A course in hair care/ hair dressing prepares the students for entrance into a challenging and creative world of employment, and provides the foundation upon which students pave their entry into the business world and self-employment.

LEVELS
NQF Levels 2 – 4

WHERE TO STUDY THIS COURSE
Alexandra Campus

SHORT COURCES
NQF L1 (Hair Dressing Skills)

PERSONALITY TRAITS
• Creative
• Diligent
• A love of people
• Responsible

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Hair stylist
• Salon owner
• Technical advisor

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• For NQF Level 1: Grade 8 qualification
• For NQF Level 2: Grade 9 qualification OR NQF Level 1 qualification OR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for candidates who may have had exposure to relevant work experience such as in a salon
• For NQF Level 3: NQF Level 2
• For NQF Level 4: NQF Level 3

DURATION & REGISTRATION
The duration of the entry level skills course (i.e. NQF Level 1) is six months. The duration of all other levels (i.e. NQF Levels 2-4) is one year.

Registration for NQF Level 1 takes place twice a year, in January and July. However, registration for the year programmes takes place once a year, in January.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NQF Level 1 – on completion of this level, students will have accumulated 50 credits and obtain a certificate
• NQF Level 2 – on completion this level, students will have accumulated 130 credits and obtain a certificate
• NQF Level 3 – on completion of this level, students will have accumulated 121 credits and obtain a certificate
• NQF Level 4 – on completion of this level, students will have accumulated 129 credits and obtain a certificate

ASSESSMENT

• Students will undergo continuous formative assessment conducted by internal assessors and moderators
• Internal and external assessors will oversee summative assessment, moderated by external moderators accredited by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)

CURRICULUM