Is ITEC a Recognised qualification?
It is a recognised awarding organisation regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations regulation (OFQUAL). As such all the ITEC QCF qualifications are approved on the Qualifications and Credits Framework.
What is ITEC certification?
ITEC is an international examination board that offers a variety of qualifications worldwide. Graduates who successfully pass the ITEC examination are certified to work in over 33 countries. Passing the ITEC European examination will allow you to receive an international diploma in beauty, cosmetology or nails.
What does ITEC UK stand for?
ITEC stands for the International Therapy Examination Council, who have been in existence since 1947. ITEC is an English-based therapy examination body, registered with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and their qualifications are recognised internationally.
What’s the difference between ITEC and VTCT?
VTCT and education centres work in partnership to quality assure the course. ITEC is 100% externally examined and so the centre has no input whatsoever in the assessment decisions which are made based on practical and written examinations at the end of the course, conducted by an ITEC External Examiner.
What is a Level 3 diploma equivalent to?
A Level 3 qualification is equivalent to A Level. A Level 4 qualification is equivalent to BTEC Professional Diploma level. A Level 5 qualification is equivalent to HND or foundation degree level. A Level 6 qualification is equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree level.
How do I contact ITEC?
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact our Advice Helpline on 01 – 206 1832 / 01 – 206 1833 or alternatively send us your query by way of our enquiry form below. To view any of our courses and to find out more please click on any of the Course Categories below.
Is ITEC an NVQ?
ITEC v NVQ They are both equally professional courses and are both generally set in college environments. Basically it is a qualification from a private training establishment that is running their course along the same guidelines as a nationally recognised qualification such as an NVQ.
Is VTCT or ITEC better?
ITEC is very well-known and respected in Ireland and internationally for qualifications with the rigour of and standardisation of an exams system. VTCT has followed the UK assessment and quality assurance approach to certification and is the leading awarding organisation for Beauty Therapy in the UK.
What is a Cidesco qualification?
The CIDESCO Diploma is the world’s prestigious qualification for Aesthetics and Beauty Therapy which has set international standards since 1957. Sought after by employers worldwide, the CIDESCO Diploma is a mark of high achievement, fully opening up a world of career opportunities to graduates.
What is a VTCT Level 3 qualification equivalent to?
Level 6 / 7
Level 3 is broadly aligned to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 6 / 7.
Why choose ITEC for your career?
High quality and respected industry qualifications. ITEC provides leading international qualifications, specialising in Beauty & Spa Therapy, Hairdressing, Complementary Therapies, Sports & Fitness Training and Customer Service with centres in 39 countries.
Why choose ITEC for your beauty therapy course?
We plan to stay ahead of the game by listening to learners, teachers and employers to be able to deliver exactly what is required. ITEC is proud to offer a range of beauty Therapy teaching and learning support resources to help the delivery of our beauty qualifications.
How much does ITEC charge for its learning materials?
To support our centres with this new suite of regulated qualification, iTEC has produced learning materials in the form of PowerPoint presentations and learner workbooks. These supportive learning materials are completely free of charge.
What are the VTCT Level 2 Award in infection prevention qualifications?
The sector-specific VTCT (iTEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention qualifications are now live and taking registrations. These regulated qualifications, developed with public health experts, build upon the UK Government’s generic public health guidelines, offering bespoke content specific to treatments within each relevant sector.