A career in beauty therapy?

When considering a career in Beauty Therapy it is extremely important to consider the qualifications that are needed in order to become a professional Beauty Therapist.

The Government are putting more emphasis now on vocational education and the importance of gaining a recognised qualification. More than ever before, well trained and well qualified therapists are in demand in the workplace.

Qualifications

We offer Vocational Training Charitable Trust(VTCT) qualifications. VTCT issues National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and along with International Awards and has three subsidiary awarding bodies:

International Health & Beauty Council (IHBC)
International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies (IIHHT)
International Institute of Sports Therapy (IIST)

VTCT is the major awarding body in the UK for S/NVQs in Beauty Therapy and has been established for 40 years.

Insurance

Upon successful completion of the course a VTCT diploma is awarded entitling the therapist to apply for insurance and membership to any of the following professional bodies:

The Federation of Holistic Therapists
The British Association of Therapy & Cosmetology
The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists
Professional Beauty Direct

Equipment

The Academy provides most equipment needed such as Towels, Dermalogica Skin Care, Makeup(Helen E), Wax pots etc . . . However the students will need to purchase a kit of equipment which they will bring into college with them each week for their own use. Students will also be expected to purchase a uniform. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of ten students to ensure intensive personal tuition.

Extra Costs

Assessment Fee - Per session

This applies to VTCT (IHBC/IIHT) Assessments. More than one subject can be assessed per session : £40.00

Administration Fee

£15.00

VTCT assessment books

£16.00 per module £23.00 + per combined module

VTCT life time registration

£15.00* Price affects VTCT qualifications only

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us, we can then arrange for a tutor to call you and discuss your requirements.

Accredited qualifications

Please see Prospectus (No addition fees as above).