Selection
Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$4,591 (approx)

International Student Fees

$16,050 per year (additional costs up to $1,000)

Programme Summary

The Certificate in Beauty Therapy covers all aspects of beauty therapy and consists of the following courses:

• Fundamental Beauty Services and Cosmetology
• Salon Communication
• Customer Service in a Beauty Salon Environment
• Health and Safety at Work
• Facial Therapy
• Manicure and Pedicure
• Depilatory Waxing
• Body Massage
• Perform Beauty Therapy in a Clinic Environment

Courses

Additional Qualifications

Successful students may gain the following:

• City & Guilds Certificate in Beauty Therapy. This will be awarded upon successful completion of all the required components within the first semester of the Certificate in Beauty Therapy, plus a one hour written examination
• City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy. This will be awarded upon successful completion of all the required components at the end of the Certificate in Beauty Therapy, plus a one and a half hour written examination.

Career Opportunities

Careers may include work in salons, clinics, health spas, cruise liners; as Sales Representatives for cosmetic or beauty companies in New Zealand or overseas; lecturing in beauty therapy; Beauty Therapy Clinic Owner/Operator.

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