Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID102497
NQF Level4
Credits540
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

145 active accredited provider organisations

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 133–144 of 145 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Total Concept Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation nos: 02-QCTO/AC-TTC231124185802 | 02-QCTO/SDP180124083108

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029

QCTO Active

Training At Work

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Acornhoek · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP220922124050

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2027

QCTO Active

Tshwane North TVET College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC111125184024

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

Tshwane North TVET College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP101121-3583

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 8, 2026

QCTO Active

uMgungundlovu TVET College - Msunduzi Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pietermaritzburg · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP160824110239

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 14, 2029

QCTO Active

VanDer Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: George · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC190625124652 | 01-QCTO/SDP100725201902 | 01-QCTO/SDP230323144425

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030

QCTO Active

Vhembe TVET College - Makwarela Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sibasa · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP170923135038

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 14, 2028

QCTO Active

Western TVET College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Randfontein · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC070126111322

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Western TVET College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randfontein · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP061221-3965

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 5, 2026

QCTO Active

Z and Y Academy and Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kinross · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP101121-3585

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 8, 2026

QCTO Active

Zahra International Hair Academy (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP041223162257

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 23, 2028

QCTO Active

Zenith Training Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP230323134128

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 22, 2028

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

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
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.