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Waxing

Master the art of professional waxing with Upskill Lab's fully integrated Waxing Diploma, one of the few in South Africa to combine national QCTO and international ITEC accreditation. Our in-depth course covers everything from facial and body waxing to advanced intimate and male waxing techniques, delivered to the highest hygiene and safety standards. Whether you're starting a new beauty career or adding an in-demand skill to your offering, you'll graduate job-ready to work in salons, spas and cruise liners locally and abroad.
Course structure

Start with the foundation, then stack.

Start here. This foundation gives you the essential grounding in safe, professional waxing across the face and body before you specialise.

  • Health, Safety and Hygiene
  • Anatomy and Theory (Skin and Hair)
  • Facial Waxing (brows, lip, chin)
  • Body Waxing (arms, legs, underarms)
  • Assessment and Exams

Then add any or all of

Add intimate waxing to your offering, covering bikini, Brazilian and Hollywood techniques to the highest professional standard.

Ages 18 and up only

Expand into male waxing, covering back, chest and shoulders, a growing and in-demand service.

Ages 18 and up only

Complete every module above to earn your Full Integrated Waxing Diploma, carrying both national QCTO and international ITEC accreditation. One of very few fully integrated waxing diplomas offered in South Africa.

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Complete all modules to earn the full Integrated Diploma (QCTO + ITEC)
Duration
Full programme 0 days
Study format Foundation plus modules
Schedule Flexible
Entry & what’s included.
0+ Basic waxing
0+ Intimate & male waxing
Included
Kit Uniform Exam fees Manuals ITEC & SAQA fees
Excludes
Rewrite fees Transport Accommodation
The Upskill Lab advantage
01

Dual accreditation

Earn both national QCTO and international ITEC accreditation in one integrated qualification.

02

Employability advantage

Work in salons, spas and even cruise liners, both locally and abroad, with a qualification that travels.

03

Balanced learning

QCTO workplace competency combined with ITEC exam verification, giving you both practical and assessed mastery.

04

A unique offering

Few academies in South Africa provide a fully integrated waxing diploma. This is a rare and valuable qualification.

05

Career support

Placement opportunities, portfolio development and business guidance to help you build a lasting career.

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