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 73–84 of 145 matching provider organisations.
Marlenes Hair Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2030
Masikila Training Solution
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Metropolitan Artisans and Skills Development Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Michelangelo School of Hair
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 24, 2028
Milzet Holding
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 3, 2027
Mo Klein Hair Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 13, 2026
Mopani TVET College - Phalaborwa Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2030
Motheo TVET College (National Artisan Development Academy)
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 14, 2028
Nail Boss Beauty Salon and Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 18, 2029
Namibia Hair Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 2, 2027
Namuntlha Training And Development (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 10, 2028
NG Skills Development Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
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.