Qualifications

• Employers highly value qualifications in both Level 2 and Level 3 as they demonstrate the therapist’s competence to achieve a recognised, accredited beauty training award that complies with industry standards due to the assessment process required.
• If you are considering employment in one of these sectors: salon, spa, nail bar or cruise ship, you are required to have appropriate qualifications to demonstrate that you are trained to an industry-approved level of service. They are often also needed by those who want to establish their own business premises such as a salon or permanent treatment room to comply with local authority licensing (students are recommended to contact their local authority before enrolling to establish the exact requirements).
• If you are looking to gain employment abroad in the beauty industry, VTCT qualifications are recognised internationally (we do recommend students to check with the relevant authority in that country of the industry requirements).
• All students (except those on Advanced Learner Loan funded courses) will receive these diplomas, which allow you to gain Public Liability Insurance to enable you to work with paying clients from home and/or mobile. Therefore, you can start earning straight away, even while working towards a qualification.
• Our courses are designed for those who want a flexible way to study to fit with their current employment or childcare commitments; and for those who want a fast-track route to gain a qualification as quick as possible. Our qualifications can be completed in as little as sixteen weeks.
• Completing a VTCT qualification will expand your career opportunities and allow you to keep your options open until you have decided on your chosen career-path in beauty.
• Holding a VTCT qualifications greatly increase your chances of gaining employment and indicate to an employer that you are able to perform treatments competently and within a commercially acceptable time.

* The course structure will vary for the 16 Week Route and the Advanced Learner Loan courses. See the individual course pages for an outline of the course structure.

** Please note: the VTCT course prices include training, coursework, assessment and registration fees (exclusive of VAT). Kits are required towards coursework and assessments; however these are not included in the course price.

• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written) is required for all qualifications.
• Students must be able to complete home-study coursework (written and/or practical) following training days and must also be able to attend assessment days which are only run on weekdays (amount of days varies depending on qualification) to achieve their qualifications.
• As students are required to complete their written and practical coursework from home, it is essential that you have access to a laptop/PC for the duration of the qualification (a tablet/iPhone will not be sufficient). It is also advised that you download the latest version of Adobe Reader to access the coursework material with ease.
• You will be required to bring models to your assessment days and use a range of models for your portfolio (amount of models depends on chosen qualification). Students must have access to friends/family/people to act as models to practice on and complete their practical coursework/assessment days.
• The majority of our qualifications do not have prerequisite courses, however, please note that if you are looking to complete VTCT Level 3 in Electrical Facials, you will need to have completed VTCT Level 2 in Facials prior to this. You can complete these courses alongside each other; please enquire for more information.

*Please note: Level 2 qualifications are similar to a GCSE at A*-C, Key Skills 2, GNVQ Intermediate or Functional Skills 2. Level 3 qualifications are similar to an A Level, GNVQ or Key Skills 3.

You can rest assured that you will be fully supported to achieve your qualification whilst studying with us. We have an in-house support team on hand to assist you with any queries, even beyond your training days, and work with only qualified and exceptionally experienced assessors.

We have over 25 years’ experience in helping thousands of students to achieve professional qualifications with the highly recognised awarding body – the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT). This is the most favoured awarding body by employers in the UK and also overseas with recognition in many countries. Those considering working abroad are required to check qualification suitability with the authorities of their chosen country prior to enrolment. We also hold registration to provide qualifications through City & Guilds on request.