National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology) Level 3 14 weeks full-time February, March, July & August Tauranga & Whakatane* Key points: • A growing industry with a range of employment options • Work ready after just 14 weeks or study longer to get more advanced skills • Gain practical experience in our training classrooms Indicative Fees • Domestic students – $2,488.20** • Course related costs may apply. Refer to boppoly.ac.nz for more information **Indicative fee. Course related costs may apply. Refer to boppoly.ac.nz for more information Student Loans & Allowances This full-time programme is approved for the payment of Student Loans and Allowances. Apply for your loan and allowance online at www.studylink.govt.nz or phone 0800 88 99 00. Apply early to help avoid enrolment and payment delays! If people look good, they feel good and this is the place where miraculous transformations happen on a regular basis! This short 14-week Certificate is an ideal first step for anyone with low secondary school qualifications who wants to get into the beauty industry. You’ll learn to provide manicure and pedicure services, mini facials, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping and makeup applications. Learn customer service and sales skills for a range of products including fragrance, hair care and men’s and women’s toiletries – as well as essential reception and cashiering skills which can be used in any service or retail role. You’ll also learn vital health, safety and first aid skills – earning a Comprehensive First Aid Certificate along the way. The course will build your confidence and skills which will allow you to work in beauty retail, on a beauty service reception desk, or as a self-employed beauty service provider. You can also choose further study and cross-credit what you’ve learnt towards the Polytechnic’s Certificate in Beautician and Cosmetology Level 4 programme. Scholarships & Awards A listing of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic scholarships and awards, and application forms, are available on our website boppoly.ac.nz/go/scholarships or from our Information Centres. For full course content, date and duration information and entry criteria refer to boppoly.ac.nz *Other venues and dates may also apply. Refer to boppoly.ac.nz for more information www.boppoly.ac.nz Career Opportunities Demand for beauty therapy services is steadily growing and is being particularly driven by the growing number of men who are now recognising the importance of professional grooming. This is a rewarding industry because it helps people look and feel better about themselves. Graduates can work as selfemployed beauty service providers, or in retail selling cosmetics, toiletries, beauty products and services. They also have the option of continuing with further study and cross-crediting their learning into Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Level 4 Certificate in Beautician and Cosmetology. Potential Employers • • • • Department Stores Pharmacies Beauty Services Nail Bars “If you’re thinking of doing the course but wondering if there are too many obstacles in the way such as finances, kids, time – don’t let them hold you back. Just do it! The rest will come, you will find a way! Trust me, it’s worth it!” Vanessa Claxton Graduate: National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology) Level 3 Enrolment in two easy steps 1 APPLy Apply online at boppoly.ac.nz or contact our Information Centre. You may be invited to attend an information meeting with tutors to discuss the programme in more detail and to have a look at our facilities. 2 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Private Bag 12001 Tauranga 3143 New Zealand. Phone 07 571 0190 ext. 6891 Fax 07 544 2386 0800 BOPPOLY | www.boppoly.ac.nz | [email protected] *DISCLAIMER: While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees. ENROL Once accepted, we’ll provide an enrolment pack for you to complete the enrolment process.