HAIRCARE

National Certificates L2&3 - FET Level 4

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: Hairdressing Level 2 - 3
FURTHER EDUCATION & TRAINING CERTIFICATE: Hairdressing Level 4

The College of Cape Town Hairdressing Department offers three South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) qualifications over 3 years. These qualifications are fully accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) with the quality assurance falling under the auspices of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) which was previously administered via Programme Approval with the Services SETA. The College of Cape Town is proud of the fact that it is one of a few Education and Training providers that have met all assessment and moderation requirements and have uploaded student achievements thereby resulting in certification endorsed by the Services SETA. This means that students that entered or will be entering this course have been and will be uploaded onto the National Learner data base thereby ensuring that they are in possession of educational qualifications that are accredited and that which will be recognized both nationally and internationally.

The Hairdressing Level 2 qualification allows access to students after grade 9 and/or Post-matric. Young and/or mature students will have the opportunity to follow a career in Hairdressing at a Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) College instead of following the formal school learning path for pre-matric study. The primary purpose of the qualification is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to succeed in the hairdressing industry. These qualifications lays the foundation for lifelong learning as well as creating the opportunity for further education. The three year qualification in Hairdressing offered by the College of Cape Town meets the National Qualifications Framework criteria and standards in terms of duration and structured work placement.

The structured work placement component is very successfully implemented thereby ensuring that students have relevant industry exposure during their studies. This ensures that students are equipped with all the relevant theoretical, practical and reflexive skills and competencies that make them marketable for employment or self-employment. These qualifications aim to simultaneously build the cognitive ability and provides the required fundamental learning, necessary to access related studies at further education level. After successfully completing the three year qualification and required industry hours the students will have access into the Hairdressing Trade Test, which is the highest National Qualification for Hairdressing in South Africa.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION INTO THIS COURSE:
  • Students must meet the personality profile of a Prospective Hairdressing Candidate.
  • Students must be physically fit.
  • Students must have a placement salon to complete workplace training.
  • Students attend college from Monday to Friday, but go to the workplace for practical training on the respective salon placement days.
  • CV must be submitted with your application
  • Project will be given to the applicant to complete prior to interviews.
Students will be required to complete an assessment to determine their level of competence in literacy and numeracy, a placement test and to undergo an individual interview process to assess suitability prior to acceptance.

COURSE DURATION

How long will it take to complete the qualification?

  • 3 Years full-time – 1 year per level
  • Enrolment in January
  • (Part-time - Available)
NOTE:
  • All sections of the full-time course are also available on a part-time basis through an apprentice model.
  • Part-time studies are available for students employed full-time at a salon on an apprentice contract.
  • Afrikaans Communication Classes offered on a Wednesday Morning.
Part-time Skills / Short Courses are available.

COURSE LOCATION

Where can I study this course?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: HAIRDRESSING LEVEL 2 - 3 is only available at:

WYNBERG CAMPUS
Enquiries:
Ms Anel Detering (Education Specialist)
(T) : (021) 797 5504
(E) : adetering@cct.edu.za

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

What will I be studying during this course?

LEVEL 2 (Year 1)
  • Salon Support Services
  • Salon Administration
  • Hairdressing Communication
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • English Communication
  • First Aid
  • Health and Safety
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Computer Practice
  • Basic Hair Cutting Techniques
  • Salon Practice – College Simulator
  • In-service Training in Industry

CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQ's

What will I be able to do after I've obtained this qualification?
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to supply services in:
  • Basic and Advanced Hair Therapy Services
  • Hair Styling
  • Hair Cutting
  • Make-up
  • Salon Administration
  • Hair Colouring
  • Retailing
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Professional Customer Care
  • Salon Reception Duties
  • Salon Support
  • Salon Management

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