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 85–96 of 145 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Nkangala Skills Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Witbank · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP220525144621

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Northern Cape Urban TVET College – Kimberley Campus

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

Accredited locations: Kimberley · Northern Cape | Kimberly · Northern Cape

Accreditation nos: 03-QCTO/AC-TTC241025085041 | 03-QCTO/SDP050922194318

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2030

QCTO Active

Northlink TVET College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC190625123224

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Northlink TVET College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC150323013406

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 12, 2028

QCTO Active

Novelile Projects

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Msogwaba · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP080125195747

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Okuhlekodwa Trading and Projects 166

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Nkomazi · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/AC-TTC241125132533

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

Opila Beautiful Projects

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP170223194117

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 16, 2028

QCTO Active

Opportunity Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited locations: Polokwane · Limpopo | Seshego · Limpopo

Accreditation nos: 09-QCTO/AC-TTC120126160914 | 09-QCTO/SDP210825165403

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

Orbit TVET College – Rustenburg Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Rustenburg · North West

Accreditation no: 06-QCTO/SDP210823103605

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 20, 2028

QCTO Active

Pitch Black Salon And Projects

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vosloorus · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP060823144430

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 27, 2028

QCTO Active

Port Elizabeth Public Further Education and Training College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP270722113412

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 26, 2027

QCTO Active

Prestige International Training Academy of Hair and Beauty

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

Accredited location: Edenvale · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC150323090224 | 07-QCTO/SDP160124202055

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 15, 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.

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.