National Certificate: Beauty and Cosmetology

Based on SAQA's Unit Standard ID 65111 NQF Level 3, 133 Credits

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According to Section 12H of the Income Tax Act, by implementing a learnership within your organisation you can benefit by gaining a R60 000 tax rebate per learner. The objective of this tax incentive is to encourage job creation by reducing the cost of hiring and training employees through learnerships and to encourage human capacity development.

A further learnership grant is available from the various Seta's to the value of R18 000 per learner.

"Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process whereby, through assessment, credit is given to learning which has already been acquired in different ways". – SAQA

Should you wish your staff to be RPL'd, they will not lose any time in training and will use the knowledge they have gained through workplace experience to complete their PoE. Alternatively the learners will training. Learners have between six and 12 months to complete our qualifications.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of those learners who want to enter the field of Beauty Therapy. It encompasses a powerful, all-inclusive cosmetology curriculum, delivered through a scientific, step-by-step, hands-on learning process. Our cosmetology courses are presented in a high tech, user-friendly system that allows students to gain both theoretical and practical skills.

The goal is to establish thorough and complete knowledge of cosmetology as well as good professional habits. The programme consists of demonstrations, lectures and practical assessment (no examinations). The scheduling at the beginning of the qualification is primarily classroom work. The latter portion is the actual application of all phases on live models and mannequins under constant supervision of our professional instructors.

Employers value a National Qualification because they prove that you can do your job to a high standard - the standard that your industry requires. It also shows an employer that you are committed to your career and training and have invested time in gaining the relevant qualifications.

Qualification Designed For

The world of beauty therapy offers an endless number of exciting opportunities. A career in beauty therapy could be your passport to success. Imagine being able to choose to work in a range of different fields including:

  • Start off part-time from home to supplement your current income
  • Move into management and run your own salon
  • Cruise the world whilst working on a liner
  • Join the luxury market at a health farm or day spa
  • Teach your skills to others by becoming a lecturer

Qualification Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Personal Care Sector and explain the organisation and services provided
  • Monitor the safety, cleanliness and hygiene of the salon environment
  • Conduct and perform pedicures and manicures on customers according to requirements and salon standards
  • Conduct and perform body hair removal treatments on customers
  • Conduct and perform eye lash and eyebrow services
  • Demonstrate the application of day, evening, bridal and photographic make-up
  • Communicate verbally and in writing using a variety of formats with a range of stakeholders and role-players in the Beauty Technology industry
  • Explain and use the basics of mathematics in both personal and business situations
  • Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and self management skills
  • Apply and carry out customer reception and consulting services in order to provide quality customer service

Qualification Outline

Personal Care Sector and the Beauty Salon

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the personal care sector and its role
  • Describe layout, services and facilities of the salon/spa

Communication and Self-Management

  • Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication
  • Apply self management through the concepts of positive self-esteem and resiliency
  • Understand and apply personal values and ethics
  • Demonstrate, monitor and manage deportment and the importance of image in the workplace
  • Use mathematics to monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues

Safety and Housekeeping

  • Applying safety, security and housekeeping skills
  • Apply sanitation to work environment, equipment and tools for public and personal protection
  • Handle and dispose of waste
  • Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications
  • Provide First Aid
  • Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities
  • Reception, Administration and Customer Service
  • Provide reception and administrative services
  • Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls
  • Display, promote and sell products
  • Receive and consult with clients

Beauty Treatments for the Hands and Feet

  • Perform a manicure
  • Perform an oil manicure
  • Perform a pedicure
  • Perform a paraffin foot and hand treatment

Beauty Treatments for the Face and Skin

  • Prepare for and perform a facial

Beauty Treatments for Hair Removal

  • Prepare for and perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing
  • Prepare for and perform temporary hair removal by means of sugaring
  • Prepare for and perform temporary hair removal by means of threading

Beauty Treatments for the Eyebrows and Eyelashes

  • Prepare for and conduct eyebrow grooming
  • Perform eyebrow and eye lash tinting
  • Prepare for and conduct eyelash permanent waving
  • Prepare for and apply semi-permanent eyelashes

Beauty Treatments for Make-Up

  • Prepare for and apply, day, evening, bridal and photographic make-up

Written Communication Fundamentals

  • Write texts for a range of communicative contexts
  • Analyse and respond to a variety of literary texts
  • Interpret and use information from texts

Mathematics Fundamentals

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units
  • Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3- dimensional space

Assessment
After training, personal coaching and mentoring will take place to assess the learner and award the qualification. Siyanqoba Seminars has a very supportive facilitation and assessment approach and therefore boasts an exceptionally high success rate.

Course Duration
Eight days with up to 12 months to complete your Portfolio of Evidence (POE)