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 121–132 of 145 matching provider organisations.
The Hair and Beauty Specialist Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 22, 2028
The Hair College : Image One (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 25, 2028
The Hair Trade Test Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 14, 2028
The NM Virtuent
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029
The Sorbet Experience
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 4, 2028
The South African Academy for Hair and Skincare Technology (SAAHST)
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030
The Wig Clinic
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 24, 2029
Thekwini TVET College - Cato Manor Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 20, 2030
Thekwini TVET College- Cato Manor Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 20, 2028
Thekwini TVET College- MELBOURNE Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 20, 2028
Thubelihle Graduate Institute (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 2, 2028
Tjantjello Training Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 3, 2029
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.