01 Year Full Time Beauty Therapy (Professional Beauty Therapist)​

(Level 04)

                                                                                                (GVETAB USA) (CPD UK) Accredited                                                                                               (

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    • NB: Students who do not have their own kits and tools on hand before the course begins are welcome to use the academy's kit and tools provided in class at no additional cost. If you have your own kit you can bring it in.
    • We are an internationally based company.
    • The course is accredited by The Global Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board and is also CPD accredited which is a UK based accreditation board recognized in over 130+ countries internationally
    • This course is a women's empowerment initiative which is why the price is so affordable. Through this we wish to enable women to create an income source for themselves.
    • The course duration is one year full time excluding final examinations. Course commences in March and ends in March the next year. Graduation will take place in April / May the next year.
    • There are certain lessons that will have  a longer duration than allocated times below however students will be informed of it in advance
    • Hands on training. All practical's are demonstrated in class and each student will practically complete all demonstrated practical's hands on in class.
    • Small classes therefore ensuring individual attention to each student.
    • We focus on practical’s in class whereby theory is done as homework.
    • Please scroll down further below for full course syllabus, timings, dates and fees.

    • Durban:Mathews Meyiwa Road, Morningside.


    Johannesburg:Owl Street, Auckland Park


    Cape Town address:Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock

    Classes: (Monday - Friday)
    Commences on: 13 April 2026
    Time: 08:00am – 12:30pm

    • There are certain lessons that will have  a longer duration than allocated times above however students will be informed of it in advance

                                                                                                        Fees:
    Payment plan available:

    OPTION 01:
    GVETAB (USA) and (CPD UK) Accredited Course.     Fees can be paid in an installment plan if student cannot afford to pay it at once, deposit before course: R1850.00 and fees: R1800 x 10 months

    ​(Includes learning material / module notes 

    • NB: Students who do not have their own kits and tools on hand before the course begins are welcome to use the academy's kit and tools provided in class at no additional cost. If you have your own kit you can bring it in.)

    OPTION 02:
    GVETAB (USA), CPD (UK) and QCTO (SA) Accredited Course. Below excludes once off external EISA exam fees.  Fees can be paid in an installment plan if student cannot afford to pay it at once, deposit before course: R1850.00 and fees: R2250 x 10 months


    ​(Includes learning material / module notes 

    • NB: Students who do not have their own kits and tools on hand before the course begins are welcome to use the academy's kit and tools provided in class at no additional cost. If you have your own kit you can bring it in. )

    Course syllabus:

    Nail Technology

    • What is nail technology
    • Sanitisation, disinfection and sterilisation procedures
    • Workspace and proper ventilation
    • Ergonomics of working with clients
    • Nail anatomy
    • Nail diseases
    • Different nail technology products
    • Different nail technology tools
    • Different types of manicures and pedicures (spa and express mani and pedi)
    • Different kinds of manicures and pedicures
    • Different nail file grits
    • Prepping of nail
    • Pushing back of cuticles
    • General filing rules
    • General buffing rules
    • The different nail shapes and achieving them
    • Three stroke method of application
    • Basic manicure and pedicure procedure
    • Gel procedure
    • Acrylic procedure
    • Acrylic dip procedure
    • Polygel procedure
    • Silk and fibre procedure
    • Nail extension procedure
    • Forms with builder gel and acrylic procedure
    • Soak off procedure for gel and acrylic
    • Proper E-File Operation
    • Overview of E-File Bits
    • Infills, backfills and french rebalance.
    • Nail art:
    • Colour combination and theory
    • Composition rules
    • Different nail art brushes
    • Creating textured elements
    • Fast stone setting
    • Nail art glitter application
    • Ombre
    • French
    • Foiling
    • Dotting
    • Flower designs
    • Leopard Print
    • Water decals
    • Nail art stickers
    • Nail art stamps​
    • 3D nail art

    ​Make-Up: 

    *History of Make-Up Artistry
    *Sanitisation, Disinfection and Sterilisation
    *Basic skin care and anatomy
    *Different Kinds of Make-Up Artistry Tools
    *Diferent Kinds of Make-Up Artistry Products
    *Face Structure
    *Prepping the eye area
    *Filling and shapping the eyebrows
    *Eyeshadow application base, transition, medium, outer v, highlighting tear duct and brow bone
    *Cats eye
    *Mascara application
     *Setting up a professional workstation 
    *Client investigation: Identifying positive and negative aspects of the face 
    *Identifying face shapes 
    *Dealing with different skin types 
    *Differences between day, film and photoshoot, bridal, evening make up: differences and creation
    *Study of different make-up looks and how to achieve them  (day, evening etc)
    *Working with different eye shapes
    *Working with different lip shapes
    *Make-up for mature skin
    *Prepping skin for a beautiful base: primer 
    *Choosing foundations, concealers and color correctors
    *Highlighting and contouring 
    *Highlighting and contouring for different face shapes
    *Blush application 
    *Lip contouring
    *Mastering eyeshadow and false lashes (including smokey eye and cut crease) 
    *Airbrushing 
    *Baking face 
    *Strobing 
    *Different eye liner styles
    *Setting make-up 

