Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy is listed by National School of Aesthetics (NaSA) as a Diploma at NZQF Level 5.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 40 weeks plus holidays (120-credit pathway); 20 weeks plus holidays (RPL/credit-recognition pathway).
Fees context
Fee not published by the institution.
Entry requirements
Must hold NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4, NZ3444) or an equivalent NZQA-approved Level 4+ beauty qualification with comparable content
Start dates
- not forward-remaining)
- treated as current in-progress 2026 intake
- exact start date not yet published
- Not yet specified with exact date — applications for February 2027 programmes open 1 September 2026
Career context
The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.
What to check before applying
- Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
- Check the next available start date.
- Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
- Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.