Nelson , South Island , New Zealand
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Interested in the latest beauty treatments and want people to feel confident by helping them look and feel great? If so, a career in the beauty therapy industry may be perfect for you.
Suppose you like science or studying the way the body works. In that case, you'll be fascinated to develop your understanding of human anatomy and physiology, the essential foundation for both massage and beauty therapy.
You'll also learn the latest facial treatments, makeup and massage techniques, waxing services, tanning and nails. As your knowledge and skills grow, you'll be able to offer these services at our professional on-campus beauty salon, Beauty Zone.
Not only will you get hands-on experience working in our commercial training salon, Beauty Zone, but you will also have opportunities to visit off-campus salons and be involved in community events to get a feel for what it's like to work in the beauty industry.
You'll also have the opportunity to show off your creative skills at our hairdressing and beauty therapy competitions.
Course Code : NZ3444
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
Duration : 01 Year
Total Tuition Fee :25000 NZD
Annual Cost of Living :20000 NZD
The Nelson Technical School (the forerunner of NMIT) was set up in 1904 and the building was designed by Stead Ellis, a trained architect and secretary to the Nelson Education Board. The doors opened in 1905, initially offering classes in cookery, engineering, woodwork, commerce, craft, secretarial and plumbing. The land that the building sits on was donated by Nelson City Council and construction was led by John Scott Jnr at a cost of £1124. In 1930, the Technical School was merged with Nelson College with many part-time hobby classes and a few vocational courses being offered. Nelson Polytechnic officially became a technical institute in 1971.
In 2000, we changed our name from Nelson Polytechnic to Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, to better reflect our wider regional focus. At the end of 2006, all programmes being run at the Richmond campus were relocated back to Nelson and the Richmond campus was leased to another training provider, Skills Update which continued to run training programmes from the site.
During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations. After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa. After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.