about the qualification
This Qualification provides a framework for learners to develop competencies that will enable them to become competent in the Beauty and Nail Technology industry.
It introduces some theoretical concepts, requires the application of a base of knowledge and requires a well-developed range of skills that will enable learners to be informed workers in the beauty industry.
The primary purpose of the qualification is to develop the foundational, practical and reflexive competencies required for a career in the beauty profession.
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Entry requirement
The following is the learning assumed to be in place:
Communication Skills at NQF Level 3.
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
No matric is required
Unit Standards
Specialisation
Beauty Care
ID 377542:
Perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing and bleaching, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits.
ID 377487:
Perform a relaxing back and neck massage, NQF Level 4, 6 Credits.
ID 377488:
Perform a facial and back cleanse service, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits.
ID 377486:
Perform make-up services for all occasions, NQF Level 4, 6 Credits.
ID 377482:
Perform eye lash tint and eyebrow tinting and shaping, NQF Level 3, 2 Credits.
ID 377480:
Perform a specialised manicure and pedicure using various techniques, NQF Level 4, 2 Credits.
ID 377505:
Perform manicure and pedicure services, NQF Level 3, 8 Credits.
ID 377483:
Identify disorders of the skin and hair, NQF Level 3, 8 Credits.
Specialisation
Nail Services
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ID 377505:
Perform manicure and pedicure, NQF Level 3, 8 Credits.
ID 377501:
Apply gel nail technology, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
ID 377520:
Apply liquid and powder nail enhancements, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
ID 377503:
Apply fibre/silk nail technology, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
ID 377480:
Perform a specialised manicure and pedicure using various techniques, NQF Level 4, 2 Credits.
ID 377541:
Prepare and perform nail art service, NQF Level 3, 2 Credits.
ID 377542:
Perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing and bleaching, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits.
ID 377482:
Perform eye lash tint and eyebrow tinting and shaping, NQF Level 3, 2 Credits.
To also include elective unit standards
ID 377484:
Perform nail services using an electric nail drill, NQF Level 4, 2 Credits.
ID 377486:
Perform make-up services for all occasions, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
ID 114828:
Prepare for and perform a facial consultancy service, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits.