VTCT Beginners Courses

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VTCT BEGINNER TRAINING COURSES

This section showcases the variety of qualifications available for you within the beauty, laser, skincare and aesthetics industry.

These qualifications include a choice of Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications to support your progress as a beauty, skincare, laser, massage or aesthetic professional with confidence.

Please note VTCT courses require home study to be completed before the booking of any practical training.

The purchase of any VTCT course online will include a link upon purchase which directs you to the learning portal where you can start your home study in your own time.

VTCT LEVEL 2 BEAUTY DIPLOMA

This Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills by covering the following mandatory units; facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicure, pedicure, client care and health and safety.

To further enhance your practical skills you will also be trained in the following  units; Lash Lifting, Spray Tanning and Nail Art.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practice and you can also choose optional units that cover effective salon reception duties and retail stock display.

You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification. The purpose  of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own  salon services.

The legislations referred to within this qualification apply to UK learners. For learners outside of the UK, you should familiarise yourself with legislations that may apply to you.

All mandatory units will need to be completed to ensure you complete each qualification. 

If applicable to your chosen course a mixture of observations, assignments and multiple choice examinations are required to pass the course.

This course is a 16 week course which requires 1 day a week in our training centre.

The following units are mandatory and will be covered within this course

Health and safety practice in the salon

Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

Provide facial skincare

Remove hair using waxing techniques

Provide eyelash and brow treatments

Provide manicure treatments

Provide pedicure treatments

Provide Eyelash & Tint lifting

Provide skin tanning

Provide nail art

Missed the enrolment date? Don’t worry there are three course dates each year and they begin in

January, April & August

£2,250.00 payment options available

We are Payl8r partners which allows you to spread the cost of your training course. Please click here to find out more.

VTCT LEVEL 2 FACIAL MASSAGE & SKINCARE

Your introduction to skincare. Learn the basics of skin care, skin analysis and how to correctly recommend to your client within this course. We cover facial steaming, setting and non setting mask application and facial massage .

This qualification may lead directly into employment in the beauty industry industry as a junior beauty therapist in a salon or self employment as a beauty therapist. All mandatory units will need to be completed to ensure you complete this qualification. If applicable to your chosen course a mixture of observations, assignments and multiple choice examinations are required to pass the course.

All mandatory units will need to be completed to ensure you complete each qualification. 

Follow health and safety practice in the salon

Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

Provide facial skin care

This course requires 3 days practical training in our training centre and multiple choice examinations.

If applicable to your chosen course a mixture of observations, assignments and multiple choice examinations are required to pass the course.

£999 payment options available

We offer options to allow you to spread the cost of your training course. Please click here to find out more.

Dermalogica Aspire Programme at Cheshire Beauty College
Elevate your skincare education with the Dermalogica Aspire Programme, exclusively available to students enrolled in our VTCT Facial Courses.
As an Aspire Partner College, we’re proud to offer access to this prestigious programme from Dermalogica, a global leader in professional skincare education and innovation.
What’s Included for Students:
4 Days of In-Person Training at the Dermalogica Training Centre
Experience hands-on learning with Dermalogica’s elite educators at their professional training centre — a rare opportunity to gain real-world skills and insights in a dynamic, industry-standard environment.
Dermalogica Student Kit
Each student receives a professional Dermalogica Kit filled with advanced skincare products used in salons and spas worldwide — ideal for practice and perfecting your technique.
Free Access to the Dermalogica Aspire Online Learning Platform
Enhance your knowledge with on-demand tutorials, product education, treatment protocols, and retail skills from Dermalogica experts.
CPD-Accredited Certificates
Complete Aspire training modules and earn recognised CPD certificates to strengthen your CV and demonstrate your professional development.
Live Webinars & Expert Masterclasses
Attend exclusive online events and live masterclasses with Dermalogica professionals, offering expert advice, live demos, and career-building insights.
Exclusive Student Discounts
Enjoy savings on professional Dermalogica products to support your training and future career.
Ongoing Professional Support
Gain access to Dermalogica’s education team, available to help you succeed during your course and beyond.
With this programme, our VTCT facial students receive unparalleled training, industry-recognised certification, and exclusive access to one of the world’s most trusted skincare brands.
Join now and launch your skincare career with the Dermalogica Aspire Programme at Cheshire Beauty College.

