Entry Requirements
A student may start at 17 years of age (18 for international students). Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 years at secondary school level. Mature students are also encouraged to apply, as there is a strong demand for mature as well as younger therapists in the Beauty Therapy industry. The courses are ideal for mature students who want a challenge or a change of career.
An interest in science, nutrition, biology or communications will be an advantage but not essential. We believe a student's desire to achieve is far more important than previous performance, so all students with or without school qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Most spa courses require a prior qualification in anatomy, physiology and massage. However students enrolling in anatomy, physiology and massage with spa therapies or anatomy, physiology and massage do not need any pre-requisites. Reiki and hopi ear candling need only anatomy and physiology.
Entry restrictions in compliance with section 5.1.4 of the Tertiary Education Commission state that a Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) may restrict the entry of learners to a qualification or course that meet admission restrictions on the following grounds:
- Insufficient Staff
- Insufficient Accommodation
- Insufficient Resources
- Insufficient progress by the learner
- The applicant is not of good character
- The applicant has been guilty of misconduct or a breach of discipline
- The applicant is enrolled for full-time instruction in another institution *
- The learner must accept the alternative offer before enrolling.
* Note: If a TEO restricts entry to a qualified learner, the TEO may offer the learner an alternative place in a different qualification or course.
What Do I Do Next?
If you would like to take the next step towards a career in beauty therapy, please contact us with any questions or to arrange a consultation time.
During a consultation, a member of staff will give you a tour of the school explain the courses in more detail and identify the best way of achieving your personal goals. You will have an opportunity to complete the enrolment formalities if you wish to secure your place on a course.