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 18 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. ​
Year ONE
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 - Depilation
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 ​​​​
Year TWO
Units covered in 2nd year
Figure Diagnosis
Explain body morphology
Explain and assess the differentpostural/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. ​
Product Knowledge and other Electives where applicable :
Hot Stone Massage
UV Gel Polish and
Eyelash Extensions​
Training Dates
Last date of enrolment 30th June 2026
Starting Dates
February 2026 OR June 2026