Occupational Certificate: Hairdressing

Offered at 22 TVET colleges across South Africa for 2027

Occupational Certificate

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this occupational qualification are set by each college in line with the national curriculum document for this qualification, and generally start from Grade 9 (or NQF Level 1) or equivalent prior learning. Contact your chosen TVET college directly to confirm the exact subjects and grades needed for this intake.

About this programme

This occupational qualification provides practical and theoretical training in hair cutting, styling, colouring and treatments, together with the client service skills used in a working salon. It is registered on the OQSF and leads directly to the Hairdresser occupation.

Possible careers

Hairdresser

SAQA ID: 102497
Qualification Number: 60420014

NSFAS allowances apply to this qualification for learners who qualify - confirm the details with the college.

TVET admission doesn't use the standard APS scale - entry requirements above apply nationally, but always confirm current details with the college before applying.

Where to study this programme

Central Johannesburg TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Coastal KZN TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

College of Cape Town

TVET college · Western Cape

Ekurhuleni West TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Elangeni TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Esayidi TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Flavius Mareka TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Gert Sibande TVET College

TVET college · Mpumalanga

Goldfields TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Mopani South East TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Motheo TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Northern Cape Urban TVET College

TVET college · Northern Cape

Northlink TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

Orbit TVET College

TVET college · North West

Port Elizabeth TVET College

TVET college · Eastern Cape

Sedibeng TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Sekhukhune TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Thekwini TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Tshwane North TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Umgungundlovu TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Vhembe TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Western TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

This programme is a national occupational qualification registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, so its curriculum and outcomes are the same at every college that offers it. Application dates, contact details and campus locations differ by college - check the college's own page above for its specific details before applying.