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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

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

ProvinceTown / CityProvider name or accreditation number

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 145–145 of 145 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Zurel Private College

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

Accredited location: Polokwane · Limpopo

Accreditation nos: 09-QCTO/AC-TTC270424210505 | 09-QCTO/SDP020623103307

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029

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.

Career pathways

Careers Related to This Qualification

These careers have approved relationships with this qualification in the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer. A relationship shows that the qualification is relevant to the career pathway; it does not automatically mean that completing the qualification guarantees entry, appointment or employment in that occupation.

Direct Pathway

Hairdresser

OFO 2021-514101 · Trade occupation

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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.