BEAUTY & NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Course Duration
1 Year
NQF
NQF Level 4 (178 Credits)
SAQA
SAQA ID: 80646
Instruction Language
English
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 11 pass
- Fluent in English
- Has to attend a personal Interview session
EXCEPTIONS
- A Higher Certificate of Advanced Certificate in a cognate field will also be considered for admission.
- Applicants from foreign countries are required to have their qualifications verified by the South-African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES
- Set up a salon
- Legislative & Regulatory requirements
- Research
- Salon Design
- Business Plan
- Coordinate and perform salon services
- Salon Administration
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Marketing and Promotions
- Customer Care
- Perform beauty services
- Waxing
- Eye Treatments
- Make-Up
- Facials
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Holistic Massage
- Applied Anatomy & Physiology
- Perform Nail Services
- Gel Nail Technology
- Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
- Fibre / Silk Nail Technology
- Nail Art
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Class contact sessions combined with work-integrated learning opportunities to combine theory and real-world practice.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Working on luxury Cruise Ships while travelling the world
- Exotic Wellness and Health Centres
- Hydro’s and spas
- Trainer Cosmetic Companies
- Owner of a Business
- Lecturer
- Working at Large Hotels and Wellness Centres
- Marketing for Health and Skin Care Companies
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty and Nail Technology is to develop the self-directed skills and knowledge of those employed in the beauty industry as nail technologists, beautician, or make-up artists. It is designed for people who wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of the industry and those wishing to follow a career in beauty industry.
The qualification is aimed at developing the necessary task skills, task management skills and job/role management skills of those working or intending to work in the beauty industry.
The learners will be able to integrate the generic salon requisite skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes with those specific to the beauty industry, ensuring the business in which they operate runs smoothly and offers excellent customer service according to industry standards.
SYLLABUS
CERTIFICATE
SUBJECTS
- Deportment and Image
- The Beauty Industry
- Retail Products and Services
- Reception and Administration
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Customer Care
- Business Studies
- Salon Management
- Skin Care (Inc Make-Up and Eye Treatments)
- Applied Dermatology
- Manicure and Pedicure
- Eye Treatments
- Waxing (Inc Sugaring and Bleaching)
- Back and Neck Massage
- Specialised Manicure and Pedicure
- Applied Anatomy & Physiology
- Nail Technology
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Skincare (Inc Make-Up and Eye Treatment)
- Waxing
- Back and Neck Massage
- Specialised Manicure and Pedicure
- Treatments
- Nail Technology
VALUE ADDED SUBJECTS
SUBJECTS
- Holistic Massage (Full Body)
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Holistic Massage (Full Body)
(NO ADDITIONAL COSTS) CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALLY
OPTIONAL INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
(Additional Costs Apply)
The entire syllabus is taught to cover all the criteria and specifications across optional International qualifications, meaning that you can then select any of the below qualifications to add to your course. You will then take a theory and practical examination for each of the qualifications at the end of the course (July OR November of each year.
ITEC Diploma Beauty Specialists
(Exam Fee Included in Tuition Fee, no additional costs apply)
ITEC Diploma Holistic Massage
ITEC Diploma Nail Technology