    Hair Styling: 
    *The History of hairstyling
    *Health and safety
    *Hair preparation
    *Different hair products
    *Different hair tools
    *Symmetrical and symmetrical hairstyles
    *Accessories in hair design
    *Adding flowers to the hair
    *Sectioning hair
    *Hair straightening
    *Hair curling and waving (basic, spiral, ringlet, pin curl, bombshell, boho, hollywood)
    *Chignon type one and two
    *French Roll
    *Sleek and sculpted bun
    *Ballet bun
    *Bardot pony
    *Faux bob
    *Adding extensions into the hair
    *Mixing hair designs 
    *twist braid
    *2 strand braid 
    *3 strand braid 
    *4 strand braid 
    *Fishtail Braid 
    *French Plait 
    *Dutch Braid 
    *Fringe Braid 
    *Halo/Milk maid Braid 
    *Waterfall braid
    *Bardot Plait 

    *Dishevelled Plait 

    • Facial Therapy
    • THE IMPORTANCE OF SKIN CARE
    • FOODS THAT IMPACT THE SK
    • SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS
    • SKIN ANATOMY
    • FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN
    • THE SKINS PH
    • LAYERS OF THE SKIN
    • BASIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AND PURPOSES
    • COMMON SKIN DISORDERS
    • THE DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES
    • IMPACTS OF SKIN ON YOUR LIFE
    • HOW TO DEAL WITH COMMON SKIN ISSUES
    • SKIN CARE FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
    • THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF FACIALS
    • CONTRAINDICATIONS OF FACIALS
    • SANTISATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILISATION
    • BASIC FACIAL

    • EYEBROW AND EYELASH TINTING:
    • WHAT IS IT?
    • PROS
    • CONS
    • IS IT SAFE?
    • CAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
    • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    • PRE TREATMENT CARE
    • POST TREATMENT CARE
    • SANITISATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILISATION
    • DIFFERENT TOOLS AND PRODUCTS
    • PROCEDURE

    • MASSAGE
    • INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE THERAPY
    • WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY
    • HISTORY OF MASSAGE
    • ANATOMY: TISSUES, ORGANS AND NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEMS
    • MUSCLE ANATOMY
    • HUMAN MUSCULAR SYSTEM
    • THE DIFFERENT MASSAGE MANIPULATIONS EFFLUERAGE, FRICTION, PETTRISAGE, TAPOTEMENT, VIBRATION AND SUB MANIPULATIONS
    • CONTRAINDICATIONS TO MASSAGE
    • CREAMS AND OILS
    • BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
    • INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
    • NECK AND SHOULDER MASSAGE
    • BACK MASSAGE
    • FULL BODY MASSAGE
    • SWEDISH MASSAGE
    • ANTI CELLULITE MASSAGE
    • HOT STONE MASSAGE
    • PRENATAL MASSAGE
    • THAI MASSAGE
    • FACIAL MASSAGE
    • INFANT MASSAGE
    • THAI FOOT MASSAGE
    • CHAIR MASSAGE
    • DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
    • GERIATRIC MASSAGE
    • SANITISATION AND STERILISATION PROCEDURES
    • PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND A CLEAR CODE OF CONDUCT
    • CLIENT CONSULTATION
    • MASSAGE EQUIPMENT

    • AROMATHERAPY
    • WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY
    • HISTORY OF AROMATHERAPY
    • HOW DOES AROMATHERAPY WORK
    • ESSENTIAL OILS
    • ABSOLUTES
    • CARRIER OILS
    • CO2S
    • FRAGRANCE OILS
    • RESINS
    • ESSENTIAL OILS CAUTIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND TOXIC OILS
    • FRAGRANCE BLENDING
    • TOP NOTE ESSENCES
    • MIDDLE NOTE ESSENCES
    • BASE NOTE ESSENCES
    • AROMATHERAPY BATHS
    • AROMATHERAPY MASSAGES
    • AROMATHERAPY INHALATION
    • AROMATHERAPY FOR STRESS
    • AROMATHERAPY FOR CHILDREN
    • APPLICATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS
    • BENEFITS OF HOLISTIC AROMATHERAPY
    • AROMATHERAPY OILS AND REMEDIES FOR AILMENTS
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    • REFLEXOLOGY
    • WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY
    • HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
    • REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS
    • BODY SYSTEM
    • BENEFITS
    • CAUTIONS
    • ​PROCEDURE
    • REFLEXOLOGY FOR VARIOUS AILMENTS

    Professional Waxing:

