Whitireia Polytechnic

Learn essential theory and gain practical experience working on real clients. Includes the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Beautician) (Level 4) and the opportunity to sit the City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
This programme is being replaced with the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) in 2018, currently pending approval.

Learn essential underpinning theory and enjoy plenty of practical experience to build the professional skills required to deliver beauty eye treatments, waxing treatments, manicures, pedicures and day/night make up. Gain the Certificate of Beauty Therapy, the National Certificates in Beauty Services (Beautician) (Level 4), and the opportunity to sit the internationally recognised City and Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy (conditions apply).
Programmes are practical and include the opportunity to perform treatments on paying clients during Beauty Salon Days and other promotional events held regularly throughout the year.

Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge
International students: Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)