VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in london
VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies is designed for learners with no previous beauty therapy experience who want to start a career in aesthetics and progress to Level 4 and beyond.
This fast-track qualification combines Level 2 and Level 3 units, covering health & safety, anatomy, physiology, pathology, electrical science, skin analysis, facial skincare protocols, client consultation, and aftercare. The course offers a flexible blend of classroom sessions and home learning, allowing you to study around your commitments.
You’ll also complete practical home-based learning to develop your skills. Throughout the course, our experienced tutors provide a supportive learning environment, ensuring you feel confident and fully prepared for all assessments.

| Pay Upfront No credit check required. Applies to payment made two weeks before course starts | Pay in Instalments Pay in 2 interest free instalments example £200 deposit, then the balance by the end of the course | Pay in Instalments Third party provider Subject to Credit check & status Deposit £217 and two more instalment of £217 |
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What this course covers
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies is a beauty therapy qualification. It is aimed at learners who don’t have a background in beauty therapy training but wish to get into the industry and progress on to levels 4 and above.
A combination of units from both level 2 and level 3 are provided to give the learner the understanding and knowledge they require to progress to level 4 and above. During the qualification, the learners will be taught about relevant health and safety requirements, anatomy, physiology and pathology and electrical science. They will also learn skin analysis and safe practice treatment protocols for facial skin care. As well as understanding how to consult clients, and provide relevant aftercare.
This fast-track course can be completed around your commitments making it the perfect choice for those wanting a good balance of classroom teaching and home learning.
You will also be required to do some home-based learning to practice your skills and complete homework as part of this course.
We are committed to making our assessments a supportive and encouraging experience. Our highly experienced tutors will always ensure you are relaxed and confident before undergoing any assessment modules.
Course Delivery
You will complete your practical training with us. Tutors require you to home study theory content prior to start of new module and come to lesson with questions / content that requires further explanation. Lessons are practical focused any theory is incorporate in demonstration and practical work.
There is requirement of completing the remaining guided learning hours (refer to your qualification document most courses have guided learning hours of upto 350hrs) as part of home study for student to be proficient in practical and theory content post lesson each week. Due to the intensive nature of the course, student must commit to this otherwise they will struggle to progress in the course.
Please note that learners need to being in their kit, consumables, towels, and models to practice. Learners can do practice on each other too. Where possible we will try to get models for learners to practice on. However, practicing on live models is learners responsibility. They may be required to bring upto 5-6 models to complete their assessments.
Learners’ enrollments are valid for one year from the date they enroll. These can be extend at a nominal cost if needed. Normally minimum duration to finish the course work for an average student is 12 weeks.
examination
Learners will do the theory exams at any point which they feel ready by booking the exams. This can be done by sending an email to [email protected].
Practical assessments can be booked on a Monday with the course tutor directly by sending an email to [email protected]
The mandatory course units are:
Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety:
Develop and maintain effectiveness at work:
Provide facial skin care treatment:
Enhance the appearance of eyebrow and eyelashes:
Carry out waxing services:
Provide manicure service:
Provide pedicure service:
Optional course units are:
Provide make-up services:
Fulfill salon reception duties:
Progression
This is an approved qualification for working as an advanced beauty therapist specialising in a salon. It also provides a sound platform for further learning or training.
This qualification provides progression opportunities to the following VTCT qualifications:
Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT vocationally related qualifications at Levels 2 and 3.
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