
Faq
Your Beauty Questions, Answered with Style
1. What's the difference between a Learnership, Bursary, Scholarship, Internship, Apprenticeship, Fellowship, Student Loan, and Self-Funding?
- Learnership: Think of a learnership as the ultimate beauty boot camp! You'll dive into a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience, gaining both skills and confidence. Plus, you might even get a little stipend to keep you stocked up on coffee (or skincare essentials). It's a structured programme designed to make you a pro by combining theory with real-world practice in the beauty industry!
- Bursary: A bursary is like a fairy godmother for your beauty education! It's financial support that helps cover your course fees or other study expenses, based on your financial needs. You won't need to repay it, but there may be a requirement to keep your marks looking fabulous. In some cases, you might be asked to bring your newfound skills back into the industry after you graduate!
- Scholarship: Scholarships are all about celebrating your shine! These awards are given to top students who've dazzled in academics, talent, or achievements. If you've got star-student vibes, a scholarship might just cover your tuition and maybe even a few extras, like textbooks. Scholarships reward your hard work, talent, and dedication to becoming a beauty expert!
- Internship: An internship is like a sneak peek into the beauty industry! Internships give you hands-on experience in a real-world setting, usually for a limited time. You'll be able to shadow professionals, work with clients, and learn the ins and outs of the beauty business. It's perfect for gaining experience and making connections before you fully commit to a programme or career. Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the setup.
- Apprenticeship: An apprenticeship is a bit like having your own beauty mentor! You'll train directly under a seasoned beauty professional, learning their tips and tricks while gaining specific, practical skills. Apprenticeships are more immersive and can last longer than internships, as you're learning a craft alongside a pro. Plus, you'll often earn a small wage as you train!
- Fellowship: A fellowship is a prestigious opportunity where you get paid to deepen your skills in a specialised area. Fellowships are typically for advanced students or professionals who want to specialise even further, often through research, teaching, or special projects. In the beauty world, fellowships are rare but could be an option for those interested in innovative beauty tech, dermatology, or beauty science!
- Student Loan: For those times when you're ready to invest in your beauty dreams but need a little financial boost, there's always the option of a student loan. With a student loan, you borrow money to cover your studies and pay it back once you've started working. It's an investment in yourself—just be sure to understand the terms before signing up, so you're aware of interest rates and repayment schedules.
- Self-Funding: Self-funding is where you take charge of your beauty education costs. You might save up, work part-time, or even turn a hobby into an income stream (hello, freelance make-up artistry!). Self-funding gives you full control, and you can balance your studies with work in the industry to support your passion. It's all about building your beauty empire, one step at a time!
2. What's the difference between a certification and a qualification?
- A certification: is like your fave makeup brush – perfect for showing off specific skills! When you're certified, it means you've nailed a particular beauty technique or treatment. It's fab for adding some sparkle to your resume and shows you know your stuff in areas like lashes or laser.
- A qualification: is more like a whole glam squad! It's a formal recognition that you've met professional standards, often by a big-name body (like QCTO or ITEC) and can open doors to new opportunities. It's a full-on beauty career booster that says, "I'm here to slay the industry!"
So, think of it like this: certification is about mastering those individual beauty skills, while qualification is your passport to the big leagues, with all the official stamps to back you up.
3. What payment options are available?
- Normal Payment: Standard payment terms.
- Payflex: Split your payment into interest-free installments.
- Capitec Funding: Apply for funding through Capitec.