National Vocational Certificate in Cosmetology (Hairdressing) 1
All the unit standards listed below are required.
| Unit No. | Unit Standard Title | Level | Credits |
| Unit ID: 654 | Perform barbering services | 3 | 8 |
| Unit ID: 655 | Cut and style hair using different techniques | 3 | 10 |
| Unit ID: 656 | Perform hair perming service | 3 | 8 |
| Unit ID: 657 | Apply permanent hair colour service | 3 | 8 |
| Unit ID: 658 | Perform chemical hair straightening and relaxing service | 3 | 4 |
| Unit ID: 659 | Remove hair colouring and apply after care to hair | 3 | 4 |
| Unit ID: 640 | Apply calculations related to hairdressing operations | 2 | 6 |
| Unit ID: 641 | Communicate in a salon environment | 2 | 2 |
| Unit ID: 642 | Apply the principles of hairdressing science | 2 | 8 |
| Unit ID: 644 | Display, promote and sell products as part of salon operations | 2 | 4 |
| Unit ID: 646 | Cut and dress hair for elementary styles | 2 | 4 |
| Unit ID: 650 | Perform hair extensions | 2 | 8 |
| Unit ID: 652 | Apply temporary and semi-permanent colour services | 2 | 2 |
| Unit ID: 653 | Perform braiding techniques | 2 | 10 |