Facial Skincare: Certificate Course

The Facial Skincare Certificate Course is the second course in our Facial Skincare Programme. In this course, you will learn more about Facial Skincare, in fact, another subject will be added to this course which will teach you all about the different facial techniques.

You will learn about the different facial:

  1. Skin tones
  2. Skin types
  3. Skin conditions

After you have passed the assignments for the Facial Skincare Certificate Course, you can apply for our Facial Skincare Comprehensive Course.

Facial Skincare Certificate Course

Facial Skincare Certificate Subjects

You should pass all the Facial Skincare: Certificate Course subjects to get your Facial Skincare Proficiency Certificate. You will also get individual Certificates for each subject that you have completed. Here are all the subjects that are offered in this course.

Complete Subject List

You will only complete (5) five subjects in total for the Facial Skincare: Certificate Course. Here is the complete list of subjects for our Facial Skincare Certificate Course:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Facial Skincare Theory
  3. Facial Skincare Technique
  4. Introduction to Business English
  5. Professional Salon Skills

Career Opportunities

  1. Beauty Advisor
  2. Cosmetic Consultant
  3. Facial Skincare Consultant
  4. In-Store Beauty Promoter
  5. Start your own business

What Will I Learn?

For each subject you complete, you will learn a range of skills. These skills will equip you to work with different types of skincare products, as well as how to treat and enhance your client’s facial skincare. Here is what you will learn in each subject:

Anatomy and Physiology: In this subject, you will learn about the biology of skin. This means that you will gain the skills and knowledge on how to treat and maintain skin conditions as this subject focuses on skin tissue, bone as well as the nervous system.

Facial Skincare Theory: This subject explores the scientific side of the skin. You will learn about which treatments would work best for different types of skin.

Facial Skincare Technique: This subject is extremely important because you will learn about the different techniques you can use on different skin types, tones and conditions.

Introduction to Business English: In this subject, you will learn more about the business side of the beauty industry. You will learn how to communicate professionally. This can be verbal or non-verbal communication. You will also learn how to write business letters, proposals etc.

Professional Salon Skills: If you are looking at opening your own salon, then this subject will assist you in becoming a professional salon owner. In this subject, you will learn how to present yourself professionally, to clients and potential business partners.

NOTE:

We offer all of our Short Courses in partnership with Skills Academy. That means that each Short Course is delivered through Skills Academy. Matric College and Skills Academy are partner Colleges.

Facial Skincare Assessments

You will receive at least (3) three assignments for each subject. You have to pass each assignment to get your next subject to complete. Each subject requires you to pass and complete 3 assignments. You have to pass with 50% and more.

Assignments

You have to complete (3) three assignments for each subject. Each subject should be passed with at least 50% or more. There are no due dates for your assignments. This means that you can complete and submit your assignments whenever you are ready, as long as it is within your duration date. 

What does this mean? For example, if you registered for the course on the first (1st) of November 2022 then you should submit all of your assignments by the first (1st) of January 2023. This is 15 months in total, which is the duration of this course.

Exams

There are no exams for this course. You will only submit your assignments through email. After you have passed all the assignments with 50% and more, you will receive the Proficiency Certificate in Facial Skincare by us.

Facial Skincare is the process of taking care of one’s skin. This is to make it look and feel healthy or beautiful. Most people ask for advice from professionals as they are unsure of the products and facial skincare routines that they should make use of. 

If you are interested in making people feel and look good about their skin, you should consider completing one of our Facial Skincare Courses:

  1. Facial Skincare: Short Course
  2. Facial Skincare: Certificate Course
  3. Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course

The best course for skincare depends on your needs as a student. Here are some of the factors to consider as well as the course options available:

Factors To Consider

Available Options

What can I afford?Matric College offers affordable Facial Skincare Courses.
When can I start studying?At Matric College, you can study any time of the year.
I want to study a short course

Matric College offers the following short courses in Facial Skincare:

  1. Facial Skincare: Short Course
  2. Facial Skincare: Certificate Course
  3. Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course
Can I work and study?Yes, at Matric College, you can work and study at the same time. You will only submit your assignments through email.

Yes, there are many skincare courses. We offer the following Facial Skincare Courses that you can apply for with or without Matric:

  1. Facial Skincare: Short Course
  2. Facial Skincare: Certificate Course
  3. Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course

If you are interested in completing a Facial Skincare Course at Matric College, you can apply with or without Matric.

