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Course details

Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Beauty Therapy
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Successful Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Beauty Therapy graduates will be expected to be able to: ? Demonstrate knowledge of or explain the human cardiovascular system, the human endocrine system, cells and tissues, the human integumentary system, the anatomy of the human lymphatic system, the anatomy of the human head, face and neck, the human musculoskeletal system, the human nervous system, the human reproductive system, the human respiratory system, the human digestive system, and the human urinary system as they apply to beauty services, ? Protect health and safety and provide first aid and life support, ? Demonstrate relevant knowledge of chemistry and electricity, ? Perform services that involve depilatory waxing, cosmetics, massage, heat, electrolysis, skin and figure analysis, facial treatments, nail augmentation, manicure and pedicure, ? Operate as an independent operator of beauty services including payments and sales documentation and reception services.

Entry requirements

Entry to this programme is open to people who: are motivated to work in the beauty services industry; and have reached 16 years of age or older prior to enrolment on the programme, unless approved otherwise by the Programme Manager.

About the provider

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.