Beauty & Wellness Therapy

Our lecturers are passionate experts with real industry experience, and our small, focused classes mean you get personal attention. We balance theory with hands-on practical training, giving you real salon experience while you study. In a competitive industry, our students stand out — and so will you.

You can enrol for year one with a minimum of grade 9 and if you are 16 years old. However, to continue with year two and three you will need grade 12.

Yes! Most definitely! The international iTEC qualifications are respected across the globe and valued by employers. Graduates with an iTEC certificate are in high demand within the beauty and wellness industries worldwide. Holding an iTEC qualification gives candidates a strong edge in the job market.

We currently offer this as a one-year programme where you will receive your National Occupational Certificate: Beauty Therapist upon successful completion. You can continue with a second year to complete your international iTEC qualifications and even a third year specializing in advance aesthetic modules.

As a qualified beauty therapist in South Africa, you can work in luxury spas, modern salons, or even travel the world on cruise ships doing what you love. You’ll meet new people every day and help them look and feel amazing. Whether you dream of working backstage at fashion events, contributing to beauty magazines, or starting your own salon or skincare brand — your future in beauty is wide open!

Our course fees cover tuition, assessments, study material and a full beauty starter kit with all the tools and products you’ll need for practical work on campus and in the salon.

The only extra costs are: • ITEC international exam fees (You only pay 50% of these fees – the other half is paid for by Qualitas Beauty & Wellness) • Disposable kit items required before classes start (you’ll receive the list at registration) • Additional kit items that gets pre ordered by us • Fees for any theory or practical re-assessments

All costs will be explained during your consultation so you can plan and budget in advance.

During the course, you will complete several formative assessments (small class tests and assignments) and summative assessments (final module exams). You will also take part in many practical assessments to ensure you gain the hands-on skills needed to be salon-ready.

Yes! The National Occupational Certificate: Beauty Therapist is accredited and certified locally by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Qualitas Career Academy is a registered private skills development provider with the QCTO. Our international qualifications are accredited with iTEC.

Yes! Qualitas Beauty & Wellness is a SAAHSP (South African Association of Health and Skincare Professionals) Quality Partner (QAP) School.

This means:

Our school has been evaluated against national qualifications frameworks and international benchmarks.

We comply with policies, procedures and legal standards set by SAAHSP and regulatory authorities.

We deliver recognized and credible qualifications.

We ensure learner support, professional development and ethical conduct.

If you only complete the 1-year qualification you will receive the National Occupational Certificate: Beauty Therapist from the QCTO.

If you successfully complete the 2nd & 3rd years your will receive the following international iTEC qualifications:

· iTEC Diploma in Health & Skincare Therapy

· iTEC Diploma in Laser & Light Treatments

· iTEC Diploma in Salon Management

Yes, we offer various part-time programmes. We offer face-to-face and distance learning programmes. These are short courses for people who’d like to advance their current skills or learn specific beauty therapy skills and does not want to do a full qualification.

Yes! You have to love people and you will work on real people.

Qualitas Career Academy is not a fly-by-night school! We’ve been in the industry since 2008 and our therapists are sought after and employable!