The Cosmetology Section offers comprehensive technical pathways across advanced hair styling, beauty therapies, and modern salon management.

The Cosmetology Section at Kibwezi West Technical and Vocational College provides premium competence-based training designed to launch high-growth careers in the beauty and wellness industries. Supported by modern workshops and experienced trainers, this integrated pathway transforms creative learners into certified beauty experts ready to lead local and international salons, spas, and wellness enterprises.

About The Program

This master program section delivers hands-on technical skills across hair design, advanced skincare, nail technology, and makeup artistry. Operating under a Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach, our curriculum emphasizes real-world practical mastery, professional hygiene standards, and structural salon operations.

Trainees spend their learning cycles working with modern styling equipment and specialized wellness products inside dedicated demonstration rooms. Backed by strong linkages with premium regional salons and spas, graduates emerge with high-caliber industry exposure and immediate self-employment capabilities.

Available Qualification Tiers & Modules

Select your primary specialization. Advanced and intermediate tracks are certified by TVET-CDACC

Hairdressing Tiers

Certification Body: TVET-CDACC

Qualification LevelMinimum EntryFocus Area / Modules
Hairdressing Level 6 (Diploma)KCSE C-Advanced Hair Artistry, Chemical Texturing, Salon Management
Hairdressing Level 5 (Certificate)KCSE DSalon Hygiene, Braiding, Weaving, Basic Barbering Operations

 

Certification Body: TVET-CDACC

Qualification LevelMinimum EntryFocus Area / Modules
Beauty Therapy Level 6 (Diploma)KCSE C-Advanced Skincare, Body Massage Therapy, Complex Cosmetics
Beauty Therapy Level 5 (Certificate)KCSE DManicure & Pedicure, Basic Makeup Artistry, Facial Treatments

Certification Body: KWTVC Institutional Certification

Minimum Entry Requirement: Open Access / KCSE Certificate

Course OptionDurationCore Competency Focus
Professional BarberingShort CourseModern Hair Clipping, Shaving Techniques, Tool Sterilization
Targeted Beauty Short CourseShort CourseSpecialized Nail Technology and Trends, Daytime Makeup Artistry



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