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Professional Face, Body & Spa Therapies Level 5

Unlock pro-level skills to become a face, body & spa therapist guru


Our NZ Diploma in Spa & Beauty Therapy

Hone your advanced skills and go from beauty therapist to beauty guru!

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Duration

40 Weeks

Qualifications Awarded

New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 5

Exclusive internship opportunities

Internship opportunities may be offered with our industry partners such as More Than Skin, Forme Day Spa, Caci Clinic & Cosmetic Clinic. 

Course Content

Design, implement, review and adapt beauty treatments so you can provide customised treatments and plans for the different needs of your clients.

Learn advanced body and facial electrical techniques which will improve, rejuvenate, rebalance and rehydrate the skin to look and feel its best. Master advanced hair removal using electrolysis. Deliver rejuvenating relaxation to your clients by incorporating a range of techniques within massage.

Explore a holistic approach to wellness mastering specialised scrubs and body wraps. Learn essential salon management skills, including how to run your own small beauty practice.

Career Opportunities

This course will give you the skills for roles in the beauty therapy industry such as:

  • Beauty therapist both in NZ and internationally
  • Salon manager
  • Salon business owner
  • Cosmetic product company representative
  • Working in beauty on a cruise ship or overseas resort
  • Teaching and facilitating beauty seminars

Entry Requirements

New Zealand Certificate of Beauty Therapy Level 4 or equivalent

The Elite Difference: Personalized ultraceuticals, skin analysis, and products. Opportunity to become Ultraceuticals ambassador student of the year.

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Upcoming Intake Dates

Auckland Campus
5 May 2025
16 June 2025

Hamilton Campus
16 June 2025

Wellington Campus
16 June 2025

Course Costs

Domestic 

You may be eligible for fees free study! Refer to the website www.feesfree.govt.nz to check if you are eligible, as course fees are paid up to a maximum of $12,000.

Tuition Fees: $17,003*
Student Services Levy: $350
Compulsory Course Cost: $2,432

*2025 fees are subject to change.  

If you're eligible for fees free study, you still need to apply for a Student Loan if you want to borrow for course-related costs or living cost. Find out if you're eligible by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit Studylink.

International 

Tuition fees: $26,000.00
Course fee: $2,000.00 

Download international fees PDF here.

The New Zealand Government has imposed an international student levy on tuition and course related fees. From 1 January 2019 the levy will be 0.89% of the compulsory tuition fees. 

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Elite School of Beauty & Spa is one of the trading names for the registered PTE Yoobee Colleges. Your enrolment is with Yoobee Colleges Ltd and your qualification is issued by Yoobee Colleges.

Qualifications are issued by Yoobee Colleges Ltd. Yoobee Colleges Ltd is an NZQA Category 1 provider, the highest rating a school can be awarded by the Government.

Term dates are subject to change pending enrolment numbers, availability and unforeseen funding fluctuations. Yoobee Colleges Ltd reserves the right to modify schedules to make sure the College runs well and students are offered the best learning experience.

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