Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Hairdressing in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Hairdressing(Hairdressing)
  • Major Subject: Hairdressing
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Hairdressing

  • Complete School of Hairdressing Complete School of Hairdressing, Roodepoort  
    (a) Level 2 – National Certificate in Hairdressing


    Course content

    (i) Professional Conduct 1

    (ii) Business Management 1

    (iii) Hygiene & Sterilization 1

    (iv) Anatomy 1

    (v) Product Knowledge 1

    (vi) Fundamentals (integrated) 1

    (vii) Basic first aid

    (viii) Industry relations and Protocols

    (ix) All relevant theory to complete this level

    (x) Blow dry - to include a variety of techniques

    (xi) Pin curls

    (xii) Finer waves

    (xiii) Braiding

    (xiv) Basic Extensions

    (xv) History of make-up

    (xvi) Shampooing techniques

    (xvii) Conditioning techniques

    (xviii) Professional hair, scalp & client profile analysis

    (xix) Client consultation

    (xx) Scalp Massage


    Entry requirements: Grade 10 qualification


    (b) Level 3 – National Certificate in Hairdressing

    Course content

    (i) Preparation & application of a variety of make-up techniques including Day, Evening & Bridal

    (ii) Up-styling using a variety of techniques

    (iii) Base cut

    (iv) Layer cutting techniques

    (v) Razor cutting techniques

    (vi) Clipper cutting techniques

    (vii) A variety of advanced techniques on all of the above

    (viii) Barbering

    (ix) Professional Conduct 2

    (x) Business Management 2 Hygiene & Sterilization 2

    (xi) Anatomy 2

    (xii) Product Knowledge 2

    (xiii) Fundamentals (integrated) 2

    (xiv) All relevant theory to complete this level


    Entry requirements: Competence on Level 2


    (c) Level 4 – Further Education and Training Certificate in Hairdressing


    Course content

    (i) Professional Conduct 3

    (ii) Business Management 3

    (iii) Hygiene & Sterilization 3

    (iv) Anatomy 3

    (v) Product Knowledge 3

    (vi) Fundamentals (integrated) 3

    (vii) All relevant theory to complete this level

    (viii) Spiral winding techniques

    (ix) Basic winding techniques

    (x) Piggy back winding techniques

    (xi) Double winding techniques

    (xii) Stack perming techniques

    (xiii) Hair relaxing techniques

    (xiv) Basic colouring techniques

    (xv) Fashion colouring techniques

    (xvi) Bleaching

    (xvii) Foiling techniques

    (xviii) Cap highlighting

    (xix) Toning

    (xx) Colour restructuring


    Course requirements: Competence on Level 2 and 3
  • Westcol College Westcol College, Randfontein  
    Course Name: National Certificate in Hairdressing

    Minimum Entry Requirement: A minimum requirement is Grade 9. Preference will be given to learners with a Grade12.

    Duration:3 years full-time or part-time.

    Intakes: January and July

    Mode of study: Full-Time – Randfontein Campus only. Part-Time studies is only available for learners who are employed in a salon that is registered with the Bargaining Council.


    Course Contents:

    Year One

    Level 2

    Semester 1

    Fundamental Units
    1. Communication and Language
    2. Mathematics or Mathematical literacy
    3. Computer Practice

    Core and Elective units
    1. Styling Techniques
    2. Shampooing, Condition and
    Treat Scalp and Hair
    3. Skin and Hair Disorders
    4. Salon Sanitation
    5. Massaging
    6. Elementary Hair Cut


    Year Two

    Level 3

    Semester 1

    Fundamental Units
    1. Communication and Language
    2. Mathematics or Mathematical
    Literacy
    3. Computer Practice

    Core and Elective units
    1. Cutting: Ladies and Gents Hair
    2. Hair Colouring and Tinting
    3. Styling
    4. Relaxing
    5. Make-up

    Semester 2
    6 Months Work Exposure in a Salon.
    Placement done by Westcol.



    Year Three

    Level 4

    Semester 1

    Fundamental Units
    1. Communication and Language
    2. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
    3. Computer Practice
    4. Afrikaans First Additional Language

    Core and Elective units
    1. Perming
    2. Hair Braiding and Dreadlocks
    3. Advanced Hair Colouring
    4. Salon Services
    5. Salon Business Management


    Trade Test Preparation
    3 to 5 days Preparation offered.
    Please take note: the qualification does
    not include the Trade Test


    Semester 2
    6 Months Work Exposure in a Salon.
    Placement done by Westcol.

