Hairdresser

The purpose of this qualification is to produce fully competent hairdressers. Learners will acquire skills needed as hairdressers such as, hair and scalp treatments, cuts and styles hair, and they must be able to perform chemical hairdressing services in a professional, safe and environmentally responsible manner. On the completion of this qualification, a qualified learner is expected to: • Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp. • Provide hair-styling services. • Provide hair-cutting services. • Apply chemical services to hair. • Maintain professional standards when interacting with clients.

The Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser is a three year qualification designed to respond to a short supply of hairdressers in the personal care sub-field. A learner is expected to undergo a process of theory and practice to ensure that they have enough skills needed to be employable and will be able to practise in their own rights. This is to ensure that professional standards in hairdressing are adhered to and put into practice. The industry has been frustrated in its efforts to access the trade test for eligible persons in terms of the past regulatory framework. This resulted in a large number of persons working in the industry without any 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 trade persons. Qualified persons will be able to deliver professional services with high regard of personal and environmental safety. The process of developing this qualification included consultation with, and participation of different role-players which include, 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), including a Trade Union.

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: Learners are expected to have mathematics at NQF Level 1 in order to be considered for admission.

1: Demonstrate the use of shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp on the head. 2: Demonstrate ability to do different hair styles. 3: Demonstrate to ability to cut hair. 4: Provide chemical colouring hair services. 5: Provide chemical reformation hair services. 6: Provide professional client services.