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Welcome
Hair, makeup, nails! Sound like the things you’re interested in? Express your creativity in the beauty field. Beauty Therapy can be studied at all of our campuses (Timaru, Christchurch, Ashburton, Oamaru, and Dunedin). Hairdressing can also be studied at our Timaru and Dunedin Campus. We also offer introductory beauty skills courses.
Internationally Recognised Qualifications Aoraki Polytechnic offers City & Guilds and International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) beauty qualifications. Both City & Guilds and ITEC qualifications are recognised internationally so provide great career opportunities for those working in the beauty industry.
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Certificate in Make-up Artistry (Level 3)
Expressions of interest are now being taken for this potential new programme
This programme provides an introduction to the Make-up Artistry industry. With a focus on fi lm and TV work you will learn the core essential skills you need to start your career.
View the information sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru
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Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory)
This programme has been designed for those people with an interest in beauty therapy or for those looking to start their career in the beauty industry.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru, Christchurch, Ashburton, Oamaru & Dunedin
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Certificate in Beauty Treatments (Level 4)
incorporates the City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy
The purpose of this programme is to produce a high standard of performance in a wide range of beauty therapy skills.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru, Christchurch, Ashburton & Oamaru
“The tutors showed me how nice the feeling was to be treated like a person rather than a numbered student and this is something I will take to my new clients.” – Nicole Webb, Certificate in Beauty Treatments (Level 4) and Certificate in Advanced Beauty Treatments (Level 5), 2009.
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Certificate in Advanced Beauty Treatments (Level 5)
incorporates the City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy
For those who have completed the Certificate in Beauty Treatments (or equivalent), this is a great option to further your studies.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru and Christchurch
“Beauty therapy jobs are not something that you can just walk into off the street and employers demand a high level of preparation in this day and age. Aoraki gave me that.” – Kayla Goodman, Certificate in Advanced Beauty Treatments (Level 5), 2009.
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Certificate in Beauty Therapy
incorporates optional International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) qualifications
The purpose of this programme is to produce a high standard of performance in a wide range of beauty therapy skills. There is a high degree of practical and theoretical work involved.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Dunedin
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Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation
incorporates optional International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) qualifications
Introduction to the Programme The purpose of this programme is to extend students’ technical skills and knowledge in various fields of beauty therapy. This Diploma programme will further enhance the skills learned on the Certificate in Beauty Therapy.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Dunedin
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Certificate in Hairdressing
The hairdressing industry is exciting and ever changing.
Professional hairdressers are challenged constantly to appreciate the latest fashion trends and also to create them. Students will be trained in the key skills and knowledge to be able to work in this vibrant industry.
The Aoraki School of Hairdressing in Timaru holds the best practice Qualmark from the New Zealand Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru and Dunedin
“Weekly client mornings, where members of the public can come into our training salons for hair styling and colouring, provide a real feel for the commercial environment.” - Jess Groundwater, Certificate in Hairdressing, 2009.
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Certificate in Professional Hairdressing
For those who have completed the equivalent training of a Year One apprentice to further develop their hairdressing skills to the level of a Year Two apprentice.
View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru
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