Course details

±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Certificate in Beauty Therapy
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Gain the skills for a beauty therapy career. Learn makeup, facials, eye treatments, waxing, nails, and spray tanning.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits

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  

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ 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.

Further information

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 the suitability of the programmes for the applicant.

Students must provide their own:

  • Flat, covered, black shoes
  • Padlock
  • Full-length black trousers
  • Linen kit, including 6 x spa towels and 2 x hand towels

Students must purchase a kit bag from NMIT. Enrolled students will be notified of the contents and cost of the kit bag prior to the start of the course date.

The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology computer network is a central facility for all students. Rules governing student use of the computer network are provided.

About the provider

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.

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