Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Gain practical work experience, applying your skills in a real-world setting in the on-Campus NMIT beauty clinics.
Specifically designed to support career development, this programme offers advanced facial therapy, body treatments and electrolysis. Add these skills to a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, cosmetic chemistry, and practical work experience, and you will be qualified for a range of beauty therapy roles.
The Diploma in Beauty Therapy offers stimulating studies in advanced facial therapy, electrolysis and advanced body treatments.
Graduates, Ella and Aimie-Lee, say the expertise and support of NMIT’s beauty therapy tutors played a key part in their success.
“The tutors are very positive and encouraged us to achieve our best and pass with high marks.”
Diploma graduates can also go on to further specialist studies and always stay up-to-date as new beauty therapy methods are developed.
Beauty Zone, your on-campus training salon
Throughout the term, once a week, you will be able to practise your skills in a real-life setting in the on-campus training salon, Beauty Zone.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) [Ref: 3444], OR
- Equivalent qualification, OR
- Equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Alternative requirements
Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate.
English language requirements
If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives [English Proficiency Outcomes Table.](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA")
Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.
- IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time the programme commences.
Applicants who meet academic entry criteria may be required to attend an interview with the Programme Coordinator and tutor to inform the applicant about the programmes and assess suitability of the programmes for the applicant.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.