If you are interested in a Diploma or Degree course, you need to complete the following subjects in High School:

  • Life Science
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • English

NOTE:

Each university or college has its own entry requirements, which means that the above-mentioned subjects might not apply. Certain colleges or universities only look at:

Aestheticians in South Africa generally enhance and “treat” clients skin. These are not medical professionals, and they focus more on the beauty aspect of skincare and the treatments that are given are usually, waxing, exfoloiating and giving clients tips on face washes and face scrubs.

A Dermatology Course assists students in caring and treating clients skin. These courses are generally completed after a student completes their Medical Degree. The process takes about 12 years.

A “Skin Doctor” can be called a Dermatologist, but can also be referred to as a:

  • Cosmetic Dermatologist
  • Specialist Doctor
  • Skin Aesthetician
  • Skin Specialist

You can become a Skin Specialist by following these steps:

Step 1: Pass Matric With A Bachelor’s Degree Certificate

To gain entry into a medical course, you have to pass Matric with a Bachelor’s Matric Pass. You also need to pass certain subjects, which include:

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Life Sciences
  • Physical Sciences

Step 2: Apply For A Bachelor’s Degree In Medicine

This is a four-year programme that you need to complete. Each university has its own entry requirements. Always research the university before applying.

If you do not meet the entry requirements because of your Matric Pass Level, then you should consider completing our Matric Upgrade Course. This course allows students to improve their marks and change their subjects. You can apply for our Matric Upgrade Course if you meet these entry requirements:

Step 3: Apply For A Medical Degree

This is another four year programme that you have to complete. You have to complete your Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine before approaching the four-year Medical Degree programme.

Step 4: Apply For Residency

Residency includes practical training. This will be another four years, after which you will be a qualified skin specialist.

Step 5: Find Employment As A Dermatologist

This step could be one of the easiest steps, the Medical Centre where you are completing your residency might offer you a permanent position. Alternatively, you can apply for various positions that are available.

Your Next Step Is To Get Your Facial Skincare Comprehensive Certificate

After you have completed the Facial Skincare: Certificate Course, you can apply for the Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Certificate. These courses do not build on each other, which means you can start with any of our courses because we include all of our subjects in each course.

This means that we add more subjects as you progress with each course. Here is a table that explains the process:

Facial Skincare: Short Course

Subjects will include:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Facial Skincare Theory
  3. Introduction to Business English
  4. Professional Salon Skills

Facial Skincare: Certificate Course

Subjects will include:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Facial Skincare Theory
  3. Facial Skincare Technique
  4. Introduction to Business English
  5. Professional Salon Skills

The highlighted subject is the only extra subject you will complete if you have completed the Facial Skincare: Short Course.

Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course

Subjects will include:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Entrepreneurship
  3. Excellence in Service: Basics
  4. Facial Skincare Theory
  5. Facial Skincare Technique
  6. Financial Management: Basic
  7. Introduction to Business English
  8. Networking for Success
  9. Professional Salon Skills

The highlighted subjects are the only extra subjects you will complete if you have completed the Facial Skincare: Certificate Course.

Why Choose To Study With Matric College?

Matric College is a good place to study for the following reasons:

  1. You can work and study
  2. You can apply any time of the year
  3. You do not pay for transport
  4. We are COVID friendly
  5. You do not pay extra for study material
  6. Your study material will be delivered to your door

Cosmetology is the study or skill of enhancing and maintaining skin, hair and nails. People who go into this profession generally complete a Diploma or Degree Courses. Most students choose to complete this course for the following reasons:

  • To boost people’s self-esteem and make them feel good about their appearance
  • To make money fast – Having a business mind
  • If you enjoy being around people 
  • You can go into different fields 
  • You are always learning something new

If you want to become a Medical Skincare Specialist, it can take 12 years. Here is what you need to complete:

  • (4) Four year Bachelor’s Degree Course in Medicine
  • (4) year Medical Degree
  • (4) year residency

This is a doctor that specialises in Skincare. They look at:

  • Health-related skin conditions
  • Burn victims
  • Clients who want to enhance their appearance (e.g. botox)

Here are the main differences between a Skin Care Specialist and An Aesthetician:

Skin Care Specialist

Aesthetician

Focuses on Health-related skin conditions.Focuses on making people look and feel good about their appearance.
Complete 12 years of formal education.You can complete any Beauty Course and apply for a position.
E.g A burn victim needs skin transplant.E.g A client wants to exfoliate his/her skin.

