Spray Tanning & Cosmetic Tanning
Want to learn how to have a natural looking tan all year round? This tanning combination course will teach you how to prepare the body for perfect tanning and the correct way to apply the Xen-Tan products to create an all over sun kissed glow.
This course combines Spray Tanning and Cosmetic Tanning. Cosmetic Tanning is hands on application and, although it takes longer to apply than spray tanning, the results are fantastic. This streak free product gives an even tan and can last between 7-14 days. On the course you will apply cosmetic tan to the abdomen and spray tan to the remaining areas. This course ensures that you will learn all methods of fake tan application, so that you can meet the requirements of every client.

Tanning Services Course Content
- Introduction & Theory
- Hygiene/Health & Safety
- Contra Indications/Contra Actions
- Manufacturers Instructions
- Differences of Spray Tan to Cosmetic Tanning
- Preparation- Pre treatment booking advice for all services
- Technique of Spray Tan & Cosmetic Tan
- General Information/Tips
What will I receive when I complete the course?
The aim of all our courses is to ensure that you leave competent in both the skills and knowledge of your chosen discipline. In this way, you will be able to achieve the Carlton Institute Diploma, which will allow you to obtain Public Liability Insurance. In order to gain your certificate, you must attend the Spray Tan & Cosmetic Tan course and pass all written and practical assessments on the day.
Get NVQ qualified and improve your employability
You can also obtain an NVQ qualification in Tanning Services.
- Externally accredited qualifications increase your chances of getting jobs as employers recognise these qualifications as work ready in the same way as GCSE's and A levels in other subjects.
- Accredited qualifications are recognised both nationally and internationally e.g. NVQ's in England & Wales and SVQ's in Scotland. The opportunity to work abroad or on cruise ships is significantly increased by having these qualifications accredited externally.
- You will be able to obtain public liability insurance.
- Some advanced courses require an accredited qualification as a pre-requisite for the course.
How much will it cost to do my NVQ qualification?
NVQ Accreditation Fee - £149+vat
We recommend you register for your NVQ within 8 weeks from the start of your course. The NVQ fee covers:
- Marking and assessing your portfolio
- Study and assignment notes.
- Theory exams.
- The time taken for and the uses of equipment and products at your practical assessment.
- The fees we pay to the external awarding body for your certification and testing materials.
Entry requirement for Cosmetic Tanning
No previous experience is necessary to complete our Spray Tanning & Cosmetic Tanning course.
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