Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Hairdressing in South Africa

Course Name: Certificate in Hairdressing(Hairdressing)
Major Subject: Hairdressing
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Hairdressing

Complete School of Hairdressing, Roodepoort
(a) Level 2 – National Certificate in Hairdressing

Course content

(i) Professional Conduct 1

(ii) Business Management 1

(iii) Hygiene & Sterilization 1

(iv) Anatomy 1

(v) Product Knowledge 1

(vi) Fundamentals (integrated) 1

(vii) Basic first aid

(viii) Industry relations and Protocols

(ix) All relevant theory to complete this level

(x) Blow dry - to include a variety of techniques

(xi) Pin curls

(xii) Finer waves

(xiii) Braiding

(xiv) Basic Extensions

(xv) History of make-up

(xvi) Shampooing techniques

(xvii) Conditioning techniques

(xviii) Professional hair, scalp & client profile analysis

(xix) Client consultation

(xx) Scalp Massage

Entry requirements: Grade 10 qualification

(b) Level 3 – National Certificate in Hairdressing

Course content

(i) Preparation & application of a variety of make-up techniques including Day, Evening & Bridal

(ii) Up-styling using a variety of techniques

(iii) Base cut

(iv) Layer cutting techniques

(v) Razor cutting techniques

(vi) Clipper cutting techniques

(vii) A variety of advanced techniques on all of the above

(viii) Barbering

(ix) Professional Conduct 2

(x) Business Management 2 Hygiene & Sterilization 2

(xi) Anatomy 2

(xii) Product Knowledge 2

(xiii) Fundamentals (integrated) 2

(xiv) All relevant theory to complete this level

Entry requirements: Competence on Level 2

(c) Level 4 – Further Education and Training Certificate in Hairdressing

Course content

(i) Professional Conduct 3

(ii) Business Management 3

(iii) Hygiene & Sterilization 3

(iv) Anatomy 3

(v) Product Knowledge 3

(vi) Fundamentals (integrated) 3

(vii) All relevant theory to complete this level

(viii) Spiral winding techniques

(ix) Basic winding techniques

(x) Piggy back winding techniques

(xi) Double winding techniques

(xii) Stack perming techniques

(xiii) Hair relaxing techniques

(xiv) Basic colouring techniques

(xv) Fashion colouring techniques

(xvi) Bleaching

(xvii) Foiling techniques

(xviii) Cap highlighting

(xix) Toning

(xx) Colour restructuring

Course requirements: Competence on Level 2 and 3
Westcol College, Randfontein
Course Name: National Certificate in Hairdressing

Minimum Entry Requirement: A minimum requirement is Grade 9. Preference will be given to learners with a Grade12.

Duration:3 years full-time or part-time.

Intakes: January and July

Mode of study: Full-Time – Randfontein Campus only. Part-Time studies is only available for learners who are employed in a salon that is registered with the Bargaining Council.

Course Contents:

Year One

Level 2

Semester 1

Fundamental Units
1. Communication and Language
2. Mathematics or Mathematical literacy
3. Computer Practice

Core and Elective units
1. Styling Techniques
2. Shampooing, Condition and
Treat Scalp and Hair
3. Skin and Hair Disorders
4. Salon Sanitation
5. Massaging
6. Elementary Hair Cut

Year Two

Level 3

Semester 1

Fundamental Units
1. Communication and Language
2. Mathematics or Mathematical
Literacy
3. Computer Practice

Core and Elective units
1. Cutting: Ladies and Gents Hair
2. Hair Colouring and Tinting
3. Styling
4. Relaxing
5. Make-up

Semester 2
6 Months Work Exposure in a Salon.
Placement done by Westcol.

Year Three

Level 4

Semester 1

Fundamental Units
1. Communication and Language
2. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
3. Computer Practice
4. Afrikaans First Additional Language

Core and Elective units
1. Perming
2. Hair Braiding and Dreadlocks
3. Advanced Hair Colouring
4. Salon Services
5. Salon Business Management

Trade Test Preparation
3 to 5 days Preparation offered.
Please take note: the qualification does
not include the Trade Test

Semester 2
6 Months Work Exposure in a Salon.
Placement done by Westcol.
SA College of Beauty and Hair, Alberton
Course content

