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Certificate in Beautician and Cosmetology Level 4

Beauty therapy graduate, Laura Mens
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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.

Gain skills in beauty and cosmetic services and facial therapy. During your study you'll learn the art of manicure, pedicure and hair removal, as well as the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology.

You'll also develop the business, computing, health and safety, and communications skills needed to succeed in the beauty industry. Before you know it you'll be working in a glamorous clinic, gym or spa, or on a cruise liner or resort.

Content Details

Content includes:

  • Beauty services
  • Facial therapy
  • Cosmetic services including eyelash tinting, brow shaping and make-up
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Nutrition principles
  • Manicure and pedicare
  • Depilatory hair removal/wax treatment
  • Health, safety and first aid
  • Business practice, computing and communication skills for the beauty services industry
  • Computer applications

Programme Handbook

Certificate in Beautician and Cosmetology Level 4

Entry

Applicants are more likely to succeed if they have:

  • Four years secondary education, and at least 12 unit/achievement standard credits at level 2 including science and English
  • or, completed at least 12 credits toward the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Nail Technology) Level 4

English Language Requirements
If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation

You will be required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 or TOEFL score of 500.

Indicative Fees

  • $5,685 incl. course related costs
  • $3,145 for graduates of National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology) Level 3, incl. course related costs

The standard published fee is applicable for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

An international fee is payable for non New Zealand citizens/permanent residents.

Qualifications Gained

Upon successful completion of the programme you will receive:

  • Certificate in Beautician & Cosmetology Level 4
  • National Certificate in Beauty Services (Beautician) Level 4
  • National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology) Level 3
  • Comprehensive First Aid Certificate
  • Product knowledge certificates

Career Opportunities

Beauty therapy technician, sales representative, work in gymnasiums, spas, on cruise liners and resorts, or self-employment.

Study Pathways

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Pathways