Programme Outline
Beauty therapy is a demanding career that brings many rewards from helping people to achieve goals and make changes to their skin and bodies.
The NZ Diploma in Beauty Therapy [Level 5] offers you stimulating studies and provides a pathway to a career in many different areas of the beauty industry while covering a wide range of topics such as:
- Advanced hair removal techniques
- Advanced facial therapy
- Spa and body therapy treatments
- Relaxation massage
- Advanced cosmetic enhancements (cosmetic eyelash and eyebrow treatments)
Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or private message us on Facebook for a chat about your study options.
Career and Study Opportunities
As a graduate of this qualification you may find employment:
- As a beauty therapist
- As a professional skincare or cosmetic product company representative
- In day spas, spa resorts or even on a cruise ship
Alternatively, once you’ve acquired this diploma you may wish to continue your studies with the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage [Level 5].
Entry Requirements
If you have any criminal convictions this may impact on your ability to enrol in further programmes of study.
To discuss this further, please contact the Programme Administrator, Kenzie Turnbull, on 06 830 1439 or email kturnbull@eit.ac.nz.
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy [Level 4] or equivalent.
- Attend an information session with a member of the academic staff
Alternative Academic Entry Assessment
The alternative academic entry assessment will measure applicants’ Literacy and Numeracy ability to ensure that it is of a level to cope with the demands of the programme.
Health and Professional Requirements
All applicants are required to:
- Sign a declaration and a request for personal information held on the NZ Police computer.
- Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).
This request is consistent with industry expectations and the type of work undertaken whilst on the programme or as a graduate of the programme.
If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact your ability to complete the programme, you can discuss this with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s Police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision is based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.
Information Session
An information session is compulsory for those who do not meet the entry criteria and it is recommended for those who do meet the entry criteria. It will allow parties to exchange information about what the programme provides for learners and requirements of learners. Included will be discussion of possible career paths for the applicant, motivation and physical and emotional requirements, and applicant’s abilities, background, experiences and interests. Attendance of whānau members and/or other support people is encouraged.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to NZQA conditions)
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement)
- IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5.0, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
- Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores
- Completion of an EIT assessment
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
You must apply prior to enrolment. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Kenzie Turnbull, on 06 830 1439 or email kturnbull@eit.ac.nz.
Transfers/Cross Credits
A similar qualification may be delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the papers completed successfully while studying at EIT, but this is at the discretion of the other institute.
Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