VTCT LEVEL 3 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

The VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge of Body Systems is a qualification that has been specifically designed to give you knowledge and understanding of the main systems of the body.

This knowledge and understanding is embedded in many beauty and complementary therapy qualifications. You will also learn about further career pathways in allied healthcare fields. The legislations referred to within this qualification apply to UK learners. For learners outside of the UK, you should familiarise yourself with legislations that may apply to you.

All mandatory units will need to be completed to ensure you complete each qualification. This is an 8 week course. Requires one morning in our training centre to sit the multiple choice examination

If applicable to your chosen course a mixture of observations, assignments and multiple choice examinations are required to pass the course.

£399 payment options available

We are Payl8r partners which allows you to spread the cost of your training course. Please click here to find out more.

VTCT LEVEL 3 ACCESS TO AESTHETICS

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. 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
Steam and extraction
Skin types
Facial massage
• 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.
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.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for additional study at level 4+ in the beauty aesthetic industry.

All mandatory units will need to be completed to ensure you complete each qualification. 

If applicable to your chosen course a mixture of observations, assignments and multiple choice examinations are required to pass the course.

£1249 payment options available

We offer options that allow you to spread the cost of your training course. Please click here to find out more.

Dermalogica Aspire Programme at Cheshire Beauty College
Elevate your skincare education with the Dermalogica Aspire Programme, exclusively available to students enrolled in our VTCT Facial Courses.
As an Aspire Partner College, we’re proud to offer access to this prestigious programme from Dermalogica, a global leader in professional skincare education and innovation.
What’s Included for Students:
4 Days of In-Person Training at the Dermalogica Training Centre
Experience hands-on learning with Dermalogica’s elite educators at their professional training centre — a rare opportunity to gain real-world skills and insights in a dynamic, industry-standard environment.
Dermalogica Student Kit
Each student receives a professional Dermalogica Kit filled with advanced skincare products used in salons and spas worldwide — ideal for practice and perfecting your technique.
Free Access to the Dermalogica Aspire Online Learning Platform
Enhance your knowledge with on-demand tutorials, product education, treatment protocols, and retail skills from Dermalogica experts.
CPD-Accredited Certificates
Complete Aspire training modules and earn recognised CPD certificates to strengthen your CV and demonstrate your professional development.
Live Webinars & Expert Masterclasses
Attend exclusive online events and live masterclasses with Dermalogica professionals, offering expert advice, live demos, and career-building insights.
Exclusive Student Discounts
Enjoy savings on professional Dermalogica products to support your training and future career.
Ongoing Professional Support
Gain access to Dermalogica’s education team, available to help you succeed during your course and beyond.
With this programme, our VTCT facial students receive unparalleled training, industry-recognised certification, and exclusive access to one of the world’s most trusted skincare brands.
Join now and launch your skincare career with the Dermalogica Aspire Programme at Cheshire Beauty College.

VTCT LEVEL 3 FACIAL ELECTROTHERAPY

The VTCT Level 3 Award in Facial Electrotherapy is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop the learner's practical skills in how to provide facial electrical treatments. The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner's skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable the learner to perform their own salon services.

There is one mandatory unit to complete

Provide facial electrotherapy treatments

Within this course we cover the following facial treatments

EMS electro muscle stimulation (faradic)

Lymphatic drainage

Galvanic &

Microcurrent

Prerequisite, Level 2 Beauty Therapy of equivalent. Course duration. This is a 12 week course which includes online study + 3 days in our training centre.

This course includes a mixture of assignments, practical observations and a multiple choice examination.

Course Details
This course requires a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification or a Level 3 in Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent.

This course requires home learning and 3 days in our training centre.

Once completed you will receive a VTCT Level 3 qualification, a full skincare starter kit and all the relevant theory and practical knowledge allowing you to gain insurance and offer this treatment to your clients.

Full Skincare Kit Included.

