About Speciss College
Speciss College is the largest private Education
institution in Zimbabwe. We provide a diverse range of education and training facilities;
just take a look at the menu of courses we offer at the bottom of the page.
The college‘s well deserved reputation for quality-established
over 40 years ensures that our students have a head start in the job market and
in their academic careers
Speciss college‘s training facilities are
outstanding and the lecturers perform to the highest of standards
Speciss students regularly achieve results above
international and national averages
A qualification from Speciss will equip you with
skills to succeed in today‘s competitive world
Certificate
Once you have
completed your study with Speciss College and passed the Exam you will be
awarded a Speciss College Certificate in Braiding and Weaving
Entry Requirements
This Course
is open to anyone who can read and write especially individuals who are
creative and artistic
Assessment
The
examinations are held monthly. You register for the examination with the Speciss
College Examination Officer. Information about the exam fees payable can be
obtained from the Speciss College Examinations Officer.
The syllabus
This course
covers the theory and practical application of hair braiding and weaving. Students will learn how to choose the
appropriate weave styles, arrange the material used for braiding /weaving.
Students will also perform weave and braid techniques. Students will understand
how to solve special problems encountered in weaving and braiding. There are sequences of braids that students
will be taught, and must complete as a requirement to successfully complete
this course.
Learning Outcomes
Perform client consultation, with
respect of hair braiding
Explain how
to prepare the hair for braiding
Demonstrate
the procedures for the invisible braid, rope braid, flat twist, silky locks and
fishtail braid
Demonstrate
the procedure for single braids, with and without extensions
Demonstrate
the procedure for cornrow, with and without extension
Demonstrate
the technique of two strand twisting with or without extensions
Perform the
various techniques of weaving, the track, sewing, bonding methods, and the
fusion method
Explain and
demonstrate proper care and maintenance of hair while wearing weave
Demonstrate
the types of braiding utilized in weaving
Identify
tools associated with weaving