Beauty Therapy

About the course

This qualification is for learners who want to work within the beauty industry with an International Diploma in Beauty Specialist & an International Diploma in Holistic Massage. The qualification consists of 13 modules, taught over 1 year. Contact tuition is conducted 1 day a week.
To achieve this full qualification, the learner would have completed the following components:

  • Interactive theory & practical contact tuition

  • Regular Formative Assessments while learning 

  • Assignments

  • Case Studies

  • Experiential hours in an assimilated or actual workplace

  • Final Theory & Practical Summative Assessments

  • Portfolio of Evidence

What you will learn

iBT2D7 - VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists
Qualification ID: 603/4034/4, NQF Level/ Accredited Level: 2
Award: VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists

Knowledge and Practical Skills Modules:

  • Skincare and eye treatments

  • Make-up

  • Manicure and pedicure

  • Waxing

  • Professional conduct and business awareness

  • Manual Skincare Treatments

  • Eyelash & Brow Treatments

  • Professional Make-up

  • Manicure & Pedicure, Waxing.

International Diploma: Diploma in Holistic Massage
Qualification Title: iCT3D8 - VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage
Qualification ID: 603/4097/6, NQF Level/ Accredited Level: 3
Award: VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

  • Professional conduct and business awareness

  • Holistic massage

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Body Massage.

Career options

  • Beauty Therapist

  • Salon Owner

  • Product distributor and trainer

  • Media/theatre make-up artist

  • Fashion make-up artist

  • Cruise ship beauty therapist

  • Cruise ship massage therapist  

  • Salon receptionist 

  • Hospital and care home beauty therapist

  • Hotel and spa Therapist

How you will learn

Every course is broken down into manageable, weekly modules designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

  • Work through your downloadable and online learner guides and manuals.

  • In-class training with your facilitator

  • Interactive online training with your facilitators and peers via WhatsApp Groups and Email correspondence.

  • Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including video lectures and more

  • Investigate rich, real-world case studies.

  • Apply what you’ve learned to quizzes and assignment submissions.

Technical requirements

In order to complete a course, you’ll need:

  • An active email account

  • A smart phone with access to WhatsApp

  • Access to a  computer/laptop 

  • Sufficient Data/ Wi-fi access

  • Access to a printer

Additional requirements

Please note that Google and YouTube may be used in the course

Certain stationery or supplies will be needed for example, black pen, notebook, 10 black lever arch files, file dividers, laptop (should it be your preference), USB, etc.

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