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 (4)
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Develop the skills to gain employment in a beauty salon, and to perform a range of tasks such as ear piercing, lash brow treatments, manicure and pedicure, as well as customer service and retail skills. The career possibilities can only continue to grow in this ever-expanding and technologically advancing industry
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Designed to provide first-line management skills to those coordinating or managing beauty salons or beauty departments, this course gives you the skills to perform a range of functions from body treatments to epilation to advanced facial treatments. Career possibilities continue to grow in this ever-expanding and technologically advancing industry.
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
The Diploma of Beauty Therapy covers all beauty services plus permanent hair removal (electrolysis), diathermy, micro-dermabrasion to spa therapies, are included. With this qualification, you can work in beauty salons, day spas and cruise ships, as well as covering all the managerial skills you need to run a beauty salon.
Certificate II in Retail Make-Up and Skin Care
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are competent in communicating in the workplace, interacting with customers, demonstrating and selling make-up and retail skin care products, and performing routine salon or store functions.
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.


