School of Cosmetology
Course Description
The cosmetology course is designed to train the students and offer practical skill, theoretical knowledge and professional attitude necessary to be employed or self-employed in the cosmetics industry.
After the graduate has been trained and passed successfully in their exams they will be qualified to:
- Work as a cosmetologist in the beauty parlor, beauty salon and in a cosmetic shop
- Work as a tutor
- Set up own cosmetology business
- Work as a sales person, hairdresser, beautician, barber, consultant, demonstrator etc.
Course Structure
The course is divided into two categories depending on duration of study and examination body.
The structures are:
- Professional courses
- Short courses
Professional Courses
Professional courses are those examined by NITA and take a longer time of study. The professional courses are listed below:
- Cosmetology GRADE 3 (COSG3)-Duration 12 months
- Cosmetology GRADE 2 (COSG2)-Duration 6 months
- Cosmetology GRADE 1 (COSG1)-Duration 6 months
- Beauty Therapy GRADE 3 (GBT3)- Duration 12 months
- Beauty Therapy GRADE 2(GBT2)- Duration 6 months
- Beauty Therapy GRADE 1 (GBT1)- Duration 6 months
- Hairdressing Grade 3 (GHD3) Duration 12 months
- Hairdressing Grade 2 (GHD2)- Duration 6 months
- Hairdressing Grade 1 (GHD1)- Duration 6 months
Short Courses
The short courses in cosmetology are those that are trained internally and examined by Uwezo College. These courses are intended to those professionals already in the cosmetics industry who would want to further their skills and knowledge in the field and want to be certified. The courses take between 3-6months.
The short course in the trained include the following:
Beauty Therapy
- Nail technology
- Basic makeup
- Working effectively with others
- Basic skin care
- Career information
Hairdressing
- Career information
- Plaiting and Braiding
- Haircutting
- Blow-drying
- Shampooing
Cosmetology Professional courses
| Icon | Course | Exam Body | Duration (Months) | Entry Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cosmetology Grade 1 | NITA | 6 | PASS in Cosmetology Grade 2 | Register Now |
| Cosmetology Grade II | NITA | 6 | A PASS in Grade III | Register Now | |
| Cosmetology Grade III | NITA | 12 | At least KCPE Certificate | Register Now | |
 | Diploma In Hair Dressing And Beauty Therapy | ICM | 12 | Satisfied requirements as per ICM | Register Now |
 | Grade 1 Beauty Therapy | NITA | 6 | A PASS in Grade II | Register Now |
 | Grade 2 Beauty Therapy | NITA | 6 | A PASS in Grade III | Register Now |
 | Grade 3 Beauty Therapy | NITA | 12 | KCPE, KCSE and any equivalent qualification | Register Now |
 | Grade 1 Hair Dressing | NITA | 6 | A PASS in Grade II | Register Now |
 | Grade 2 Hair Dressing | NITA | 6 | A PASS in Grade III | Register Now |
 | Grade 3 Hair Dressing | NITA | 12 | KCSE and KCPE and any equivalent qualification | Register Now |
Cosmetology Job Specific courses
| Icon | Course | Exam Body | Duration (Months) | Entry Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Beauty Therapy Short Course | UWEZO COLLEGE | 3 | KCSE or KCPE certificate | Register Now |
 | Hair Dressing And Beauty Therapy | UWEZO COLLEGE | 5 | KCSE or KCPE certificate | Register Now |
| Hair Dressing Short Course | UWEZO COLLEGE | 3 | KCSE or KCPE certificate | Register Now |
TVET-CDACC Program
| Icon | Course | Exam Body | Duration (Months) | Entry Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cosmetologist Level 5 | TVET-CDACC | 16 | D plain in KCSE or a PASS in Level 4 | Register Now |
 | Hair Dressing Level 4 | TVET-CDACC | 12 | At least D- in KCSE | Register Now |
 | Hair Dressing Level 5 | TVET-CDACC | 24 | Passed Level 4 or a minimum grade D plain ion KCSE | Register Now |