Full payment is required to book your place onto the course. Once payment has been received an email will be sent to the registered email address with a link to the online learning portal.

All mandatory units will need to be completed to ensure you complete each qualification. 

If applicable to your chosen course a mixture of observations, assignments and multiple choice examinations are required to pass the course.

This course requires 3 days practical training in our training centre and multiple choice examinations

£1299 payment options available

We offer options that allows you to spread the cost of your training course. Please click here to find out more.

Dermalogica Aspire Programme at Cheshire Beauty College
Elevate your skincare education with the Dermalogica Aspire Programme, exclusively available to students enrolled in our VTCT Facial Courses.
As an Aspire Partner College, we’re proud to offer access to this prestigious programme from Dermalogica, a global leader in professional skincare education and innovation.
What’s Included for Students:
4 Days of In-Person Training at the Dermalogica Training Centre
Experience hands-on learning with Dermalogica’s elite educators at their professional training centre — a rare opportunity to gain real-world skills and insights in a dynamic, industry-standard environment.
Dermalogica Student Kit
Each student receives a professional Dermalogica Kit filled with advanced skincare products used in salons and spas worldwide — ideal for practice and perfecting your technique.
Free Access to the Dermalogica Aspire Online Learning Platform
Enhance your knowledge with on-demand tutorials, product education, treatment protocols, and retail skills from Dermalogica experts.
CPD-Accredited Certificates
Complete Aspire training modules and earn recognised CPD certificates to strengthen your CV and demonstrate your professional development.
Live Webinars & Expert Masterclasses
Attend exclusive online events and live masterclasses with Dermalogica professionals, offering expert advice, live demos, and career-building insights.
Exclusive Student Discounts
Enjoy savings on professional Dermalogica products to support your training and future career.
Ongoing Professional Support
Gain access to Dermalogica’s education team, available to help you succeed during your course and beyond.
With this programme, our VTCT facial students receive unparalleled training, industry-recognised certification, and exclusive access to one of the world’s most trusted skincare brands.
Join now and launch your skincare career with the Dermalogica Aspire Programme at Cheshire Beauty College.

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FAQ

We offer a variety of courses including beauty, nails, laser hair removal, facial, massage advanced aesthetic skincare course.

Not only do we just teach you both theory and knowledge that you will need to progress in the industry we also offer free valuable business advice too

Course durations vary, ranging from 1 day to 16 weeks.

Our VTCT courses start from 4 weeks. You can work as quick or steady as you like. Course durations are there for your guidance.

Once your assignments are completed you can upload your assignments onto your student portal and one of our team will mark this assignment. Once this is marked as passed we then ask our team of assessors and IQA’s to confirm your passed assignments and if all the work is up to the curriculum standards you will then attend practical training at out training centre.

You will cover all relevant theory, recap information from your student portal and If required complete practical observations and examinations

You can take 3 examination re-sists free of charge. In the unlikely event you do need to re-sit for a fourth time, further costs will be required prior to this.

You are required to bring along an A4 folder with dividers which include your passed assignments, your completed consultation form and a notepad.

We provide refreshments such as tea and coffee. We do recommend bringing along your lunch as the nearest shop is a few minutes drive.

Yes, our ABT courses are accredited ABT and our VTCT qualifications are Ofqual regulated This ensures you receive high quality education and training.

We offer a wide range of courses suitable for beginners. A few of our courses require a level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent. Some advanced programs may have additional prerequisites.

We ask that you wear black clothing which you are comfortable in with flat black shoes.

Yes, we offer Fast track training courses which are held throughout the day in the evening and weekend options to accommodate different schedules.

Absolutely! Our programs emphasize practical experience, allowing you to work on clients and practice techniques under the supervision of our experienced educators

You can pursue a career in salons, spas, clinics and even start your own beauty businesses

Yes, additional costs may be required if needed such as examination resists, additional textbooks, and kits.

VTCT Courses – You can apply online through our website and student portal ABT courses – You can send an email to info@cheshirebeautycollege.co.uk A non refundable deposit is required and the remaining balance is due 10 day prior to your training course.

We would love to send you more information! Please contact us at info@cheshirebeautycollege.co.uk