Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy)

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Man having a mask Our beautician course offers you complete beautician training, including manicure, facials, make-up and waxing, through the Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy). Learn manicure, pedicure, facials, make-up, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, and facial electrical treatments: the core of beauty therapy. After your beautician training, you can opt to continue to Physiatrics and Electrology courses to become a fully-qualified beauty therapist.

Not sure what beauty therapy's about? See our Introduction to Beauty Therapy page for more information on our course and the industry itself.

This course was formerly known as Beautician (Aestheticienne) Certificate.

This is a part-time course only.

This course equals 42% of the Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

You would also need to take the Certificate in Physiatrics and Certificate in Electrology to gain the Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

This course is not offered in 2010.

The Tertiary Education Commission will not fund this course in 2010.

Please select from the following subjects relevant to this course (some are links to other pages in this site):

Quick Information	Costs, Dates, Attendance, Details
Quick Facts About This Course About This Course	Cost Start and Finish Hours of Attendance Classes
Relation to Beauty Therapy	Cost Start and Finish Hours of Attendance Classes
How This Course Fits in With Beauty Therapy	Relevant Links
Outcome, Subjects and Awards	Extra Expenses (PDF) Application Dates & Interview Periods (PDF) Entry Requirements Enrolment Procedures Information Section
Outcome Statement Subjects Your Further Study Options Nationally- and Internationally-Recognised Awards Available

Quick Facts: Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy)

Award type:	Certificate
Credits:	50
Level:	4
Code:	PC3238
Students per class:	10
Attendance:	Part-time
Inside class:	9 hours per week
Outside class:	4.5 hours per week
*Domestic cost:**	$3,000
*International cost:**	$6,540
Approvals:	NZQA-Approved ITEC-Approved CIBTAC-Approved Approved for loans & allowances
* 2010 costs listed. Extra expenses apply.

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About the Certificate in Aestheics (Facial Therapy)

Here is some more in-depth information about this course:

The Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy) deals solely with the facial therapy side of beauty therapy, which is the core part of our industry.
This course is the way to complete the Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics on a part-time basis, with a total of 50 credits towards that diploma, and a good way to "get your foot in the door" in the beauty therapy industry.
Graduates successfully completing this course become a fully-qualified Beautician as recognised in New Zealand and most countries throughout the world.
It is highly suggested, to improve employment prospects, for the graduate to complete either the Certificate in Physiatrics and/or the Certificate in Electrology.
In order to work on a cruise ship, you are required to hold both a Certificate in Aesthetics and a Certificate in Physiatrics.
It is important to note that any beautician course you are looking at undertaking complies with the following:
- It is at least 50 credits in total; and
- You undertake supervised practical training (required for employment); and
- It includes all the subjects as we have listed below, including electrical machinery; and
- It is NZQA-Approved and approved by ITEC, CIBTAC, and/or CIDESCO; and
- It is recognised by the industry.

This course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and the National School of Aesthetics is accredited to teach it.

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How the Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy) Fits Into the Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics

The following table demonstrates how this course fits into beauty therapy:

Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics
is comprised of
Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy)	Certificate in Physiatrics (Body Therapy)	Certificate in Electrology (Epilation)

The Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy) gives the student who successfully completes and graduates the course a total of 50 credits towards the Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics (120 credits).

This course does not qualify a student as a fully-qualified Beauty Therapist upon completion. The student would need to complete all three courses listed above to be considered a fully-qualified Beauty Therapist in New Zealand and most countries around the world.

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Outcome Statement for the Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy)

Outcome statement: Beautician graduates should hold the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to safely perform facial therapy and beautician treatments independently and competently in an international commercial environment.

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Subjects in the Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy)

Students attending the Certificate in Aesthetics (Facial Therapy) course will engage in the following courses (click on the course name for more information):

