Prime Highlights-
- UCOL’s beauty therapy teacher was named 2026 Tutor of the Yearfor outstanding teaching and student support.
- A UCOL beauty therapy student secured third placein the Student/Apprentice of the Year award at the national level.
Key Facts-
- Industry experts judged the awards, assessing creativity, skills, and contributions to learning and professional practice.
- UCOL highlighted that these awards strengthen the college’s reputation and reflect its focus on quality teaching and student achievement.
Background-
The Universal College of Learning (UCOL) has celebrated big achievements in beauty therapy. Both a teacher (kaiako) and a student (ākonga) received national awards at the 2026 New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Awards.
UCOL’s beauty therapy teacher won the 2026 Tutor of the Year award. This award shows that the teacher is very good at teaching and works hard to help students learn and improve. It shows how the teacher inspires students, teaches practical skills, and keeps high standards in a fast-changing industry.
In the student category, a UCOL beauty therapy student won third place in the Student/Apprentice of the Year award. This is a big achievement at the national level. The award shows the student’s hard work, skill, and professionalism in beauty therapy. It also reflects the high quality of teaching and training at UCOL.
The awards were judged by experienced people from the industry. The judges looked at creativity, skills, and how the teacher and student contributed to learning and practice. Both were praised for their hard work and dedication. Their success is an example of excellence in the beauty therapy field.
UCOL said it is very proud of these achievements. The awards show the college’s strong reputation and encourage both teachers and students to do even better. They also show that UCOL is focused on good teaching and helping students do their best.
These successes at the national awards demonstrate UCOL’s position as a leading institution for beauty therapy education in New Zealand, and reinforce the value of skill development, mentorship, and hands-on learning in shaping industry-ready professionals.
