About the qualification
This qualification will enable the qualifying learner to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team as a multi-skilled health and skincare practitioner. The learner will be skilled in visual, tactile, verbal and assessment skills to ascertain the client's body and integumentary needs, in order to analyse the client's state of health, and formulate a specific regime or protocol for the treatment, prevention and/or maintenance of well being in the client.
Access to the Qualification:
Learners accessing this qualification should be in possession of a National Senior Certificate,
FETC, National Certificate Vocational Level 4 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
Subjects in the Qualification
Fundamental
Generic components 1 & 2
Health and safety
Professional conduct and business studies
Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
Nutrition and First Aid
Core
The core training elements provide the basis for course and field
of study to include face and skin care treatments
(Aesthetics and Soma Treatments 1 & 2)
Facial Electrical Treatments
Hand and Foot Care Treatments
Hair Removal Treatments (Hot and Cold Systems)
Makeup Applications and Techniques
Massage Techniques
Body Treatments
Figure Diagnosis
Body Electrotherapy
Dermatology, Cosmetic Chemistry and Science
Electives
Made up of relevant areas of learning that will enhance the
qualification and enrich the field of study to include research
topics projects, case based and various other specialities and
scientific studies.
Year 1 : 6 Modules(compulsory)
Year 2 : 5 Modules(compulsory)





















































































Diploma in Health and Skincare
58310
Level 6
Credits 266
Health and Skincare competency contributes to employment opportunities in the cosmetic industry - one of the largest retail/commercial industries in both relatively developed and developing countries.
