Gain nationally recognised qualifications in beauty therapy from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and train towards your CIDESCO diploma. Our tutors are qualified with national and international certification and experience. As a student on one of these programmes, you'll learn hands on at the Polytechnic's Atrium Beauty Salon, and gain valuable work experience at designated beauty therapy clinics.
Find out more about our Beauty Therapy programmes:
You know you like the beauty industry, but perhaps you're unsure which particular career path you should study. This introductory course covers a wide range of beauty services including practical experience which will allow you to identify your strengths and areas of interest. Credits from this course can be applied to further study programmes at the Polytechnic. Get all the information about this programme
Launch your career as a beauty therapy technician or beauty sales representative with this course of study which will see you graduate with a raft of qualifications. Learn from our local and internationally trained tutors and gain real-life beauty therapy experience at our on-site beauty clinic. Get all the information about this programme
Develop your skills as a beautician and become a qualified beauty therapist with this advanced course of study. On completion, you'll have the opportunity to gain the prestigious, internationally recognised CIDESCO Diploma, which is highly sought after by employers in the beauty industry. Get all the information about this programme
National Cert. in Beauty Services
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Get work experience as you learn