02 Year Full Time Beauty Therapy and Esthetician (Somatology) Course Diploma (Includes Aesthetics, Permanent Make Up) ​

(Level 05 Diploma)

                                                                                                (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 two years full time excluding final examinations. Course commences in March.
    • 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

                                                                                                        Course 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 per year off and fees: R1800 x 10 months per year (10 months in year one and 10 months in year two)


    ​(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 Diploma (USA), CPD (UK) and QCTO NQF Level 04 Certificate (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 per year and fees: R2250 x 10 months per year (10 months in year one and 10 months in year two)


    ​(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 Below excludes 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.)

    OPTION 02:
    GVETAB (USA), CPD (UK) and QCTO (SA) Accredited Below excludes 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 

    • 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

    MICROBLADING:
    DEFINITION
    BASIC SKIN THEORY
    SANITISATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
    DURATION
    HEALING PERIOD
    TOUCH UP SESSION
    PAIN LEVEL
    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    PRE CARE PROCEDURES
    POST CARE PROCEDURES
    MICROBLADING PRODUCTS AND TOOLS
    EYEBROW MAPPING
    CORRECT EYEBROW ARCHITECTURE AND SHAPING
    MICROBLADING STROKES AND PATTERNS
    MICROBLADING PRESSURE
    CLIENT CONSULTATION
    MICROBLADING PROCEDURE 

    EYELASH EXTENSIONS:
    INTRODUCTION TO EYELASH EXTENSIONS
    BASIC ANATOMY
    DIFFERENT MATERIALS
    DIFFERENT CURLS
    DIFFERENT LENGTHS AND THICKNESS
    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    PRE CARE PROCEDURE
    POST CARE PROCEDURE
    PRODUCTS AND TOOLS
    SANITISATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
    PROCEDURE

    EYELASH LIFTING:
    INTRODUCTION TO EYELASH LIFTING
    BASIC ANATOMY
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    PRE CARE PROCEDURE
    POST CARE PROCEDURE
    SANITISATIONS, DISINFECTION AND STERILISATION
    PRODUCTS AND TOOLS
    PROCEDURE

    MICROSHADING (POWDER & OMBRE BROWS):
    DEFINITION
    BASIC SKIN THEORY
    SANITISATION, DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
    DURATION
    HEALING PERIOD
    TOUCH UP SESSION
    PAIN LEVEL
    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    PRE CARE PROCEDURES
    POST CARE PROCEDURES
    MICROSHADING PRODUCTS AND TOOLS
    EYEBROW MAPPING
    COLOUR MATCHING
    CORRECT EYEBROW ARCHITECTURE AND SHAPING
    MICROSHADING STROKES AND PATTERNS
    MICROSHADING PRESSURE
    CLIENT CONSULTATION
    MICROSHADING PROCEDURE 

    BB GLOW FACIAL (SEMI-PERMANENT FOUNDATION):
    WHAT IS A BB GLOW FACIAL?
    ANATOMY OF THE SKIN
    BENEFITS OF A BB GLOW FACIAL
    COLOUR MATCHING AND THEORY
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    PRE CARE PROCEDURE
    POST CARE PROCEDURE
    BB GLOW TREATMENT PROCEDURE
    BB GLOW EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS NEEDED

    STRETCH MARK CONCEALING:
    WHAT IS STRETCH MARK CONCEALING?
    ANATOMY OF THE SKIN
    BENEFITS OF STRETCH MARK CONCEALING
    COLOUR MATCHING AND THEORY
    CONTRAINDICATIONS
    PRE CARE PROCEDURE
    POST CARE PROCEDURE
    STRETCH MARK CONCEALING TREATMENT PROCEDURE
    STRETCH MARK CONCEALING EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS NEEDED

    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

    Micro Needling
    What is Micro Needling?
    Anatomy Of The Skin
    How Does Micro Needling Work?
    Benefits of Micro Needling
    How Can One Have A Micro Needling Treatment
    Contraindications
    Pre Care Procedure
    Post Care Procedure
    Microneedling Treatment Procedure
    Micro Needling Equipment and Products Needed

    Chemical Peel
    What is a Chemical Peel?
    Anatomy Of The Skin
    How Do Chemical Peels Work?
    Benefits of Chemical Peels
    Variations of Chemical Peels
    How Often Can A Chemical Peel Be Performed
    Duration Of The Procedure
    Contraindications
    Pre Care Procedure
    Post Care Procedure
    Chemical Peel Treatment Procedure
    Chemical Peel Equipment and Products Needed

    Microdermabrasion
    What is a Microdermabrasion?
    Anatomy Of The Skin
    How Does Microdermabrasion Work?
    Benefits of Microdermabrasion
    Microdermabrasion Device Comparisons Needed
    How Often One Can Have A Treatment
    Duration
    Healing Period
    Contraindications
    Pre Care Procedure
    Post Care Procedure
    Treatment Procedure

    Dermaplanning
    What is Dermaplanning?
    Anatomy Of The Skin
    How Does Dermaplanning Work?
    Benefits of Dermaplanning
    Variatons of Dermaplanning
    Contraindications of Dermaplaning
    Pre Care Procedure
    Post Care Procedure

    Dermaplanning Treatment Procedure            Dermaplaning Equipment and Products Needed 
    • Special Effects Make Up
    • Lymphatic Drainage
    • Collagen Threads
    • Algae and Pedi Peels
    • Lip Blushing
    • Stretch Mark Camouflage
    • Hydra Pen Facial
    • High Frequency Wands
    • Oxygen Infusion Facial
    • Medi Facial Including LED Therapy
    • Radio Frequency
    • Ultrasonic Cavitation
    • Laser Lipo Pads
    • Vacuum Therapy and Cupping Therapy
    • Laser Hair Removal


    • Cosmetic Chemistry,
    • Professionalism and Business Principles
    • Setting up a Salon Business Plan
    • Integumentary System
    • Human Anatomy
    • 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
    • Cosmetic Chemistry
    • Professionalism and Business Principles
    • Setting Up a Salon Business Plan
    • Integumentary System
    • Human Anatomy
    • 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