New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)

Become a qualified Beauty Therapist or pathway to our Level 5 qualification as you build your skills working in the fun and rewarding beauty industry. If you enjoy working with people and making others feel cared for and pampered this is the field for you.

Learn from industry experienced tutors and enjoy the benefits of small, supportive class sizes as you learn body therapy, facial therapy, nails and tanning as well as professional practice and an understating of anatomy and physiology. Put your new skills into practice with clients in Industrie Beauty Salon, our replica salon.

The programme includes:

  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Spray tanning
  • Massage
  • Makeup
  • Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
  • Waxing
  • Facials
  • Gel Nails

Qualified beauty therapists are in demand, so get a role in the industry or pathway to our Level 5 qualification.

This programme runs three days per week on campus with one late night per week in the second half of the programme so you can gain practical experience working with clients.

Please refer to the brochure for additional course-related costs.

Entry Requirements

Open entry.

Career Options

Graduates of this qualification may be employed in positions such as:

  • Beauty therapist
  • Cosmetic product company representative.

Changes for 2023 learners

On 1 November 2022, WITT and the programme you have enrolled in became part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology .
When you apply to study with WITT in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed.
Please note that all programmes offered by WITT and other subsidiaries of Te Pūkenga are under review. This is to make sure they are portable, consistent, and aligned with the needs of the industry to provide you with excellent and quality educational opportunities.

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