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Cosmetology
Develop practical salon competence, client-care habits and the safety standards needed to deliver professional cosmetology services.
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Transform skill and creativity into confidence for every client.
Develop practical salon competence, client-care habits and the safety standards needed to deliver professional cosmetology services. From the start, your learning stays close to the workplace as you practise hair, beauty and personal-care services, client consultation and service and salon hygiene, safety and professional practice through hands-on activities and real-world challenges. You’ll leave ready to contribute with confidence, pursue opportunities such as cosmetology practitioner or salon assistant, or turn your skills into an enterprise of your own.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. This programme accommodates multiple admission routes, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
Open to eligible Sixth Form Pathway applicants.
Applicants may enter with one (1) CXC subject or one (1) City & Guilds subject.
Applicants may alternatively enter with a Level 1 certificate from HEART/NCTVET.
Programme structure
The applicable NCTVET Skill Offering is presented below as the programme structure, retaining its published code, title, unit level, type and hours.
The 41 competence standards below are the Core units listed for this NCTVET qualification.
CSBBTH0062CProvide Lash and Brow Treatment2Core30CSBBTH0082BDemonstrate Retail Beauty Care Products2Core20CSBCOR0041BDeliver Quality Service to Customers1Core20CSBCOS0041APerform Basic Hair and Scalp Treatments1Core20CSBCOS0202BPerform Hair Styling Services2Core40CRIMAT0011BPerform Basic Mathematical Computations1Core40CSBBTH0072CProvide Temporary Epilation and Bleaching Treatments2Core30CSBCOR0001CPerform Interactive Workplace Communication1Core10CSBCOS0021BPerform Wet Hair Styling and Roller Placement1Core20CSBCOS0042BConduct Financial Transactions2Core30CSBCOS0132BMaintain Wigs and Hair Pieces2Core20CSBCOS0172BPerform Permanent Wave Services2Core30CSBBTH0012BApply Nail Enhancement2Core40CSBBTH0032BApply Nail Art2Core20CSBCOR0003CMaintain Customer Relations3Core20CSBCOS0011CPerform Temporary Hair Colour Services1Core20CSBCOS0122CDesign and Apply Hair Extensions2Core30CSBCOS0212BPerform Hair and Scalp Treatments2Core20CSBCOR0011BMaintain a Safe, Clean and Efficient Work Environment1Core20CSBCOS0001CPrepare Clients for Salon Service1Core10CSBCOS0023CProvide Specialist Hair Styling Services3Core40CSBCOS0031BPerform Shampooing and Conditioning Service1Core20CSBCOS0162BPerform Chemical Straightening Services2Core30CSBCOS0182BPerform Hair Braiding Services2Core30BSBSBM0012BCraft Personal Entrepreneurial Strategy2Core45CSBBTH0002BProvide Manicure and Pedicure Services1Core50CSBBTH0022BMerchandise Beauty Care and Related Products2Core10CSBBTH0122BDesign and Apply Facial Make-Up2Core30CSBCOR0021BPlan and Organize Work1Core20CSBCOS0012BSchedule and Check Out Clients2Core10CSBCOS0052BPerform Stock Control Procedures2Core20CSBCOS0102CPerform Semi-Permanent Hair Colour Services2Core40CSBCOS0142BPerform Thermal Straightening, Curling and Waving2Core20CSBSCN0012AApply the Basic Principles of Hair Dressing Science2Core20CRICOM0011BApply Language and Communication Skills1Core40CSBCOS0002BReceive and Direct Clients2Core10CSBCOS0022BPerform Hair Shaping2Core30CSBCOS0072BConsult with Clients and Diagnose Hair and Scalp Conditions2Core30CSBCOS0192BProvide Permanent Hair Colour Services2Core60CSHCOR0011BManage Self Against Risks Related to HIV and AIDS in the Work Place1Core20ITICOR0011BCarry Out Data Entry and Retrieval Procedures1Core30The structure shown is a guide. Course or unit sequencing and availability may be adjusted to reflect enrolment levels, faculty availability and programme scheduling requirements. Offerings may therefore move to a different semester or position in the sequence.
You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about health & wellness and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.
Main Campus
This programme is based at the campus shown. Selected classes may also use online, field, laboratory or work-placement environments.