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.

 

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

 

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.