This qualification follows on from the Level 2 qualification in enabling learners to develop towards becoming professional hairdressers. This Qualification, registered at NQF Level 3, focuses on core hairdressing activities of cutting, relaxing, styling and colouring. In particular, the NQF Level 3 qualification should result in the learner achieving the status of a Junior Stylist, capable of performing many hairdressing services competently, though still under the supervision of a professional stylist.

The Junior Stylist is capable of:

• Performing a cutting service on ladies and gents hair.
• Styling long hair.
• Relaxing hair.
• Performing a basic colouring service.
• Neutralising perms.

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

• Perform cutting services for ladies and gents.
• Perform long hair styling and colouring services.
• Perform chemical services to Afro hair

Duration: 1 year

Entry Requirement: NQF Level, communication and language