Program Overview

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3)

Overview

Gain hands-on experience and learn practical skills in skincare routines, maintenance, and both classic and trending makeup techniques. Learn to develop client consultation skills and product knowledge recommendations through an introduction to basic beauty services, as well as other key skills in communication, professionalism, and sales strategies.

Program Details

Level

3

Campus

Petone

Start Date

23/02/2026

Duration

17 weeks, full-time

Domestic Fees

TBA

What You Will Learn

• Prepare the face for long-lasting makeup application
• Carry out day, evening and special occasion makeup looks
• Client consultation, to establish needs and determine makeup or skin care service
• Identify symptoms of skin conditions to advise clients of future implications and possible treatments
• Gain product knowledge of cosmetics and skincare
• Customer service and communication skills
• Retail and promotion skills for makeup and beauty sales
• Personal presentation for the beauty industry
• Industry health, safety and hygiene principles

Career Options

This programme is a pathway to study in our Level 4 Makeup Artistry or Beauty Therapy programmes.

• Beauty consultant
• Makeup artist
• Makeup counter salesperson

Entry Requirements

Domestic

NCEA Level 1 or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.

International Students

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here

Course Related Costs

Equipment/Material Requirements

• WelTec specialist basic makeup and skincare kit (includes basic kit and professional brush set).
• Stationery equipment
• Suitable clothing complying with programme dress code (full professional black clothing, including closed in black shoes)
• Students will have to organise/provide suitable models, as instructed by tutor, for all practical work.
• Study material/textbook.

Equipment Kit costs: Approximately $1000, may be less based on individual course requirements.

These course related costs are not covered under any fees free funding schemes. To apply for course related costs (as a loan) visit studylink.

Ākonga who qualify for the MPTT (Māori and Pasifika Trades Training) scholarship may be able to have their course related costs covered.

Related Study Options

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)