Qualifications

Syllabus

All our courses include the following subjects in relation to the module being studied.

  • Professional ethics
  • Consultation techniques
  • Client records
  • Safety and hygiene
  • Sterilisation and sanitisation
  • Contra-indications
  • Aftercare
  • Basic anatomy and physiology
  • Business and marketing

CIBT School Diploma

All students sit a test during each course to ensure that the basic principles and safety and hygiene have been understood.  If you fail, we provide extra tuition, free of charge to help you reach the required standard.  Our aim is to help you finish the course and gain the well established, prestigious Carlton Institute Diploma.

NVQ Level 2 and 3

NVQ qualifications in beauty therapy have provided a national standard for the industry which is recognised and highly regarded by employers and the public.The Carlton institute was one of the first VTCT Assessment Centres to fully implement the new NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) standards in Beauty Therapy.  We have developed a unique training programme for each individual NVQ unit which consists of three steps:

  • Practical training
  • Home study & portfolio package
  • Assessments

IHBC and IIHHT

IHBC (International Health & Beauty Council) and IIHHT (International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies) qualifications are internationally recognised external qualifications awarded by VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust).  VTCT is the major awarding body in the UK for S/NVQs in Beauty Therapy and has been established for over 40 years.

Professional Associations

After graduation you will have the opportunity to join the industry associations, that provide newsletters, insurance and other benefits to members. These include FHT, BABTAC, GPBT, IFHB, ICHT.