New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Introduction to Cosmetology)

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Introduction to Cosmetology)

Start your career in the cosmetology industry. Get a taste for hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up artistry. Your training will be practical and hands-on and you’ll learn in a salon environment.

What you will learn

You'll get hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up artistry skills under supervision from our friendly tutors and practice communicating with customers. You'll learn beauty therapy basics, make-up techniques and have an introduction to special effects looks.

More detail about this qualification

Classes are held three days per week, 9:00am-4:30pm.

Entry requirements

Open entry.

* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $924 per year of study)

Get pampered for a fraction of the cost

Level up your look and get some well-deserved pampering at our student-run salons open to the public. Hairdressing services include colour and styling, barbering includes cuts and shaves, and beauty therapy services include facial and eye treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Our training salons are run by students, fully-supervised by professionals. Check out our locations, opening hours, and how to book.

Do you have enough time?

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Give yourself credit →

Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.

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Last updated: 3/12/2024

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