The beauty industry has rapidly developed in recent decades, and become more sophisticated and professional. With the continual introduction of new technologies and techniques, career possibilities in the Beauty Industry will continue to expand in future.
Gain the skills you need to enter careers as diverse as:
- beautician
- beauty therapist
- make-up artist
- nail technician
- beauty salon owner or manager
Develop your knowledge of a range of techniques such as:
- beauty therapy treatments
- body treatments
- skin science
- manicure and pedicure
- nutrition
- cosmetic chemistry
- facial treatments
- lash and brow treatments
- epilation and bleaching
- customer service
- financial transactions
NMIT has its own Beauty Salon, which is open to students, staff and the general public; a perfect training ground to gain the practical skills you need to succeed in the beauty industry.
Available Courses (7)
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Make more of your passion for the beauty industry and earn while you learn. Develop your current skills in beauty services to advance your career in this creative industry. Become fully qualified to work in a beauty centre or spa, cosmetics company, department store, pharmacy or start your own business. NMIT delivers the Certificate III in Beauty Services as a traineeship (to local students ONLY) so flexible study means you can still keep working.
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Take your industry experience further as a beauty therapy professional. Work as a beauty consultant or skin therapist and travel the world, taking your skills with you. Open your own salon or spa and create the dream career.
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Stay on the leading edge as a beauty industry professional. Gain employment in a leading spa/resort or travel the world taking your skills with you, working as a beauty consultant or therapist. Create your dream and begin your own business.
Certificate II in Nail Technology
Set off on an exciting career in beauty services. Gain work in a beauty or hair salon as a nail technician alongside other creative professionals or start your own business.
Certificate II in Nail Technology
VETiS
Set off on an exciting career in beauty services. Gain work in a beauty or hair salon as a nail technician alongside other creative professionals or start your own business. This course is offered via the VET in Schools (VETiS) program.
Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care
Get the right start in an exciting career. Opportunities for makeup and skin care specialists include; working in a leading department store or exclusive beauty salon, as a wedding or fashion makeup consultant, or running workshops for skin care manufacturers or makeup lines.
Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care
VETiS
Get the right start in an exciting career. Opportunities for makeup and skin care specialists include; working in a leading department store or exclusive beauty salon, as a wedding or fashion makeup consultant, or running workshops for skin care manufacturers or makeup lines. This course is offered via the VET in Schools (VETiS) program.
Available Short Courses (2)
Apply Acrylic Nail Enhancement
If you are a nail technician or currently working in the beauty industry and would like to gain additional skills, this certificate course will provide you with up-to-date training. Add nail application to your list of beauty skills and add value to your business! Learn how to: assess client’s needs, remove artificial nails, apply and maintain acrylic nails, and provide aftercare advice.
Certificate in Waxing
You can pursue waxing as a career in its right or combine it with other beauty treatments. So if waxing appeals to you, why not enrol at NMIT? This short course is designed for people with little or no experience. Gain skills including: waxing for men and women, eyebrow shaping, and leg waxing.


