New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 5
Course details
About the course
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.
Entry requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.
WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture.
WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.