Access to Aesthetic Therapies

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies is a beauty therapy qualification aimed at learners with no formal background in beauty therapy training, who wish to gain access to additional study of advanced therapy treatments at levels 4 and above.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification consists of units at level 2 and 3 combined to provide the learner with the required underpinning knowledge to afford direct progression onto specific modality training at level 4 +.

Learners must achieve the mandatory units:
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. Learners will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to consult with clients, and provide specific aftercare and home care advice.

Why is this qualification the most suitable?

This qualification offers the learner who wishes to progress to higher level training the fastest opportunity to achieve the required skills and knowledge to do so.

Level 2 English or equivalent

Theory examinations are externally set and externally marked by VTCT (ITEC).

The specification for the external theoretical examinations are detailed below.
UBT287 – Anatomy, physiology and pathology
UBT285 – Skin analysis and facial skincare
UBT286 – Consultation and client care
UBT288 – Electrical science
UBT289 – Maintain health and safety in the salon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) to cover the theoretical assessment criteria within the units

A treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the theoretical examinations.

What could this qualification lead to?

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, for example:

VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Peeling
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Needling
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Ultrasound
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Dermaplaning
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Scalp Micropigmentation
VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Award in Micropigmentation for Camouflage and Restoration

Course cost £2277
A white uniform will be required tunic and trouser or scrubs.

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