As a budding hairstylist with dreams of an artistic career in the South African hair industry, your aspirations can now become a reality.
As noted in the November 2023 Bargaining Council Chronicle, on 3 October 2023, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation launched the Hairdressing Occupational Certificate as a fully funded programme at TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges.
The hairdressing industry has been estimated to contribute over R24.8 billion to the South African economy. As such, it is viewed as an industry that could create jobs and business opportunities for the youth including those in rural areas and townships.
Services SETA: New Bursary Programme for 2024
In collaboration, Services SETA is proud to announce, in partnership with Universities South Africa (USAF) a new bursary programme.
For financial year 2023/24, we will be offering bursaries aligned in the field of hard-to-fill vacancies as per Services SETA Sector Skills Plan 23/24.
Successful applicants will be funded to pursue studies relating to full/part-time or short courses that are SAQA registered and or recognised by a public tertiary institution in South Africa.
Who can apply? We invite individuals employed by levy-paying and non-levy-paying employers within Services SETA industries.
For more info, visit the applications page HERE.
Applications can be sent directly to: kleinbooi@usaf.ac.za or linda.tshabalala@universitiessouthafrica.onmicrosoft.com
Services SETA
For more information, please contact:
Tel: +27 11 276 9600
Accredited Colleges – Have Yourself Featured in Hairnews
Are you an accredited college involved with this exciting new process for learners in the hair industry in South Africa?
Contact us at info@hairnews.co.za to have your college included in our Educational Directory and to publish your courses and location you have to offer to the learners who want to embrace this innovative chance to jump into a new career.
Make yourself instantly accessible for learners on our website and publish your courses and trade test availability right now, ready for 2024 enrolment!
More Details from your Bargaining Council
TVET colleges are to collaborate with accredited employers who have obtained approval through the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), to provide learners with the necessary workplace practical experience (a minimum of two days per week at approved workplaces), before they undertake a trade test (EISA – External Integrated Summative Assessment) and qualify as hairdressers.
The funding will be provided through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and learners are encouraged to contact accredited Skills Development Providers to enquire about enrolment and application for funding. Learners will also be provided with the necessary equipment for the completion of their qualification.
Once they qualify as hairdressers, the basic equipment to commence their employment journey or to start their own businesses within the industry will also be provided. The programme curriculum is also aimed towards promoting and developing entrepreneurship.
Accredited TVET colleges will receive funds to renew equipment in their training salons. This is to ensure that the salons at the colleges are continuously maintained and fully functional at all times whilst learners are undergoing practical training. TVET colleges will also offer the six (6) Skills Programmes which emanate from the Hairdressing Occupational Qualification – Barber, Chemical Hair Reformation Attendant, Hair and Scalp Treatment Attendant, Hair Colouring Attendant, Hair Cutting Attendant, and Hairstylist.
The QCTO has accredited 17 colleges at 19 sites, in all 9 provinces, to offer this qualification from January 2024. There are a further 32 colleges that have begun the process to get their accreditation and are planning to offer the qualification from January 2025.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, check out these links.
Services SETA Announcement
Click HERE or on the image below to view complete PDF.
Hairdressing Occupational Certificate
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