New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy

This programme comprises 120 credits. The courses includes:

Professional Practice (15 Credits)

Students will learn theoretical knowledge and skills to work in the beauty industry as a professional beauty therapist. After this course, you will be able to:

• Manage and provide first aid in an emergency situation, and provide basic life support.
• Describe the role and function of beauty professionals; including best practice, code of ethics and health and hygiene guidelines.
• Describe the consultation process and professional conduct standards.
• Develop a fundamental business plan to establish yourself as an independent beauty therapist.

Anatomy and Physiology (15 Credits)

Students will develop an understanding of human anatomy and physiology to provide a theoretical foundation for both massage and beauty therapy. After this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic structure and function of body systems in relation to beauty therapy.
• Locate and define structures of the human body using anatomical terminology.
• Describe nutritional and lifestyle factors that support healthy skin, hair and nails.

Nail Services (15 Credits) (15 Practicum Hours)

Students will gain knowledge of nail services, products, tools and related skills to industry standards. After this course, you will be able to:

• Conduct in-depth skin and nail analysis, and identify possible contra indications.
• Identify a range of common nail conditions and describe a range of possible contra indications.
• Provide comprehensive manicure and pedicure services to meet client expectations.

Facial Treatments (15 Credits) (15 Practicum Hours)

Students will learn about and practice manual facial therapy techniques and treatments to industry standards. After this course, you will be able to:

• Conduct in-depth skin analysis and identify possible contra indications.
• Identify and explain the function and application of a range of skin products and application techniques.
• Perform a comprehensive range of facial treatments to meet client expectations.

Make Up Services (15 Credits) (10 Practicum Hours)

Students will gain theoretical knowledge and skills in the practical applications of makeup products, services and techniques. After this course, you will be able to:

• Investigate and describe industry trends in makeup products, technical applications and services.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the application of colour therapies.
• Provide comprehensive makeup services to meet client expectations.

Eye Works and Tanning (15 Credits) (10 Practicum Hours)

Students will gain knowledge and practice of cosmetic enhancements to the eyes and body tanning to industry standards. After this course, you will be able to:

• Investigate and explain international industry trends for eyebrow and eyelash enhancement.
• Demonstrate a range of effective treatment techniques for eyebrow and eyelash enhancement.
• Explain the risks and responsibilities of tanning and perform a full body tan to meet client expectations.

Waxing Services (15 Credits) (10 Practicum Hours)

Students will gain knowledge and practice of manual hair removal techniques to industry standards. After this course, you will be able to:

• Conduct in-depth skin analysis and identify possible contra indications.
• Explain the purpose and process of a range of hair removal methods.
• Perform a range of waxing treatments to meet client expectations.

Beauty Therapy Clinic (15 Credits) (40 Practicum Hours)

Students will apply a range of beauty therapy services in a supervised environment to industry standards. After this course, you will be able to:

• Provide a range of beauty therapy services to meet client expectations.
• Demonstrate best practice standards while delivering a range of beauty therapies.
• Perform a professional role within a beauty therapy clinic.
• Manage a range of client interactions to a professional standard.

Domestic Entry Requirements

NCEA Level 2

OR

equivalent academic achievement

OR

at the discretion of the Executive Dean on a case-by-case basis 

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

International Entry Requirements

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age

In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency. 

Domestic Fees: *
$6703.00

International Fees:*
$20,500.00

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.