Hairdresser

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Hairdresser. A Hairdresser performs hair and scalp treatments, cuts and styles hair and performs chemical hairdressing services in a professional, safe and environmentally responsible manner. A qualified learner will be able to: • Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp. • Provide hairstyling services. • Provide hair cutting services. • Apply chemical services to hair. • Maintain professional standards when interacting with clients.

Fully qualified hairdressers with a three-year qualification and who have completed the trade test for hairdressers are in short supply. The original apprenticeship for hairdressers was converted into three one-year learnerships, which means that to be a fully competent hairdresser one has to go through three learnerships at Levels 2, 3 and 4. The result of this has been that candidates may leave when they feel they have enough skills to be employable and do not undergo the trade test. Professional standards in hairdressing have suffered because of this practice. The industry has been highly frustrated in its efforts to access the trade test for persons who are eligible in terms of the past regulatory framework. This resulted in a large number of persons working in the industry who have not been able to achieve recognition as qualified trade persons. This qualification reconceptualises the qualification for hairdressers as a single qualification culminating in a trade test and the recognition of qualified hairdressers as a trade person. Key industry representative bodies, the Afro Hairdressing and Beauty Employers Association of Southern Africa, the Employers' Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty industries, and the United Association of South Africa (UASA), a trade union, participated through nominated representatives in the development and verification of this qualification. The Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providers were represented by a number of persons from campuses who are currently delivering training for hairdressers. Persons seeking a career in the hairdressing industry will benefit from this qualification and will be able to achieve a qualification as a trade person once completed. This occupational curriculum responds to a specific need in the South African labour market to provide a standard for the Hairdresser as a listed trade. Qualified persons will be able to deliver professional services with due regard for personal and environmental safety. This qualification addresses the need for qualified trade persons in Hairdressing. Further specialised areas of learning are still being investigated and will inform the labour market need for further formal qualifications. As with all trades, progressive learning will focus on the achievement of management-related competencies.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • Level 1 with Mathematics.

• Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp.
• Style hair.
• Cut hair.
• Provide chemical colouring hair services.
• Provide chemical reformation hair services.
• Provide professional client services.