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about this 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 health and skincare practitioner will be able to provide and promote effective skin and body care treatments within the health and skincare field by
Assisting at community level in promoting primary health care initiatives and 
providing entrepreneurial skills and self-employment opportunities.

 

Entry requirement 

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.

The learner must be 16 years or older.

The following is the learning assumed to be in place: 

Communication Skills at NQF Level 4.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

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Training dates

Last date of enrolment 30th June 2026

Starting Dates 

February 2025 

February 2026

June 2026 

Units in year 1

Units covered in 1st year

Care of the skin

To include consultation, skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, facial massage and the use of face masks

Care of the eyebrows and eyelashes

To include shaping and lash and brow tinting

Application of all make-up products - To include recognition of face shapes and corrective make-up

Care of the hands and feet

To include nail care, exfoliation, massage and nail painting and specialised treatments

Waxing 

To include removal of hair using hot and warm wax methods.

Health and safety

To include and develop knowledge about related health and safety and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the beauty industry.

Anatomy and Physiology 1

The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the beauty treatments and understanding the structures that the learner will be working over, in particular recognition of skin types, skin and nail diseases and reasons that may affect whether a client should or should not be treated

Science and Chemistry 1

Deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances 

Facial Electrical Treatments

Understanding and practical performance of a  range of beauty treatments that uses low electric currents passed through the skin to produce several therapeutic effects such as muscle toning in the body and micro-lifting of the face.

Professional Conduct 

To include a sound knowledge that all member are obliged to uphold the dignity of the profession and shall conduct themselves in conformity with good taste and professional decorum. Members agree to act honourably towards their clients and fellow practitioners. Members agree to maintain the confidentiality of their clients at all times.

First aid 

To gain confidence for emergency situations and gain essential skills and knowledge. 

Product Knowledge 

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Units in year 2

Units covered in 2nd year

Figure Diagnosis

Explain body morphology and 
Explain and assess the different
postural/figure conditions and skin types. Explain and assess the client’s figure and
body types. Be able to demonstrate how to measure correctly.

Body Electrical Treatments

Explain and select appropriate equipment for the client’s problem areas to inlcude :
• Microcurrent
• Faradic (electro muscle stimulator EMS)
• Galvanic
• Vacuum suction (lymphatic drainage equipment)
• Infrared
• Gyratory massager 

Nutrition

Is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
To include the understanding about eating a healthy and balanced diet.  

Massage

To include practical performance of a full body massage.

The massage involves actions like percussion, kneading, vibration, tapping and rolling. 

Exercises

Explain types of exercise

• Isotonic exercise
• Isometric exercise
• Controversial exercise
• Aerobic exercise
• Stretching

Health and safety

To include and develop knowledge about related health and safety and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the beauty industry.

Anatomy and Physiology 2

The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the beauty treatments and understanding the structures that the learner will be working Diseases and reasons that may affect whether a client should or should not be treated

Applied Anatomy 

Applied anatomy aims to understand human structure and function. 

Science and Chemistry 2

Deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances 

Professional Conduct 

To include a sound knowledge that all member are obliged to uphold the dignity of the profession and shall conduct themselves in conformity with good taste and professional decorum. Members agree to act honourably towards their clients and fellow practitioners. Members agree to maintain the confidentiality of their clients at all times.

Spa treatments and other 

The application of professional massage techniques not only with water but also with accompanying natural and healing stones, aromatic oils and professional massage techniques.

Hot Stone Massage 

Massage method that uses hot stones to help relax and soothe muscles.

​Product Knowledge and other Electives where applicable 

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