Access to Aesthetic Therapies: VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate

A professional qualification designed for those wishing to enter this growing industry without prior Beauty Therapy qualifications.

  • Study Mode

    Part-time

  • Duration

    16 Weeks

  • Location

    Reading College

  • Pathway

    Beauty Therapy

Launch Your Career in Aesthetic Therapies

Step into the fast-growing world of aesthetics with a future-focused qualification designed for those wishing to enter the Aesthetic Industry without prior Beauty Therapy qualifications.

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies covers:

  • Maintain health and safety in the salon
  • Skin analysis and facial skincare
  • Consultation and client care
  • Anatomy, physiology and pathology
  • Electrical science

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety requirements, anatomy, physiology, and pathology and electrical science, alongside skin analysis and safe practice treatment protocols for facial skin care. This includes in-depth consultation and aftercare.

You will learn through a hybrid model of:

  • 30% self-study
  • 20% online classes 
  • 50% in-person practical training in our well-equipped salons

You will be required to build a portfolio of treatment case studies, including facial treatments, and client consultations.

Other assessment methods include exams, assignments, and a practical examination in facial therapies.

On successful completion of this course, you might consider:

VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Peeling, Skin needling, Ultrasound, HIFU, Scalp Micro pigmentation, and Dermaplaning.

This qualification is for applicants aged 19+ years of age.

There are no prerequisites besides an excellent level of English. You must be able to read and write in English.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for additional study at level 4+ in the beauty aesthetic industry. Achievement of this qualification will enable learners to further develop their knowledge and skills by completing additional specialist qualifications at Level 4 and 5.

Additional costs:

You will be required to purchase a uniform and a kit to complete these treatments. Course kits range from £30-£150.00

Uniform costs can be expected to be around £50.00

Explore your career progression options

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Why Reading College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 150+

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  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

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