Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Occupational Certificate is a Level 4 qualification in the Personal Care subfield, focused on preparing learners for hairdressing-related work. The supplied record indicates that it carries 540 credits and is located on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a formal foundation for hairdressing and personal-care work might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that its focus and enrolment conditions suit their goals before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has an approved direct-pathway relationship with the Hairdresser occupation. This means it may support preparation for hairdressing work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, or access to the occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Hairdressing-related skills
- Personal-care service skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Hairdresser
- Quality Partner
- NAMB SERVICES SETA
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 540
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 145 matching provider organisations.
Abvaho Phanda Group
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Academy of Somatology and Hairdressing
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Alberton Hair Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
Amka Products
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Amos / Kgaphamadi Community Organisation
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Amos/Kgaphamadi Community Organization
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 11, 2028
ASSA Cosmetics
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Beauty Emporium Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2027
Blush Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2028
Brace Naveg JV
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
Camford Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Cape Academy of Hair and Beauty
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 4, 2027
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
- SAQA ID
- 102497
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 540
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Personal Care
- Originator
- DQP SERV
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about applicable assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 102497 and NQF Level 4 details match the current offering.