New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Introduction to Cosmetology)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
What you will learn
You'll get hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up artistry skills under supervision from our friendly tutors and practice communicating with customers. You'll learn beauty therapy basics, make-up techniques and have an introduction to special effects looks.
Flexible study options
This programme offers the flexibility to be completed around work or other life commitments. Classes are held three days per week, 9:00am-4:30pm.
Entry requirements
Open entry.
* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $924 per year of study)
Related study options
This is a great introduction to a qualification in Hairdressing, Make-up, Beauty Therapy and Barbering:
- New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4)
Get pampered for a fraction of the cost →
Level up your look and get some well-deserved pampering at our student-run salons open to the public. Hairdressing services include colour and styling, barbering includes cuts and shaves, and beauty therapy services include facial and eye treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Our training salons are run by students, fully-supervised by professionals. Check out our locations, opening hours, and how to book.
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Give yourself credit →
Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.
Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
About the provider
The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.