Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies (Day Time)

Level: 2 & 3 (combined) | Duration: 30 weeks | Start Date: September
Details: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9.30am – 2.30pm (TBC 2025)

If you are ready to embark on a new career in the thriving aesthetics industry? Our 30-week course, for adults 19+ without prior beauty qualifications, combines Level 2 and Level 3.

Course Overview/What is this course about?
This VTCT qualification is ideal for those wishing to work in the thriving, fast-growing skin rejuvenation industries. This qualification consists of units at level 2 and level 3 to provide you with the required underpinning knowledge and specialist skills to allow progression onto the advanced level aesthetic qualifications such as chemical peels, skin needling, and Intense Pulsed Light skin treatments

Why choose this course?
• Ofsted 2024 “Outstanding” rated college 
• Winners in the World UKSkills competition in beauty therapy
• 100% pass rates
• Excellent employment opportunities
• Outstanding quality assurance reports from awarding body inspections
• High satisfaction rates from our students and clients.

Entry Requirements:
You will be required to evidence English GCSE grade C/4 OR Level 2 Functional Skills OR achieve level 2 on our online English assessment. In addition, maths GCSE grade D/3 or Level 1 qualification OR achieve level 1 on our online maths assessment. You must be aged 19+ to enrol on this course.

What will I learn on this course?
This course includes the following units.
• Skin Analysis and Facial Skincare
• Facial Massage and Skincare Treatments
• Anatomy, Physiology & Pathologies diseases, and disorders of the skin)
• Electrical Science
• Health & Safety

The college will offer the practical skills associated with the knowledge elements of the course including, non-surgical face lift, microdermabrasion, and galvanic facials.

How will I learn and be assessed?
Your theoretical understanding will be assessed through an externally marked written examination. There will be unit written tests to complete. You will be assessed throughout your course by practical observation. You will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence.

*Please note: You may be required to attend an assessment day/evening if you are selected by the awarding body, external verifier – failure to attend could lead to your certificate being withheld until you are seen be the external verifier

Access to Aesthetic Skin Therapies
Progression onto advanced skin treatments including Microneedling, Skin Peels, Dermaplaning, Intense Light Pulsation Treatments and Radio Frequency.

Course fee: £980* (TBC)

*Many of our courses can be studied for free, even if you are employed or self-employed, depending on your individual circumstances and the course you have chosen to study. Click here for more information.

Details of kits and uniforms are to be confirmed at enrolment, the kit will be approximately £30.00.