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Beauty & Wellness beautician (vocational training)

You make guests relax and shine!

You enjoy pampering others. Clients come to you to relax or for cosmetic treatments.

To do this effectively, the A for attention is key here. Attention to the guest and attentiveness to their needs. You recognize skin types and skin problems and know which products to use best. You treat both the face and the body. You also advise clients on good skincare and makeup use. In addition, you have knowledge about the various rituals within the wellness industry.

You'll learn to wax legs, armpits, and arms and perform a relaxing body massage. Besides body care, you'll also focus on providing facials and cosmetic hand, nail, and foot care.

As a specialist in beauty care & wellness, you're not only skilled in your field, but you also excel at interacting with people. Customer service, attentiveness, and a calm demeanor are all skills you'll learn during the program. You'll also gain entrepreneurial skills that are applicable in the industry you'll be working in.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As a beauty & wellness specialist, you work in a wellness resort or beauty salon. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Level 3 Beauty Specialist diploma.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school one day a week. You'll also work four days a week at a training company, earning a salary.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

Collaboration with (internship) companies

The program was co-developed for and by three major beauty and wellness chains in the Netherlands. You also have a good chance of interning there and ultimately finding work. Of course, you're also welcome to apply elsewhere.

Thermen Resorts

International Wellness Resorts (IWR)

 

Blue Wellness Resorts (Fletcher)

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

You are at least 16 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.

Work

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please visit www.s-bb.nl.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teacher using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Ilse Vossen

E-mail
Ilse Vossen

Instagram
DM to @summabeautyandlifestyle

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As a beauty & wellness specialist, you work in a wellness resort or beauty salon. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Level 3 Beauty Specialist diploma.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school one day a week. You'll also work four days a week at a training company, earning a salary.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

Collaboration with (internship) companies

The program was co-developed for and by three major beauty and wellness chains in the Netherlands. You also have a good chance of interning there and ultimately finding work. Of course, you're also welcome to apply elsewhere.

Thermen Resorts

International Wellness Resorts (IWR)

 

Blue Wellness Resorts (Fletcher)

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

You are at least 16 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.

Work

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please visit www.s-bb.nl.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teacher using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Ilse Vossen

E-mail
Ilse Vossen

Instagram
DM to @summabeautyandlifestyle

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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