Beauty and Hair dressing courses

About New Zealand Diploma In Beauty Therapy (level 5) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

Learn the latest advanced beauty therapy techniques including:

• lash lifting
• lash extensions
• henna tinting
• microdermabrasion
• body machinery
• facial peels
• advanced massage techniques and more

This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) and graduates will be able to:

• Implement professional standards and expectations relating to advanced beauty services including all relevant health, safety and hygiene obligations.
• Undertake an in-dept consultantion and build rapport with clients to analyse and evaluate their needs, and develop and manage a treatment plan for advanced beauty services.
• Apply knowledge of advanced skin care services and products, and related skills, to meet clients needs, during and after treatment, in accordance with industry standards and current and emerging trends.
• Apply knowledge of advanced hair removal services and products, and related skills to meet client's needs during and after treatment, in accordance with industry standards and current and emerging trends.
• Apply knowledge of relevant aspects of chemistry, physics and biology in an advanced beauty services context to provide effective services and ensure client comfort and safety.
• Manage the operation of a small beauty sector business or client base.
• Apply knowledge of skin and body diseases and disorders in order to identify symptoms, provide information and advice and refer clients to health practitioners in accordance with industry standards relating to scope of practice.
• Provide nutritional advice which is complementary to advanced beauty services.

Graduates of this qualification may be employed, contracted or self-employed, in positions such as:

• Beauty Therapist
• Salon Manager
• Product Company Representative
• Brand Manager
• Account Manager
• Salon Owner

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
• TOEFL  :     Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
• PTE       :     (Academic) score of 42

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Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.

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