  • SA College of Beauty and Hair SA College of Beauty and Hair, Alberton   
    Course content

    (i) Braiding and Dread Locking

    (ii) Extensions

    (iii) Completion Work / Photo Shoot Work

    (iv) Advanced cutting and coloring

    (v) Men's Styling

    (vi) Chemical Reformation

    (vii) Colouring Techniques

    (viii) Make-up

    (iv) Advanced cutting and coloring

    (v) Sales and Marketing

    (vi) Business Skills

    (vii) First aid / health and safety

    (viii) Completion Work

    (ix) Anatomy

    (x) Basic Cutting Techniques

    (xi) Application & Removal of Tint

    (xii) Styling Techniques

    (xiii) Indian Head Massage

    (xiv) Scalp Massage

    (xv) Shampooing and Treatments

    (xvi) Anatomy

    (xvii) Dermatology

    (xviii) Hygiene and Sterilization

    (xix) Business Skills

    (xx) Professional Ethics



    Course requirements

    (i) Grade 12 is recommended

    (ii) Grade 10 applicants can enroll, but they will be required to do extra fundamental subjects

    (iii) Computer literate for research and class projects

    (iv) Must be fit and healthy as it is a practical and physical qualification

    (v) Ability to read and write English
  • The Hydro International College The Hydro International College, Johannesburg  
    (i) Hair braiding and dreadlock techniques

    (ii) Cut and shape (men’s hair) –

    (iii) Advanced cutting techniques

    (iv) Cut and shape (ladies’ hair) –

    (v) Advanced cutting techniques

    (vi) Barbering – Hot towel and shaving service

    (vii) Hair colouring services

    (viii) Advanced hair colouring services

    (ix) Perming services

    (x) Competition techniques

    (xi) Hair extension services

    (xii) Product training

    (xiii) Business studies

    (xiv) Makeup (basic, bridal, photographic makeup)

    (xv) Health & safety

    (xvi) Hairstyling techniques

    (xvii) Pin curls and finger waves

    (xviii) Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair

    (xix) Anatomy & physiology

    (xx) Market retail products and services in the salon environment

    (xxi) Advanced head massage

    (xxii) Chemical relaxing and chemical straightening


    The program is offered in levels 2-4


    Fees: R45000


    Registration fees: R1 650
  • The Hair Academy of South Africa The Hair Academy of South Africa, Potchefstroom  
    Course modules

    (i) Introductory studies for Hairdressers

    (ii) Hair and skin

    (iii) Shampooing, conditioners and treatment

    (iv) Communication and sales

    (v) Hairstyling

    (vi) Hair Cutting

    (vii) Chemical hair services


    Practical modules

    (i) Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair

    (ii) Style hair

    (iii) Cut hair

    (iv) Colour hair

    (v) Provide chemical hair treatments

    (vi) Maintaining professional customer services


    Course requirements

    (i) Grade 12 and 16 years of age.

    (ii) Grade 10 is not excluded, but entry will be subject to an interview.
  • Centurion Academy Centurion Academy, Gauteng  
    Occupational Certificate

    Course entry requirements
    -A Grade 12 or a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Maths/Lit and English), or
    -A Senior Certificate (SC) (Maths/Lit and English), or
    -A National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) (Maths/Lit and English)

    Mode of study: Full Time

    Course content
    -Provide chemical colouring hair services.
    -Provide chemical reformation hair services.
    -Provide professional client services.
    -Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp.
    -Style hair.
    -Cut hair.
  • Potchefstroom Academy Potchefstroom Academy, Potchefstroom  
    Mode of study: Full time

    Course duration: 2 years full time plus 1-year industry experience.

    Course content:
    -Introductory Studies for Hairdressers
    -Shampooing
    -Conditioners and Treatments
    -Communication and Sales, Hairstyling
    -Hair Cutting and Chemical Hair Services.
  • Africa Skills Private College Africa Skills Private College, George  
    Level 2,3 and 4


    Admission requirements

    (i) Grade 12

    (ii) Competence in communication and mathematical literacy NQF Level 1

    (iii) Neat and professional appearance

    (iv) Energetic and enthusiast


    Course duration: 1 year each level
  • Stellenbosch Hair Academy Stellenbosch Hair Academy, Stellenbosch  
    Course requirements

    (i) Communication at NQF Level 1.

    (ii) Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.

    (iii) 16 years & older

    (iv) Grade 10/ Standard 8 (preference will be given to Grade 12 learners)
  • La louve Private Hair Academy La louve Private Hair Academy, Pretoria  
    Entry requirements

    (i) National senior certificate(grade 12) or equivalent qualification.

    (ii) Grade 10 and 16 years of age(conditional admission)
  • Carlton Hair Academy Carlton Hair Academy, Johannesburg  
    Fees: R95 000 (including kit R12 000)



    Course duration: 12 months


    Mode of study: full time
  • Northern Cape Urban TVET College Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley  
    Level 2-4
    Duration: 1 year per level
  • Northlink College Northlink College, Cape Town  
    Admission requirements: 16 years
  • Camford Academy Camford Academy, Durban  
  •  South African Academy for Hair and Skincare Technology, Potchefstroom  
  •  Pasquaule Hairdressing Academy, Gauteng  
  •  P Ryf and Associates (Pty) Ltd t/a Hydro International, Edenvale  
  • MILZET Institute MILZET Institute, Gauteng  
  •  CRL Beauty School, Aliwal North  
  • Tshwane North TVET College Tshwane North TVET College, Pretoria  
  • Serwalo Hair Academy Serwalo Hair Academy, Pretoria  




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