Somatology students have once again excelled in the internationally recognised Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) exams.
CIDESCO is “the world's most prestigious spa and beauty certification authority and its headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland.
Every year third-year Somatology students at CPUT have the option to enrol for the CIDESCO examination.
This is offered as an additional qualification to the standard Diploma in Somatology, to enhance employability among the Somatology graduates, said junior lecturer in the Department of Wellness Sciences, Rethabile Lesole.
“In 2022 we successfully coordinated CIDESCO after many discussions and notes taken from the Advisory Board as well as lecturers’ determination and tenacity towards ensuring that students are well equipped and ready for the real world of work,” said Lesole.
The theory exam was completed on 1 December 2022 and the practical assessments took place on 6 and 7 December 2022.
Twenty-seven candidates signed up for the exam.
The South African Association of Health and Skincare Professionals (SAAHSP) has provided sponsorship for two consecutive years. In 2021, 23 students were sponsored with two of the Department’s top students sponsored in 2022. The two students sponsored in 2022 were identified using a rigorous process, evaluating overall performance in practical and theory, throughout their three years of studies. Attendance and professionalism were among the key components assessed.
The two students identified, Zahrah Barlow and Precious None, had also taken up leadership roles, serving as class representatives throughout their three years of studying towards their diploma. Zahrah passed both practical and theory successfully also obtaining an award for best overall student, as well as best facial therapist for 2022.
The pass rates were as follows:
- Pass rate for 2022 overall 81% (increase of 9% from 2021)
- Pass rate for 2022 Theory 85% (increase of 8% from 2021)
- Pass rate for 2022 Practical 95% (increase of 25% from 2021)
The following students were awarded under the following categories:
- Best overall student: Zahrah Barlow
- Best Practical: Marcelle Wiener
- Best Theory: Imaan Wasserfall
- Best Facial Component: Zahrah Barlow
- Best Body Component: Jodi Smith
- Best Aesthetics Component: Thembeka Ngema.
“A special thank you to the designated international CIDESCO Examiner, Mrs Elna Hagen, as well as the internal examiners, all the Somatology lecturers for preparing our students, always inspiring, encouraging and motivating them to be the best in what they do. Thank you also to all our sponsors, Dermalogica, Environ and Thera Vine, for the gifts awarded to our students,” said Lesole.
Written by CPUT News
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