Beauty Practitioner
A comprehensive occupational qualification covering cosmetic chemistry, skincare treatments, make-up application, nail care, hair removal, body treatments, and salon business management. NQF Level 4 · 112 Credits · Curr…
About the course
Curriculum
What you'll learn
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01
Cosmetic Chemistry
NQF Level 4 · 5 Credits · Understand cosmetic terminology, product formulations, pH indicators, and cosmetic ingredients.
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02
Professionalism & Business Principles
NQF Level 4 · 10 Credits · Business enterprise types, marketing, salon management, financial control, professional conduct, and retailing.
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03
Setting Up a Salon Business Plan
NQF Level 4 · 7 Credits · Business planning, occupational health & safety, and legal obligations for running a beauty salon.
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04
Integumentary System
NQF Level 4 · 5 Credits · Skin structure, functions, conditions, and the barrier function relevant to beauty treatments.
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05
Anatomy
NQF Level 4 · 5 Credits · Skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems relevant to beauty therapy.
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06
Manual Skincare Treatment
NQF Level 4 · 20 Credits · Client consultation, skin analysis, cleansing, toning, exfoliation, masks, massage, and aftercare.
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07
Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting and Shaping
NQF Level 3 · 4 Credits · Tinting procedures, eyebrow shaping techniques, patch testing, and contraindications.
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08
Day, Evening & Bridal Make-Up
NQF Level 4 · 12 Credits · Make-up techniques for day, evening, and bridal applications including colour theory and face shapes.
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09
Manicure & Pedicure Service
NQF Level 3 · 12 Credits · Nail structure, manicure and pedicure procedures, nail art, and common nail conditions.
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10
Temporary Hair Removal
NQF Level 3 · 12 Credits · Waxing techniques (hot and strip wax), sugaring, threading, and aftercare for body and facial hair removal.
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11
Manual Body Care Treatment
NQF Level 4 · 10 Credits · Body wraps, scrubs, exfoliation, and body care consultation techniques.
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12
Body Massage
NQF Level 4 · 24 Credits · Swedish massage techniques, consultation, anatomy for massage, and treatment adaptations.
12 modules, each with a checkpoint assessment.
Where you'll study
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