Training & Resources
So you want a Career in the Beauty Industry?There are different training and education career routes in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Full time courses are available through a College of Further Education or private training providers. Visit www.britishcouncil.org for recommended pathways into the industry. You would need to find out if tuition fees are paid for you. If you have to pay fees yourself you maybe entitled to tax relief, career development loans or student loans. Remember to check that the course leads to a nationally approved Qualification such as NVQ or SVQ, Cidesco or Cibthac, from an awarding body. There are also a select number of Universities that offer BSc in Spa Management or a Foundation Degree, visit www.ucas.com for list of Universities that provide this course in your area or www.foundationdegree.org.uk. |
Awarding BodiesBABTAC City & Guilds ITEC Tel: 0208 994 4141 Comite International d’Esthetique et de Cosmetologie +41 03 80 0075 CollegesFor details of Further education colleges in your local area you can contact HABIA – an independent organisation, dedicated to improving Standards in Beauty Therapy. You can contact them at: Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority
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Tel: 0845 2 306080 Selection of Private CoursesTo gain an international qualification of CIBTHAC OR CIDESCO then you may wish to train at a private college. The courses offered here are normally shorter but more intense. Brentford Academy of Health and Beauty Tel: 01277 202040 The Carlton Institute Tel: 01395 279777 Champneys College Tel: 01442 291 333 Oxford International College of Beauty Tel: 01993 775 858 Steiner Beauty Tel: 020 7434 4534 |
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