Beauty Trades

The Diploma in Cosmetology introduces students to the field of cosmetology and prepares them for employment in the beauty industry. Students acquire the skills and techniques necessary to provide a variety of services for the hair such as cutting and styling, chemical and colouring services and braiding and weaving. Students also learn to care for the face and nails, perform manicures and pedicures and apply basic make-up. Students complete a 160-hour practicum which prepares them for work in an established enterprise or to open and operate their own business.

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The Special Interest Certificate (Level III) in Barbering helps students acquire barbering skills and techniques in hair trimming, cutting and razor shaving. Students focus on client consultation and the sterilisation and sanitisation of implements and are introduced to salon management. (180 hours over 15 weeks)

The Special Interest Certificate (Level III) in Esthetics prepares students to enter the workforce as self-employed estheticians, esthetician assistants or cosmetics salespersons. Students are introduced to treatments, therapies, products and procedures that help care for and maintain the skin. They learn to care for the skin, recommend and apply cleansing procedures and perform facial treatments including facial massages and masks. (180 hours over 15 weeks)

The Special Interest Certificate (Level III) in Nail Technology prepares students to enter the workforce as manicurists/pedicurists or nail technicians. Students learn to care for the nails and to perform manicures, pedicures, sculpting and nail artistry treatments. They also learn to use appropriate professional products, chemicals, implements and equipment and to apply light-cured and no light gel as an alternative to artificial nails. (180 hours over 15 weeks)

This Special Interest Certificate (Level III) in Natural Hair Styling teaches students to care for and maintain natural hair. Students acquire the skills and techniques need to analyse the hair and to braid, twist, loc, shampoo and maintain natural hair. They also learn to apply extensions to natural hair using various techniques such as the two-strand twist and to apply natural hair extensions to relaxed hair. (180 hours over 15 weeks)