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Hair Design NQF 4 (SAQA ID: 102497)
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
This full time course focuses on combining theory with industry related practicals in a classroom environment. Students will host salon days at the campus, where they will practice what they have learnt with real clients. Training will be done under the guidance of experienced facilitators and industry experts.
About the training provider
Qualitas Career Academy is an accredited institution that trains professional hairdressers. At Qualitas we focus on giving you all the theory you need, balanced with lots and lots of practical time in a well-equipped training salon. You will enjoy salon days where you will practice what you’ve learned. First you will work on mannequins (dolls) and later with real clients.
Type of programme
Full-time studies -The duration is three years. Tuition is face to face.
Admission Requirements​
Although the academy recommends that all learners complete grade 12, the minimum entry requirement is Grade 9.
Certification
During the programme, learners will receive a statement of results from Qualitas Career Academy. Once learners have successfully completed their studies and passed their Trade Test they will receive a national Trade Test certificate from the QCTO.
Exams and assessments
During each semester your will complete theory and practical assessments. Throughout the semester, you’ll get lots of practice and feedback to prepare you for success.
The Trade test
To qualify as a professional hairdresser, you must complete a trade test. This happens once (and sometimes twice) a year. Qualitas Career Academy is an approved trade test centre. At Qualitas we prepare learners for this, and provides real-life experiences on campus so that learners can be confident when that day arrives.
The Salon kit
Qualitas Career Academy wants you to look and feel like a professional from day 1. We source quality hair design instruments from salon suppliers when compiling your kit. The kit contains all the items you’ll need to successfully complete this programme.
Accreditation
Qualitas Career Academy is an accredited private skills development provider with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO).
Theory (Knowledge) modules
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Introductory studies for hairdressers
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Hair & Skin
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Shampoo, Condition & Treatment
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Communication & Sales
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Hairstyling
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Hair Cutting
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Chemical Hair Services
Practical modules
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Shampoo, Condition & Treatment
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Style Hair
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Cut Hair
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Colour Hair
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Provide Chemical Hair Treatments
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Professional customer service

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“Life is too short to have boring hair.”
- Vidal Sassoon
Workplace Experience modules
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Shampoo, Condition & Treatment
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Hair styling services
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Hair cutting services
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Chemical hair treatment services
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Professional client service


