A good standard of communication in English is essential, as all lectures and assessments are conducted in English. An interest in and enthusiasm for working with people is essential. The aspiring Beauty Technologist will be required to interrelate and work with people during their practical training. The Beauty Technology course is approved by the Services Seta, Personal Care Chamber. It is accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority.

A fully equipped salon accredited by the Services Seta is the venue for all the practicals required for the new NQF Beauty Technology course. Each unit standard comprises a Theory and a Practical component, which is assessed at the end of each unit standard cluster by an independent assessor. The pass mark for the Practical assessment is 70%, and for the Theory assessment it is 50%.

The course is especially designed for the person who has artistic abilities, has good people skills and interpersonal relationships and someone who has entrepreneurial skills.

As the course incorporates the administration and management of a salon, it is also advocated for those who wish to own and run their own salon.

Learners completing NQF Level 4 can go on to do a Final Summative Assessment. The Certificate is recognised throughout South Africa and overseas, and is accepted as a valid qualification in salons.

The New Beauty Technology qualification includes NQF Levels 3 and 4 serves as a more advanced qualification.. The course includes the Fundamentals (Maths Literacy, Communication, and Computer Studies, Life skills, HIV/ AIDS, etc.), Core (First Aid, Salon Services, Safety and Security, etc.) and Electives.

The electives allow one to gain specialised knowledge, skills and insight.

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

• NQF LEVEL 3:
  Manicure and Pedicures (Various Types)
  Threading
  Facial Treatments
  Eyebrow and Eyelash Tinting
  
  
• NQF LEVEL 4:
  Temporary Eyelashes
  Make-Up for All Occasions
  Massage
  Fantasy Make-Up

REQUIREMENTS: The minimum qualification required is possession of a Grade 9 (Standard 7) certificate or 16 years of age.

Duration: I Year

• National Certificate: Beauty Technology, NQF Level 3-6 Months
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty Technology: NQF Level 4-6 Months

In Service Training: 1 Year
OR
Further Education and Training Certificate: Nail Technology, NQF Level 4: 6 Months
In Service Training: 6 Months

Campus: Durban

FUTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE:NAIL TECHNOLOGY NQF LEVEL 4
6 MONTHS FORMAL TRAINING COURSE/ 6 MONTHS SALON TRAINING

The FET Certificate in Beauty (Nail Technology), NQF Level 4 allows the individual to work towards a recognised qualification. It is flexible enough to be offered in formal education and as well as occupational directed workplace training. The competencies included in the units standards making up this qualification will equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to start and run an SMME, equip a salon, market the business, provide customer services and provide a range of nail enhancement and beauty services. In particular, holders of this qualification are able to operate as an independent beauty services operator or manage an established salon.

The FETC in Beauty (Nail Technology) at NQF Level 4 has been designed to meet the growing demand for Nail Technologists.
Pedicuring/Manicuring 
Sanitation and Sterilization
Conduct Sales 
Business Planning
Fibre / Silk Nail Technology 
Gel Nail Technology 
Eyebrow and Eye Lash Tinting /Grooming
Nail Art Services 
Temporary Hair Removal by means of Waxing /Tweezing etc
Air brushing Services 
Occupational Health and Safety 
Research and Plan for the Equipping of a Salon-Processing stock  

Fundamentals:

• Life Skills/Computers
• Communications
• Maths Literacy

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A portfolio of evidence and a log book are compulsory requirements.