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Beauty Therapy

Advising clients on face and body care, applying and selling make-up and skincare products, providing electrolysis treatments, and getting very hands on with facials, massages and manicures. A career in the Beauty industry is varied and rewarding.

Internationally Recognised

Embedded within our Beauty programmes are internationally recognised City & Guilds qualifications (www.cityandguilds.com).​ Watch a video about City and Guilds here.

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Our Programmes

Te Ara Pūtake: My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362 per semester
Hamilton City Campus, Sport health strand - Rotokauri Campus (semester 2)
Feb 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Certificate in Beauty Services (Level 4)

One year
Level 4
$6531 per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2020
This programme offers students an opportunity to graduate with the skills to work in entry level positions in the beauty therapy industry. Students will spend time applying practical skills in Wintec’s Urban Spa and will also undertake work based learning at a beauty therapy clinic, working alongside beauty therapists in industry.

Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)

One year
Level 5
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2020
This programme is suitable for learners who have prior learning or experience as a beauty therapist and will equip them with the skills and knowledge to successfully provide advanced beauty services and manage the operations of a client base or small beauty therapy business. Students will spend time applying advanced practical skills in Wintec’s Urban Spa and will also undertake work based learning at a beauty therapy clinic, working alongside beauty therapists in industry.

Professional Programmes / Short Courses

Career opportunities in beauty therapy

Beauty therapists look after clients from head to toe. Their day may involve providing treatments for acne or dry skin, getting rid of unwanted hair with electrolysis, or pampering clients with full facials, massages or spa therapy. Beauty therapists will also help clients look and feel their best with cosmetic make-overs, eyebrow tints and manicures.

A Nail Technician is a specialist. Nails are what they do. Nail technicians will consult with clients to ensure they understand their needs and are able to advise or treat their nails accordingly. This could include trimming and filing of nails, applying the various stages of polish, preparation for artificial nails, nail art, full manicures and massaging of hands and feet.

Pathways

Beauty therapy pathway diagram

About the faculty

This centre is strategically placed to meet the needs of learners, graduates and industry; regionally, nationally and internationally. This is achieved through programmes that are developed to meet the specific needs of the industries they are aligned with. The Centre prides itself in its association with industry organisations and associations.

The Centre offers a wide range of programmes in the service industries from hairdressing and beauty therapy to cookery, hospitality and restaurant and beverage service. The programmes provide diverse opportunities for graduates and a broad range of career paths.

The training and qualifications have local, national and international relevance which is achieved through best practice facilitation, modern facilities, current industry technologies, flexible delivery and contemporary practices.

All the programmes and qualifications offered by the Centre for Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Hospitality are suited to people who:

  • like meeting people
  • want to travel and work overseas
  • are entrepreneurial
  • want to own their own business
  • are creative
  • enjoy working in environments that provide stimulation and variety
  • are looking for diverse career opportunities and want to be part of New Zealand's dynamic and exciting service industries

Read more about the Centre.

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