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Timaru Christchurch Oamaru Dunedin

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Beauty and Hairdressing

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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)


*Subject to internal and external approvals.

This course provides an introduction to the Make-up Artistry industry. With a focus on film and TV work you will learn the core essential skills you need to start your career.

View the information sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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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



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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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. A high degree of practical work is involved and clinic days are held where you will work with members of the public. Your practical skills will be assessed here on campus, while the theory examinations are marked in the United Kingdom.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru, Christchurch, Ashburton & Oamaru
International programme fact sheet

 “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.



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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Certificate in Advanced Beauty Treatments (Level 5)


incorporates the City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy

If you have completed the Certificate in Beauty Treatments (or equivalent), this is a great option to further your studies and gain an internationally recognised qualification. It involves practical work and clinic days where you will work with members of the public.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru and Christchurch
International programme fact sheet

 “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.



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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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 with a high degree of practical and theoretical work involved.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Dunedin
International programme fact sheet



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation


Incorporates optional International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) qualifications

The purpose of this programme is to extend your technical skills and knowledge in various fields of beauty therapy and enhance the skills learned from the Certificate in Beauty Therapy.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Dunedin
International programme fact sheet



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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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. You will be trained in the key skills and knowledge needed 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

International programme factsheet

 “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.



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.




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Certificate in Professional Hairdressing


Second Year

The purpose of this programme is for students 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

 



Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.





Related Links
[Welcome]
[Certificate in Make-up Artistry (Level 3)*]
[Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory)]
[Certificate in Beauty Treatments (Level 4)]
[Certificate in Advanced Beauty Treatments (Level 5)]
[Certificate in Beauty Therapy]
[ Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation]
[Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)]
[Certificate in Professional Hairdressing (Level 3)]