    • The different hair removal methods
    • The history of hair removal
    • The components of a hair follicle
    • The layers of the hair
    • The different types of hair
    • The different stages of hair growth
    • Contraindications to waxing services
    • Pre care procedures
    • Post care procedures
    • Sanitisation, disinfection and sterilisation
    • Preperation of client and bed set up
    • Pre waxing  procedure
    • During wax procedure
    • Post waxing procedure
    • The different wax formulations and products
    • Different waxing methods
    • Soft wax vs. Hard Wax
    • How to use cold wax
    • How to use soft wax
    • How to use hard wax
    • How to use roll-on wax
    • Waxing legs
    • Waxing arms
    • Waxing the underarms
    • Waxing the upper lip
    • Waxing the chin
    • Waxing the eyebrows
    • Waxing sides of face
    • Waxing the chest
    • Waxing the stomach
    • Waxing the back

    Professional Sugaring:

    • The history of sugaring
    • What is sugaring?
    • The benefits of sugaring
    • The sugaring recipe
    • Sugaring single dip method
    • Sugaring ball wax method
    • Sugaring Contraindications
    • Sugaring pre care procedure
    • Sugaring post care procedure
    • Sugaring the Underarm
    • Sugaring the Arms
    • Sugaring the Legs
    • Waxing sides of face
    • Sugaring the Upperlip
    • Sugaring the Chin
    • Sugaring the Brows

    Facial Threading:

    • The history of threading
    • How does it work
    • Threading methods
    • Threading pros
    • Threading cons
    • Threading Contraindications
    • Pre care procedure
    • Post care procedure
    • Threading the Brows
    • Threading the Sides of the Face
    • ​Threading the chin
    • Threading the Upperlip

    • Demonstrate and explain the importance of deportment in the workplace 
    • Explain employment in a specific occupation 
    • Market retail products and services in the salon environment 
    • Provide reception and administrative services 
    • Apply occupational health and safety standards in a salon environment 
    • Handle a range of customer complaints 
    • Produce business plans for a new venture 
    • Supervise the functions of a hairdressing salon 
    • Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication 
    • Interpret and use information from texts 
    • Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes 
    • Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts 
    • Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems 
    • Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts 
    • Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts 
    • Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts 
    • Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes 
    • Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues 
    • Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts 
    • Apply make-up to reflect historical periods 
    • Apply Self Management through the Concepts of Positive Self-esteem and Resiliency 
    • Identify disorders of the skin and hair 
    • Perform a manicure and pedicure service 
    • Perform eye lash tint and eyebrow tinting and shaping 
    • Perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing and bleaching 
    • Prepare and perform nail art services 
    • Prepare for and finish off salon services 
    • Prepare for and perform a facial consultancy service 
    • Apply fibre/silk nail technology 
    • Apply gel nail enhancement 
    • Apply innovative thinking to the development of a small business 
    • Apply liquid and powder nail enhancement 
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV and AIDS, other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Tuberculosis (TB) for counselling purposes 
    • Manage finances of a new venture 
    • Perform a facial and back cleanse service 
    • Perform a relaxing back and neck massage 
    • Perform a specialised manicure and pedicure using various techniques 
    • Perform air brushing nail services 
    • Perform make-up services for all occasions 
    • Perform nail services using an electric nail drill 
    • Plan strategically to improve new venture performance 
    • Prepare for and apply specialised eyelash treatment service 
    • Process data using information technology 

    Specialisation: Beauty Care:
    Perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing and bleaching
    Perform a relaxing back and neck massage
    Perform a facial and back cleanse service
    Perform make-up services for all occasions
    Perform eye lash tint and eyebrow tinting and shaping
    Perform a specialised manicure and pedicure using various technique
    Perform manicure and pedicure services
    Identify disorders of the skin and hair

    Specialisation: Nail Services:
    Perform manicure and pedicure
    Apply gel nail technology
    Apply liquid and powder nail enhancements
    Apply fibre/silk nail technology
    Perform a specialised manicure and pedicure using various
    Prepare and perform nail art service

    Generic elective unit standards:
    Perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing and bleaching
    Perform eye lash tint and eyebrow tinting and shaping
    Process data using information technology
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV and AIDS, other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Tuberculosis (TB) for counselling purposes
    Prepare and finish-off a salon service
    Manage finances of a new venture
    Plan strategically to improve new venture performance
    Apply innovative thinking to the development of a new business
    Perform nail air brushing services
    Perform nail services using an electric nail drill
    Apply make-up to reflect historical periods
    Perform make-up services for all occasions
    Apply Self Management through the Concepts of Positive Self-esteem and Resiliency
    IPrepare for and perform a facial consultancy service

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    On achieving this qualification, the learner will be able to:

    1. Set up a salon.

    2. Coordinate and perform a salon service.

    3. Perform beauty services.