FULL TIME COURSE
CERTIFICATE IN BEAUTY AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY 80646
NQF Level 4
10 months
About this qualification
The purpose of the Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty and Nail Technology is to develop the self-directed skills and knowledge of those employed in the beauty industry as nail technologists, beautician or make-up artists. It is designed for people who wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of the industry and those wishing to follow a career in beauty industry. The qualification is aimed at developing the necessary task skills, task management skills and job/role management skills of those working or intending to work in the beauty industry. The learners will be able to integrate the generic salon requisite skills, knowledge, values and attitudes with those specific to the beauty industry, ensuring the business in which they operate runs smoothly and offers excellent customer service according to industry standards.
Entry Requirement
The learner must be 18 years or older.
The following is the learning assumed to be in place:
Communication Skills and
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
NO Matric required ​
Units Standards
Compulsory unit standards:
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:
Compulsory unit standards:
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.
Generic elective unit standards:
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.
ID 252510: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV and AIDS, other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Tuberculosis (TB) for counselling purposes, NQF Level 4, 3 Credits.
ID 377481: Prepare and finish-off a salon service, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
D 263456: Plan strategically to improve new venture performance, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
ID 114600: Apply innovative thinking to the development of a new business, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
ID 377486: Perform make-up services for all occasions, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
ID 14063: Apply Self Management through the Concepts of Positive Self-esteem and Resiliency, NQF Level 3, 2 Credits.
ID 114828: Prepare for and perform a facial consultancy service, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits.
Training Dates
Registration is open for 2026
Starting Dates
February 2027