Craft Certificate in Hairdressing
Level: Certificate
Duration: 4 Weeks
Faculty: School of Cosmetology
Department: N/A
Branch: Hairdressing
Fees: 30,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: CDACC
Modes: Onsite (In Class)
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
Campuses: Main Campus
About This Course
Why this certificate advances your career
Salons hire technicians who can deliver consistent results under pressure — not hobbyists. This programme builds commercial hairdressing competence: consultation, cutting, chemical services, styling, and professional client care aligned to CDACC standards.
A CDACC craft certificate proves you meet national competency standards — giving employers and clients confidence to hire you or book your chair.
Who should enroll
- School leavers entering the beauty industry
- Salon assistants upgrading to qualified status
- Entrepreneurs opening home or mobile salons
- Career changers seeking flexible, creative work
Learning outcomes - Perform hairdressing services to CDACC occupational standards
- Maintain hygiene, safety and infection control in salon settings
- Consult clients on style, care and product recommendations
- Manage salon workflow, reception and basic retail
- Prepare for CDACC assessment and employment
Entry Requirements
OPEN
Admission Requirements
A copy of KCSE certificate / result slip
2 colored passports
A copy of national ID / passport
1 ream of papers
1 spring file
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Introduction to cosmetology and salon operations
- Hair science, tools and safety
- Cutting, blow-dry and finishing techniques
- Colouring, chemical treatments and hair treatments
- Braiding, styling and trend techniques
- Client care, ethics and salon business basics
- Practical portfolio and CDACC assessment preparation