Whitireia New Zealand has been delivering Beauty and Hairdressing courses for over 10 years. We have built up a strong team of industry experienced and qualified tutors who each offer different areas of expertise. Our tutors lead, motivate and inspire students to ensure their success. Learn essential theory and gain plenty practical experience. Learn to professionally perform eye treatments, eye brow shapes, manicures, pedicures and day or night make up. Gain the Certificate in Beauty Therapy, plus two National Certificates in Beauty Services and the opportunity to sit the internationally recognised City and Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy. You will be based at Porirua Campus. All of our courses are practical and you will enjoy performing treatments on paying clients during Beauty Salon Days and other promotional events that are held regularly throughout the course.

Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills to work as a beautician, nail technician, product sales representative, consultant and beauty business manager and/or owner. Further Study: Graduates of this programme are expected to be work-ready for industry as a beautician and nail technologist; however students may wish to continue their study small business and management or continue onto external industry training in body therapy and electrolysis.