(i) Braiding and Dread Locking

(ii) Extensions

(iii) Completion Work / Photo Shoot Work

(iv) Advanced cutting and coloring

(v) Men's Styling

(vi) Chemical Reformation

(vii) Colouring Techniques

(viii) Make-up

(iv) Advanced cutting and coloring

(v) Sales and Marketing

(vi) Business Skills

(vii) First aid / health and safety

(viii) Completion Work

(ix) Anatomy

(x) Basic Cutting Techniques

(xi) Application & Removal of Tint

(xii) Styling Techniques

(xiii) Indian Head Massage

(xiv) Scalp Massage

(xv) Shampooing and Treatments

(xvi) Anatomy

(xvii) Dermatology

(xviii) Hygiene and Sterilization

(xix) Business Skills

(xx) Professional Ethics

Course requirements

(i) Grade 12 is recommended

(ii) Grade 10 applicants can enroll, but they will be required to do extra fundamental subjects

(iii) Computer literate for research and class projects

(iv) Must be fit and healthy as it is a practical and physical qualification

(v) Ability to read and write English
The Hydro International College, Johannesburg
(i) Hair braiding and dreadlock techniques

(ii) Cut and shape (men’s hair) –

(iii) Advanced cutting techniques

(iv) Cut and shape (ladies’ hair) –

(v) Advanced cutting techniques

(vi) Barbering – Hot towel and shaving service

(vii) Hair colouring services

(viii) Advanced hair colouring services

(ix) Perming services

(x) Competition techniques

(xi) Hair extension services

(xii) Product training

(xiii) Business studies

(xiv) Makeup (basic, bridal, photographic makeup)

(xv) Health & safety

(xvi) Hairstyling techniques

(xvii) Pin curls and finger waves

(xviii) Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair

(xix) Anatomy & physiology

(xx) Market retail products and services in the salon environment

(xxi) Advanced head massage

(xxii) Chemical relaxing and chemical straightening

The program is offered in levels 2-4

Fees: R45000

Registration fees: R1 650

The Hair Academy of South Africa, Potchefstroom
Course modules

(i) Introductory studies for Hairdressers

(ii) Hair and skin

(iii) Shampooing, conditioners and treatment

(iv) Communication and sales

(v) Hairstyling

(vi) Hair Cutting

(vii) Chemical hair services

Practical modules

(i) Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair

(ii) Style hair

(iii) Cut hair

(iv) Colour hair

(v) Provide chemical hair treatments

(vi) Maintaining professional customer services

Course requirements

(i) Grade 12 and 16 years of age.

(ii) Grade 10 is not excluded, but entry will be subject to an interview.
Centurion Academy, Gauteng
Occupational Certificate

Course entry requirements
-A Grade 12 or a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Maths/Lit and English), or
-A Senior Certificate (SC) (Maths/Lit and English), or
-A National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) (Maths/Lit and English)

Mode of study: Full Time

Course content
-Provide chemical colouring hair services.
-Provide chemical reformation hair services.
-Provide professional client services.
-Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp.
-Style hair.
-Cut hair.
Potchefstroom Academy, Potchefstroom
Mode of study: Full time

Course duration: 2 years full time plus 1-year industry experience.

Course content:
-Introductory Studies for Hairdressers
-Shampooing
-Conditioners and Treatments
-Communication and Sales, Hairstyling
-Hair Cutting and Chemical Hair Services.
Africa Skills Private College, George
Level 2,3 and 4

Admission requirements

(i) Grade 12

(ii) Competence in communication and mathematical literacy NQF Level 1

(iii) Neat and professional appearance

(iv) Energetic and enthusiast

Course duration: 1 year each level

Stellenbosch Hair Academy, Stellenbosch
Course requirements

(i) Communication at NQF Level 1.

(ii) Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.

(iii) 16 years & older

(iv) Grade 10/ Standard 8 (preference will be given to Grade 12 learners)
La louve Private Hair Academy, Pretoria
Entry requirements

(i) National senior certificate(grade 12) or equivalent qualification.

(ii) Grade 10 and 16 years of age(conditional admission)
Carlton Hair Academy, Johannesburg
Fees: R95 000 (including kit R12 000)

Course duration: 12 months

Mode of study: full time
Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley
Level 2-4
Duration: 1 year per level
Northlink College, Cape Town
Admission requirements: 16 years
Camford Academy, Durban
South African Academy for Hair and Skincare Technology, Potchefstroom
Pasquaule Hairdressing Academy, Gauteng
P Ryf and Associates (Pty) Ltd t/a Hydro International, Edenvale
MILZET Institute, Gauteng
CRL Beauty School, Aliwal North
Tshwane North TVET College, Pretoria
Serwalo Hair Academy, Pretoria

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