National Certificate in Hairdressing QCTO

Courses and pricing

We care for your confidence

Registration fee (Once-off) – 1st Year (Non-refundable) : R 9,500.00

Registration fee (Once-off) – 2nd Year (Non-refundable) : R2,500.00

1st Year : First payment 1st February 2027

R8,500.00 per month x 10 months.

Total: R85,000.00

2nd Year (part-time): First payment 1 January 2028

R8,500.00 per month x 3

Total : R25,500.00

Pay in full (1st & 2nd year) on 1st February 2027 and get R8,500.00 discount on your course.

Textbooks & Presentations (pdf) , portfolio files , syllabus & handouts – R900.00

Students may order the kit from THASA – R22,000.00 (estimate) 

OR

Buy their own (list of items will be provided to the student – R3,500.00 compulsory for exam products.

More about the training procedures

First year: The hairdressing course provided full time (formal training), receiving both theory and practical training during this time. The candidate may start working at a hair salon on Fridays or weekends for practical experience.


Second year: Candidates work in a hair salon (informal training hours) to gain required practical experience, earning a small salary, while completing formal college training at THASA.

Applications

Applications for 2027 now open

Kickstart your hairdressing career with THASA today.

International exam (optional)

THASA is an international City & Guilds exam centre, allowing our students to obtain an additional international qualification at the same time. Our candidates may enter the additional international exam (exam fees apply) towards the end of the 1st year. 

About the curriculum

Knowledge Modules

514101000-KM-01, Introductory studies for Hairdressers, NQF Level 2, Credits 6
514101000-KM-02, Hair and skin, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
514101000-KM-03, Shampooing, conditioners and treatment, NQF Level 2, Credits 6
514101000-KM-04, Communication and sales, NQF Level 3, Credits 6
514101000-KM-05, Hairstyling, NQF Level 3, Credits 20
514101000-KM-06, Hair Cutting, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
514101000-KM-07, Chemical hair services, NQF Level 4, Credits 30

Practical Skill Modules

514101000-PM-01, Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair, NQF Level 2, Credits 6
514101000-PM-02, Style hair, NQF Level 3, Credits 25
514101000-PM-03, Cut hair, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
514101000-PM-04, Colour hair, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
514101000-PM-05, Provide chemical hair treatments, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
514101000-PM-06, Maintain professional customer services, NQF Level 3, Credits 2