OSTC Beauty Therapy - Dunedin (Level 2)
Are you at high school and are interested in a career in beauty, make-up, and fashion? If you enjoy helping people to feel their best, this course could be for you.
Domestic
What You Study
- You will learn about basic skincare and skin health, and some human biology to help you with this
- Learn make-up techniques, and practice applying makeup, including historical and creative make-up
- Carry out the main beauty salon procedures, under supervision. These may include facials, manicures, pedicures, brow shaping and tinting
- You will have an opportunity to use and learn about professional beauty products, and how to recommend them to clients
- Interact and communicate with clients in a professional way, and discover how a professional salon works.
What could I study next?
Study for the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4).
Please note: You will need to be 18 or turning 18 the year that you study this.
What jobs could I do?
- Trainee Beautician
- Beauty Sales Representative
- Health Resort Employee
- Make-up for TV/Movie Industry/Fashion/Events
- Make-up Artist
- Beauty Business Owner
- Massage Therapist
- Image Consultant
Workload
Unit standards covered in this course
|
Unit Standard |
OSTC Beauty Therapy |
Credits |
|
11941 |
Establish and maintain positive customer service interactions in a retail environment |
2 |
|
17593 |
Apply safe work practices in the workplace |
4 |
|
27638 |
Provide client service and care and assist the operator to prepare for service in a beauty salon or clinic |
3 |
|
25439 |
Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon |
3 |
|
27640 |
Demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends and history related to beauty therapy |
3 |
|
27645 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the face, and of facial skin types and conditions |
6 |
|
27644 |
Demonstrate knowledge of make-up and design theory |
4 |
|
28946 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tools, equipment and safe operating procedures used in make-up and skin care services |
4 |
Fees
In most instances, study at OSTC will be fully funded, with no cost to you or secondary school. However, please note that OSTC is only funded for a limited number of places.
Additional places may be offered, however your school will be charged a fee.
Please clarify any costs with your school.
Application
How to apply
Talk to your school's careers advisor and they will guide you through the application process.
Or download and complete the application form below:
What is OSTC?
The Otago Secondary-Tertiary College (OSTC) is our trades academy. We offer practical, career-focused learning for students in Years 11-13 who want to get a head start on life after school. You’ll develop hands-on skills and experience to help you prepare for further study, on-the-job training and employment.
Your programme will be one subject of your NCEA. You’ll spend one or two days a week at OSTC and the rest of the week at school as normal.
OSTC has a campus in Dunedin and one in Cromwell.
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023, means that you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative only. Both domestic and international 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.
