COURSE OVERVIEW / CURRICULUM

SHA offers both National and International Hairdressing Qualifications. National Qualifications are aligned with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Service SETA Accreditation number: 10056. The aim is for learner to achieve their industry recognized hairdressing trade test. Access to trade test via FAME Systems, a NAMB registered trade test centre.

ITEC is the premier International Awarding Organisation for qualifications in the global Hairdressing Industry and is operating in over 49 countries worldwide. ITEC registration number: 14376

Hairdressing Qualifications offered at our school are: Full Time & Part Time

Stellenbosch Hair Academy: Qualifications

National QualificationsInternational ITEC Qualifications
ID 102497
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser NQF4
www.saqa.org.za		ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
 

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

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A complete list with all qualifications & unit standards will be given to the students at the beginning of their academic period.

ITEC LEVEL 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

  • UHB 212 – Advise and consult with clients
  • UHB 213 – Shampoo, condition and treatment the hair and scalp
  • UHB 214 – Cut ladies hair
  • UHB 215 – Style and finish hair
  • UHB 216 – Set and dress hair
  • UHB 217 – Colour and lighten hair
  • UHB 218 – Fulfil salon reception duties
  • UHB 219 – Perm and neutralise hair
  • UHB 220 – Hair relaxing treatments and techniques
  • UHB 221 – Cut men’s hair
  • UHB 222 – Plait and twist hair
  • UHB 223 – Temporarily attach hair to enhance a style

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

  • iUH 309 – Provide client consultation services
  • iUH 310 – Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
  • iUH 311 – Creatively colour and lighten hair
  • iUH 312 – Creatively style and dress hair
  • iUH 313 – Provide hair colour correction services
  • iUH 316 – Provide creative hair extension services

Stellenbosch Hair Academy’s innovative curriculum also includes the following subjects:

  • Time Management skills
  • Salon Administration and Reception skills
  • Sales and Marketing techniques
  • Understanding the Hairdressing Industry
  • On set hair design (Film/Television/Pageant/Fashion/Photo)
  • An Editorial Photo shoot that will showcase the accumulation of talent, creativity and skills.
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REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Potential students must have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for Hairdressing. A love to work with people, communication skills and a good
sense of fashion is important. Students may be requested to attend a formal interview to be selected.
This is a physically demanding industry, thus great health and soft shoes will be top priority.

Academic requirements:

  • Communication at NQF Level 1
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1
  • 16 years & older
  • Grade 10/ Standard 8 (preference will be given to Grade 12 learners)
  • Exemptions may be made for adult learners with or without experience in the Hairdressing Industry.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements to successfully complete International Hairdressing programmes:

  • Successful completion of prescribed theoretical and practical work (Formative, Summative assessments & learning evidence) The student must pass all Units/ Modules/ Learning Programmes of the course to be promoted to the next Level / Learning Programme or to achieve the full Qualification. This includes both theory and practical programmes. Please refer to the reassessment policy for information should the student not pass all Units/ Modules/ Learning Programmes
  • International Theory & Practical Pass: 60%
  • Stellenbosch Hair Academy: Theory Pass requirement: 70%;
  • Practical Pass requirement: (100% of Specific Outcomes must be achieved)
  • Completed Portfolio of Evidence (required amount of models)
  • 100% class attendance and other scheduled learning activities
  • Completion of the minimum hours in formal work experience and other scheduled learning activities set out by the Academy (salon placement programme/ Work integrated learning)
  • South African Students will also be required to pass all Fundamental Units (Mathematical Literacy & Communication) as stipulated in the Qualification requirements
  • Payment of fees in full

VERY IMPORTANT:
To complete the course successfully, students will be required to work on live models (clients). Students are responsible to provide their own models for all practical training and assessments; however the Academy is in close proximity of the University and other businesses, ensuring students have access to numerous models.