Name	Credits	Level
Manicure & Pedicure Aim: Students will be able to determine contraindications, recognise nail diseases and disorders, and demonstrate proper use of manicure tools. Manicure and pedicure treatments include nail filing, specialised nail treatments, massage of the hand & lower arm or foot & lower leg, and nail enamel application, with the student completing the treatment to an industry-standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame.	4	4
Skin Care & Eye Treatments Aim: Students will be able to safely and correctly perform superficial and deep cleansing, toning, mask, pre-heat, facial massage and moisturising treatments according to the client's skin type to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Performance of skin analysis and recognition of skin diseases, disorders and contraindications are required. Students must also safely and correctly enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes and perform facial hair bleaching treatments to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame.	6	4
Make-up Aim: Students will be able to select and apply make-up that suits the client and his/her needs to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. The range of make-up techniques in this course is limited and includes some corrective work. Note: This is not a make-up artistry course and limits itself to make-up in a beauty therapy context.	5	4
Waxing Aim: Students will be able to perform waxing treatments on the underarm, bikini line, full leg, lip, chin, forearm, and eyebrows, employing the most suitable waxing product, to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Recognition of contraindications, skin diseases and disorders is required. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the function, main ingredients, advantages and disadvantages of various waxing products.	4	4
Facial Electrical Treatments Aim: Students will be able to select the appropriate equipment for treatment, check for contraindications, and apply the treatment correctly, effectively, safely and within an industry-acceptable timeframe. Treatments covered include galvanic (iontophoresis and desincrustation), microcurrent, high frequency (direct and indirect), vacuum suction, faradic, infra-red, and deep cleansing in a facial therapy context. Prerequisites: The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Skin Care & Eye Treatments and Electricity and Basic Physics for Beauticians courses before starting the Facial Electrical Treatments course.	8	5
Anatomy & Physiology for Beauticians Aim: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology required for manicurists and beauticians. Manicurist anatomy and physiology includes bones, arteries, veins, and lymphatic structures of the lower arm, hand, lower leg and foot, as well as nail structures, disorders and diseases. Beautician anatomy and physiology includes bones, arteries, nerves, and lymphatic structures of the head, neck and shoulder area, as well as the structure, function, diseases and disorders of the skin. Histology (the study of cells and tissues) is also covered in this course, as are contraindications to treatment.	8	5
Chemistry for Beauticians Aim: Students will be able to define terms and classifications relevant to cosmetic chemistry and electricity, explain the basics of chemistry, and explain the type, functions, properties, and/or main ingredients in skin care products.	5	4
Electricity & Basic Physics for Beauticians Aim: Students will be able to explain various issues relating to basic physics and electricity, including how these issues affect, or are relevant to, beautician treatments and their safe application.	8	4
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness Aim: Students will be able to explain and demonstrate knowledge in the professional and ethical conduct related to the beauty therapy and related industries. Demonstration of knowledge of various business aspects as they relate to beauty therapy is also required.	2	4
Certificate in Aesthetics	50	4

All subjects are required. None are optional.

Further information on the above sections can be found by clicking on their names. The information should appear below the name.

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Recognised Awards Available

Upon successful completion of the course requirements and final examination, the candidate may be eligible for the following awards:

Awarding Body	Awards	Notes
The National School of Aesthetics	Certificate in Aesthetics	NaSA final examinations and awards are paid for in your course fees.
Awarding Body	Awards	Notes
International Therapy Examination Council**	Diploma for Beauty Specialists	Includes the following ITEC units:
		9	Skincare & Eye Treatments
		10	Make-up
		11	Manicure & Pedicure
		12	Waxing
		22	Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
	Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments	13	Facial Electrical Treatments
Awarding Body	Awards	Notes
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology**	Aesthetic Treatments Diploma
** Extra examination fees and external examinations apply. ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO examinations are not paid for in your course fees.

You must attend our course to sit ITEC and/or CIBTAC examinations through us.

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Your Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, you may be eligible to study further with us. Options include:

Course	Notes
Certificate in Physiatrics	Both to complete your Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Certificate in Electrology	Both to complete your Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Diploma in Spa Therapies	You would need to undertake the version with Anatomy, Physiology & Massage
Statement of Achievement in Brazilian Waxing

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Dates, Times, Costs and More Details

Please find below the dates, times, costs and other details about this course.

2010	Start	Finish	Days	Hours	2010 Fees*		C°
2010	Start	Finish	Days	Hours	Domestic*	Int'l	C°
E1	This course is not offered in 2010.
Special Notes:
All prices include GST and are in New Zealand dollars. See Application & Cut-Off Dates for further information. To avoid disappointment, the school highly suggests applying for your course as soon as the enrolment opens. For this course, we require at least 10 students to be enrolled a week-and-a-half prior to the course starting date in order for it to proceed. /* You must pay a deposit when you enrol. You cannot pay them, or get them reimbursed by, student loan. Domestic students must pay $300 deposit on enrolment. This $300 goes towards your $3,000 fees. * International students must pay the entire fee on enrolment. ° C indicates the number of classes in this intake. There are a maximum of 10 students per class. International Students: Please see the International Students page under Information. The National School of Aesthetics reserves the right to alter or change details, prices, dates, et cetera, on the courses at the school. This information was correct and accurate (and in some cases, forecasted) at the time of Web publication (02/10). Extra expenses may apply. ** You must pay a deposit when you enrol. You cannot pay them, or get them reimbursed by, student loan. Payment plans are not available. See The Physiotherapy Act Disclaimer for further information on the Physiotherapy Act and the National School of Aesthetics.