What Is The Best Beauty Therapy Qualification?

Beauty Therapy Salon Management Nail Care Make-Up Application Facial Skincare The best Beauty Therapy Qualifications are offered at Matric College. We have different Beauty Therapy Courses you can choose from. These courses are best because they are skills-based. This is very important because employers value skills in the workplace. When you have both a qualification and a set of skills, you are considered for employment opportunities. Below is a list of the Beauty Therapy Courses that we offer:

NOTE: Our Beauty Therapy Courses are offered in partnership with Skills Academy.

Which Course Is Best For Beauty Therapy?

All Beauty Therapy Courses we offer are the best. However, to find the Beauty Therapy course that is best for you, you must look at a few things. 

At Matric College, we have Course Experts. They are knowledgeable about the courses available and know how to choose the right one for a student. They can help you pick the best Beauty Therapy course for you. They will assess things such as the following: 

  • Your academic budget 
  • Your passion 
  • Your personality
  • Your academic history 
  • Your dream career 

Looking at the above factors, the Course Experts will be able to help you choose the best Beauty Therapy course for you. 

What Qualifications Do I Need To Study Beauty Therapy?

You are not required to have a specific qualification to study Beauty Therapy courses at Matric College. This is because our Short Courses have fair requirements. This is to ensure that anyone who wishes to gain a set of skills and a Certificate Qualification, can have the opportunity to do so. This way they are able to advance their life by looking for employment or opening their own business. 

To study our Beauty Therapy courses, you are only expected to meet these requirements to study: 

  • Be at least 16 years or older 
  • Be able to read, write and understand English 
  • Be able to study through distance learning 

How Many Years Does It Take To Study A Beauty Therapy Course?

It depends on the Beauty Therapy course that you have applied for. Each course has a unique duration. However, most of our Beauty Therapy courses can be completed in a period of four (4) to twelve (12) months. 

Is Beauty Therapy Hard?

Every course can be challenging at times. This is why we have academic support for our students at Matric College. We want to ensure that you enjoy studying through us and obtain good marks. We have the following to assist in your studies: 

Study Material When you complete your registration with us, we send you the study material. This is delivered to your door through courier. Delivery takes five (5) to seven (7) days. Study material helps you study better.
Tutors Our Tutors are available every Monday to Friday from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm. They can assist you with any academic questions you have regarding your course assessments. This helps you understand your work before you give answers in your assignments.
Support Whenever you come across an urgent academic issue, you can contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible. This is done by completing one of our Red Alert Forms. This way you can study with no issues overwhelming you.
Course Experts If you need information that can help you understand the course you have chosen better, you can contact our Course Experts. They will tell you anything you need to know about your course.

Benefits Of Studying Through Matric College

  • You study from home where it is comfortable 
  • Study schedules are decided by you
  • Study pace is self-set 
  • You save transport and lunch money 
  • There are tutors dedicated to help you from Mondays to Fridays 
  • Course Experts are available to give you any course information you need 
  • Study material is delivered to you at your door by us
  • Any academic issues you have are resolved immediately by our support team 
  • You can study through us while working 
  • You earn a qualification when you complete a course 

Watch Our CEO, Jan Badenhorst, explain the benefits of studying through Matric College

How Do I Become A Beauty Therapist?

You can become a Beauty Therapist by doing the following: 

  • Apply for any of the Beauty Therapy courses at Matric College 
  • Study the course and complete all the assignments 
  • Pass all your assignments with 50% or higher marks 
  • Gain a set of skills 
  • Earn a Certificate Qualification in the Beauty Therapy course you have chosen 
  • Use the qualification to look for employment or open your own business and start working 
  • Work as a Beauty Therapist and enjoy your career

What Are The Careers In The Beauty Industry?

These are the careers you can follow in the Beauty Industry with a Beauty Therapy Qualification from Matric College: 

  • Make-up Artist 
  • Nail Technician 
  • Salon Manager 
  • Beauty Content Creator 
  • Beauty Blogger 
  • Salon Administrator 
  • Hairdresser 
  • Beauty Therapist 

Is Beauty Therapy A Good Career?

Yes, being a Beauty Therapist is a good career because of the following: 

  • You can work for yourself 
  • You can work for a company while offering your services part-time for an extra income 
  • You get to be creative in your work 
  • You make people feel beautiful about themselves 
  • Wherever you are in the world, you can find work

What Is The Salary Of A Beauty Therapist?

R 7 019 per month


The average salary for a Beauty Therapist is approximately R 7 019 per month in South Africa.

Source: Indeed

Do Beauty Therapists Do Nails?

Yes, most Beauty Therapists also do nails. Their duty is to boost the appearance of their clients. This includes doing the following:

  • Skin treatments
  • Nails (manicure/pedicure)
  • Make-up
  • Waxing

What Should I Study If I favour Skincare?

If you prefer skincare, you will study the Facial Skincare courses at Matric College. These courses will equip you with the abilities you would like to work professionally as a Beauty Therapist. Once you complete the course, you will receive a Certificate Qualification. You will be able to find work as a:

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Massage Therapist
  • Skin Therapist
  • Skincare Content Creator

These are the Facial Skincare courses we provide at Matric College:

Author: Mulisa Nethononda