CERTIFICATE IN BEAUTY THERAPY Learn essential theory and gain practical experience working on real clients
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION Students will learn to perform professional eye treatments, eyebrow shapes, manicures, pedicures and day or night make-up. Practical experience will be gained during beauty salon days and other promotional events that are held regularly throughout this programme. Areas covered on this programme include >> Anatomy and physiology students will learn about human anatomy and physiology relating to the beauty therapy industry. >> Cosmetology services students will gain a thorough understanding of make-up applications plus eyelash/eyebrow tinting and eyebrow shaping. Learn the retail skills to provide professional client services and receive an industry certificate. >> Facial therapy students will learn the practical and theoretical knowledge of current treatments and services using quality products. Perform cleaning and massage treatments on clients using manual and electrical techniques. >> Manicure and pedicure students will learn the theory and current treatments for manicures and pedicures and practice the skills on clients. >> Small business students will learn about what it takes to run and operate a small business including ownership options, financial structures and marketing. >> Waxing students will learn the theory and practical knowledge of performing a wide range of waxing treatments for the body.
Make beauty therapy your career
>> Health and safety students will complete a two day first aid workshop delivered by an industry professional. Understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace and emergency situation management will also be learnt. >> Salon days students will gain extensive practical experience with a range of clients during professional salon days which are held regularly throughout this programme.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of this programme may wish to continue their study in business management, or continue onto other provider training in body therapy and electrolysis.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DURATION
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to work as a beautician, nail technician, product sales representative, consultant and beauty business manager and/or owner.
One year, full-time
QUALIFICATION
LEVEL 4
Graduates gain the Certificate in Beauty Therapy, the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Beautician) (Level 4) and the opportunity to sit the internationally recognised City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy (conditions apply).
Current fees are available on the Whitireia website
LOCATION
Domestic: NCEA Level 2 or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge
Porirua campus, Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
FEES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)
START DATES February
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August 2015