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New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Beauty Therapy

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,647

over 1 Year - details

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is designed to provide the beauty sector with therapists who have the skills and knowledge to analyse, plan and provide a broad range of beauty services.

This qualification is intended for learners who have little or no prior learning or experience in beauty services.

The beauty sector will benefit by having beauty therapists with the skills and knowledge to competently provide a range of beauty services.

Graduates will be capable of working under broad guidance with a degree of self-management in a beauty therapy context.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic Requirements or NCEA Level 1 (80 credits at level 1 or above), including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits English Requirements: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest).

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,647 $6,647
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$5,594 $5,594
Total $12,241 $12,241

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

77%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $39,000
Earnings range $31,000 - $46,000
In employment 62%
In further study 21%
On a benefit 4%

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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