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Cosmetology

LevelLevel 5 (Craft Certificate)
Duration1.5 years
Examined byTVET-CDACC
EntryKCSE mean grade D or D+, or a relevant Level 4 certificate

Units of competency

18 units, 80 hours of training in total, as taught at Nuu TVC.

Module 1 3 units

  • provide plaiting and braiding services 101225101A 8 hrs
  • conduct barbering service 101225102A 4 hrs
  • provide manicure and pedicure service 101225103A 4 hrs

Module 2 3 units

  • provide makeup service 101235104A 4 hrs
  • perform hair addition service 101235105A 8 hrs
  • perform hair styling service 101235106A 8 hrs

Module 3 5 units

  • apply communication skills 003145102A 2 hrs
  • apply digital literacy 061145101A 4 hrs
  • perform nail care service 101245107A 4 hrs
  • provide dread locking services 101245108A 4 hrs
  • provide hair removal service 101245109A 4 hrs

Module 4 6 units

  • Entrepreneurial skills 041345104 A 2 hrs
  • Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills 041345104A 2 hrs
  • Work ethics practices 041745103 A 2 hrs
  • Apply work ethics practices 041745103A 2 hrs
  • conduct hair cutting service 101245110A 6 hrs
  • Provide facial treatment service 101245111A 4 hrs

Module 5 1 unit

  • Manage hair and beauty parlor 10125115A 8 hrs