A Level 4 in Beauty Therapy is a Diploma Course offered in South Africa. This course is internationally recognised, and most Beauty professionals complete this course to start their own business or to apply for a position at a salon. The entry requirements for this course are:

  1. Grade 12
  2. You must have completed Life Sciences in High School

If you are interested in this course, but you do not meet the requirements, you can complete one of our courses:

  • Adult Matric Course
    • This course is for students who would like to complete Matric. You can apply with a Grade 9 or ABET Level 4 Certificate. You have to be 21 and older to complete the course.
  • Matric Upgrade Course
    • This course is for students who have completed Matric but do not have Life Science as a subject or did not pass Matric. You can complete this course to improve your mark. You only need your failed or passed Matric Certificate to apply.
  • Complete one of our Beauty Courses without Matric
    • You can complete this course at the age of 16 or older. You have to understand, read and write English.

This is a type of course that is completed in the beauty industry. This is most commonly found in the UK and focuses on facial electronics. In South Africa, we also have an ITEC Level 3 Qualification that is internationally recognised. This programme is generally completed by beauty experts.  

Although this is the most common qualification to have obtained, you could also complete one of our Facial Skincare Courses. We offer at least 4 of the subjects that are offered in the ITEC Qualification. These subjects are:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Facial Skincare Theory
  3. Facial Skincare Technique
  4. Professional Salon Skills

You should complete a Facial Skincare Course if you meet the following criteria:

  • Enjoy working with people
  • Enjoy making people feel and look good
  • If you want a career that is diverse

Application Process

Matric College application is fairly simple, all you need to do is take the first step to contact us through:

Step 1: 

Step 2: 

After you have contacted us, you can speak to one of our friendly Course Experts. They will assist you in choosing the perfect Facial Skincare Course

Step 3:

Once you have registered and become a Matric college student, we will send your first batch of study material through courier. After completing your first assignment, you can continue the process until you have completed all the assignments for all the subjects.

Calling Hours

Step 4:

Upon completion of the course, you will receive the Facial Skincare: Certificate. If you want to further your studies in this field, you can complete our Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course.

How Do I Study Facial Skincare Certificate Course?

You can study our Facial Skincare: Certificate Course by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Register online

Step 2: Become a Matric College student

Step 3: Receive your study material

Step 4: Go through the study material

Step 5: Submit your first assignment

Step 6: Get comprehensive feedback from our tutors and lecturers

Step 7: Pass your assignments

Step 8: Submit more assignments until you have completed the entire Facial Skincare: Certificate Course

Step 9: Get your Facial Skincare: Certificate Course through courier

Step 10: Apply for the next course

Where Can I Study Facial Skincare?

You can study Facial Skincare at Matric College. We offer these (3) three courses:

  1. Facial Skincare: Short Course
  2. Facial Skincare: Certificate Course
  3. Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course

When Can I Start Studying The Facial Skincare Certificate?

You can start studying today, tomorrow or even in a few month’s time. At Matric College, you can register any time of the year because we are a distance learning college.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the questions that students ask:

  • How Do I Get My Aesthetician License?
  • Do Aestheticians Make Good Money?
  • What Is An Aesthetician Salary?
  • Can You Become An Aesthetician Online?
  • What Is The Difference Between Aesthetician And Aesthetician?
  • Is Aesthetician A Good Career?
  • How Much Do Self Employed Aestheticians Make?
  • How Long Is Beauty School?

Yes, Aestheticians can make good money depending on these factors:

  • The services provided
  • The size of the business

Your salary as an Aesthetician is determined by these factors:

  • The position you apply for
  • Your level of education
  • Your level of work experience
  • What the company can afford

R 5100 per month

The average salary for an Aesthetician is R 5100 per month in South Africa.

Yes, you can become an Aesthetician online. We offer many Beauty Courses that our students can choose from to become an Aesthetician. We offer all of our courses online.

Yes, being an Aesthetician is a good career because:

  • Many people enjoy enhancing and maintaining their looks
  • The services and products offered are expensive and clients are willing to pay the amount to look good
  • You can make a lot of money in a short time

R 11 800 per month

The average salary for a Self Employed Aesthetician is R 11 800 per month in South Africa.

This depends on the beauty school you choose to attend as well as the course you would like to complete. The shortest course you can complete at Matric College is 9 months long.

Aestheticians and Estheticians are both skincare specialists. However, Aestheticians focus on the medical concerns of the skin, like: 

  • Burn victims
  • Health-related skin conditions

Aesthetician focus more on the beauty aspect of the skin, such as:

  • Exfoliating the skin
  • Removal of unwanted hair

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Author: Jesmé Africa
Date Published: April 26, 2022
Editor: Amy Venter