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New Zealand Certificate in Skincare and Cosmetics Level 3

The New Zealand Certificate in Skincare and Cosmetics Level 3 is an NZQA-approved qualification that provides foundational skills to support […]

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  • Duration 20 weeks
  • Skill Level Beginner
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New Zealand Certificate in Skincare and Cosmetics Level 3

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The New Zealand Certificate in Skincare and Cosmetics Level 3 is an NZQA-approved qualification that provides foundational skills to support the start of a career in the beauty and makeup industries.

This programme is delivered through a flexible blend of online and face-to-face learning, allowing you to build your knowledge while developing practical, hands-on skills in a supported environment. You will complete a combination of theory and practical learning, including working with real clients in our beauty salon. Learning is industry-focused, helping you build confidence, develop professional habits, and gain an understanding of what it takes to work in the beauty industry.

Face-to-face training takes place at BHB Academy in our purpose-built, fully equipped beauty salon, designed to reflect a real commercial environment and provide authentic learning experiences. You will be supported by experienced tutors who are focused on helping you grow your skills, confidence, and
readiness for employment.

Graduates of this programme are well prepared to enter retail beauty roles, begin working as freelance makeup artists, or progress into higher-level qualifications within the beauty industry.

This course may be covered under Fees Free. Follow the link below for more information.

Fees Free

Career Opportunities

Once you have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Skincare and Cosmetics Level 3 you will be able to enter into employment opportunities such as:

  • Freelancing
  • Beauty counter employment

If TV/ Film are your career aspirations you may wish to consider both the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Level 3 and the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Professional Stylist Level 4. Having these qualifications alongside any makeup qualification may further increase your employment opportunities in the TV/Film industry.

2026 Intakes

  • 27th January 2026
  • 21st July 2026

However, we offer flexible rolling intakes where appropriate. If you are considering an alternative start date, this can be discussed during your enrolment interview.

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Please ensure you bring a laptop, iPad, or tablet (phones are not an accepted form of BYOD) BHB Academy uses Cloud Assess as your online learning system. Cloud Assess will only work on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Because it’s built using web standards, Cloud Assess runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser. If you don’t already have a suitable device, you will need to purchase this PRIOR to your first day of attendance at BHB Academy. Financial assistance for this can be applied for through Studylink under course-related costs. Studylink loans up to $1,000.00 for course-related costs.
Click here to fill out an enrolment form or for assistance with enrolling contact Mel on 063583878 ext. 4 You will hear back from a member of the enrolment team to schedule an interview time. Having support around you is important so we encourage parents/support people to attend this interview with you. BHB Academy may then present you with a letter of offer to pursue study in the New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skincare Level 3. You will also be sent further enrolment documentation to read through, including forms you need to fill in, sign, and return to BHB Academy as part of your enrolment requirements. These will be sent to you via email.
If you wish to withdraw from a course after payment of any monies (in full or part) you are required to do so in writing by filling in a Change of details/circumstances form Please email salina@bhbacademy.ac.nz to request this form. You are required to do this within the refund period of 8 calendar days after the course commencement. If you withdraw within 8 calendar days of the first day of the course you will be entitled to, upon return of all equipment, a full refund of all monies less a $500 administration fee. Please see BHB Enrolment Guide for further information on withdrawal/refund processes.
Monday *At home learning hours Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday *At home learning hours Friday *At home learning hours *Monday, Thursday and Fridays are compulsory course hours of the programme that are completed at home. During these hours you will be given study/research tasks and assignments to complete before attending the face to face classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
BHB Academy follows the Ministry of Education school term and holiday breaks. NB: Except for the September/October holidays where one week’s holiday is taken only (the first week). This is due to our early finish in December so as to accommodate students’ employment in salons.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be either 15 years (with school exemption) or 16 years or over at the time of commencing study.
  • Achieved NCEA level 2 or above.
  • Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent. Enrolment is subject to approval by the directors.
  • A passion for makeup and skincare and the commitment to complete your skincare and cosmetics qualification is essential.
  • You must also be able to meet all enrolment requirements as stated in the Enrolment Guide
  • You need to meet the residency requirements. For most people, this means you need to be either: a New Zealand citizen, or ordinarily resident in New Zealand and have: lived in New Zealand for at least 3 years and held a residence class visa for at least 3 years. If you don’t meet this criteria, there are other residency criteria you may meet.
  • Equipment Kit: As part of your compulsory course costs, you will be provided a makeup kit to the value of $1000.00. BHB Academy partners with M.A.C Cosmetics to bring you the latest and best quality products. You can view the equipment list here.

Features

  • Makeup services
  • Skincare services
  • Customer service
  • Understanding tools of the trade
  • Consultations
  • Product knowledge

Fees Free

  • You may be eligible for final year Fees Free funding. To see if you are eligible visit www.feesfree.govt.nz