New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction)

This qualification is designed to provide the beauty sector with skin care and makeup technicians who have the foundation skills and knowledge to provide a range of makeup and skin care services.

This qualification is intended for learners who will benefit by having a qualification which provides makeup and skin care competencies, skills and knowledge.

The beauty sector will benefit by having people with the skills and knowledge to competently undertake a range of makeup and skin care services within a variety of workplaces.

Graduates will be capable of working with limited supervision in a makeup and skin care context.

Are you looking for a creative and rewarding profession? An apprenticeship with HITO is the smart way to get qualified in hairdressing, barbering or beauty therapy.

Completing an apprenticeship with HITO means you work with real clients and are trained by qualified industry professionals. You’ll learn all the practical skills you need to succeed in your chosen profession and gain valuable experience. The best part is you get paid to learn, as you’ll be paid a wage by your employer throughout the course of your apprenticeship.

To become a HITO hairdressing, barbering or beauty therapy apprentice, you must be fully employed in a salon, barbershop or clinic anywhere in New Zealand. Once you’re employed, you’re able to sign a training agreement with your employer and HITO.

HITO have Sales and Training Advisors across the country who will support your apprenticeship journey by visiting your workplace and providing you with training materials to support your learning and assessments.

Hairdressing, barbering, and beauty therapy apprentices have many opportunities to progress into senior roles. The communication, business and problem-solving skills they gain during their training prepare them for a range of careers in and outside of the hair and beauty industries.

Learn more at hito.org.nz/apprenticeships