OUR PROGRAMMES
Programmes
Full-Time, Part-Time and Evening hairdressing courses in Pretoria, Gauteng, all leading to the same nationally recognised qualification.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Your Way Towards Becoming a Qualified Hairdresser
Choose the study path that fits your life. All routes lead to the same nationally recognised qualification.
Full-Time
- Classes Monday to Friday
- Knowledge and practical modules combined
- Work experience completed after fulltime learning
- Then apply for final summative assessment / trade test
Part-Time
- Register with La Louve and an accredited salon
- One class a week (Monday or Tuesday)
- Work in salon the rest of the week
- Two to three years to complete
Evening Classes
- Wednesday evenings
- Follows the part-time syllabus or skills training
- Great for those working during the day
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Programme Outline
National Certificate: Hairdressing, SAQA ID 102497, NQF Level 4, 540 credits. Click a programme below to see what it covers.
Knowledge Modules7 theory modules
- ✓Introductory studies
- ✓Hair and skin
- ✓Shampoo, conditioners and treatments
- ✓Communication and sales
- ✓Hairstyling
- ✓Hair cutting
- ✓Chemical hair services
Practical Skill Modules6 hands-on modules
- ✓Shampoo, condition and treatment
- ✓Style hair
- ✓Cut hair
- ✓Colour hair
- ✓Provide chemical hair treatment
- ✓Maintain professional customer services
Work Experience Modules5 salon-based modules
- ✓Provide shampoo in the salon
- ✓Provide hairstyling
- ✓Provide haircutting
- ✓Provide chemical services
- ✓Maintain standards
International Qualification – City & Guilds L327 units · optional international add-on
- ✓104 Styling men’s hair (3 credits)
- ✓201 Working in the hair industry (4 credits)
- ✓202 Follow health and safety in the salon (3 credits)
- ✓203 Client consultation for hair services (3 credits)
- ✓204 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp (3 credits)
- ✓205 Promote products and services to clients (3 credits)
- ✓206 Cut women’s hair (8 credits)
- ✓207 Colour and lighten hair (10 credits)
- ✓208 Perm and neutralise hair (7 credits)
- ✓209 The art of dressing hair (5 credits)
- ✓210 Cut men’s hair (6 credits)
- ✓213 Display stock to promote sales (3 credits)
- ✓215 Provide scalp massage services (4 credits)
- ✓216 Salon reception duties (3 credits)
- ✓217 Style and finish African type hair (5 credits)
- ✓302 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice (4 credits)
- ✓303 Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues (3 credits)
- ✓304 Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks (8 credits)
- ✓305 Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques (7 credits)
- ✓306 Colour hair to create a variety of looks (11 credits)
- ✓307 Human resource management within hair & beauty (7 credits)
- ✓308 Perm hair to create a variety of looks (7 credits)
- ✓309 Provide hair extension services (5 credits)
- ✓311 Bridal hairstyling (4 credits)
- ✓316 Creative hairdressing design skills (8 credits)
- ✓317 Promote and sell products and services (4 credits)
- ✓410 Hair colour correction (12 credits)
Study material included: textbooks on Google Drive plus additional notes and handouts.
YOUR FUTURE
Where This Qualification Can Take You
Career Opportunities
- Junior hairstylist
- Senior hairstylist
- Salon manager
- Salon owner
- Technical advisor for a hair care company
- Representative
- Movie / TV stylist
- Freelance hairstylist
- Stylist on cruise ships
- Trainer / teacher
Our Competitive Edge
- Our teachers and trainers work in the salon on their non-training days, keeping them current with new techniques
- Our student salon on Wednesdays gives fulltime learners real salon experience under supervision
- Top, hardworking learners get to complete workplace hours in our fulltime salon
- City & Guilds and SAQA syllabi let learners qualify nationally and internationally
- Colour expert trainers on staff
GOOD TO KNOW
General & Important Information
- Additional workshops from industry suppliers are arranged throughout the year
- Hair shows and workshops give learners extra exposure, with a tradeshow at the end of August
- Learners are responsible for sourcing their own models for exams
- Terms and conditions are supplied upon registration; registration is only secured once the deposit is received and it is non-refundable
- Accommodation is available at La Louve Residence – two rooms, bathroom and kitchen, with supper included Monday to Thursday
- Classes are conducted mainly in English, repeated in Afrikaans where needed
Ready to start your journey towards becoming a qualified hairdresser? Get in touch to secure your place for 2027.