Qualifications Portfolio 2019/20
Beauty Therapy
All of the updated Beauty Therapy qualifications are available on this page. If a qualification is not listed in any of the tables below, then no change has been made and that qualification remains as it is.
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Replacement Qualifications in Development
Refreshed Qualifications
The qualification has undergone changes to ensure it meets the latest industry requirements. The qualification will be live and operational from the 1 September 2019. Find out what a refreshed qualification means here
Previous Qualification Number |
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New
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| Level 1 | ||||
| 600/1788/0 | ITEC Level 1 Diploma In Beauty Therapy | 603/4053/8 | iBT1D1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy |
| Level 2 | ||||
| 500/9712/X | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare | 603/4043/5 | iBT2C2 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare |
| 501/0818/9 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Eyebrow Treatments and Eyelash Enhancements | 603/4080/0 | iBT2C7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Eyebrow Treatments and Eyelash Enhancements |
| 601/0588/4 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Treatments | 603/4087/3 | iBT2D14 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Treatments |
| 601/0589/6 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments | 603/4077/0 | iBT2D15 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments |
| 600/6547/3 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Provide Facial Skincare | 603/4064/2 | iBT2A7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Provide Facial Skincare |
| 603/0888/6 | ITEC Level 2 Beauty Specialist Certificate | 603/4074/5 | iBT2C12 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate for Beauty Specialists |
| 501/0802/5 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Consultancy | 603/4133/6 | iBT2C5 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Consultancy |
| 603/1046/7 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Waxing | 603/4076/9 | iBT2C13 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Waxing |
| 100/1914/5 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists (VRQ) | 603/4034/4 | iBT2D7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists |
| 600/1966/9 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma In Beauty Treatments (VRQ) | 603/4056/3 | iBT2D13 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Treatments |
| 600/2308/9 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in the Hair and Beauty Sector | 603/4500/7 | iCO2A4 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in the Hair and Beauty Sector |
| 600/6536/9 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Apply Make-up | 603/4061/7 | iBT2A5 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Apply Make-up |
| 600/6663/5 | ITEC Level 2 Award In The Art of Photographic Make-up | 603/4068/X | iBT2A8 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award In Photographic Make-up |
| 601/6824/9 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Bridal Make-up (VRQ) | 603/4062/9 | iBT2C9 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Bridal Make-up |
| 603/0887/4 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Make-up | 603/4071/X | iBT2C11 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Make-up |
| 601/0379/6 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hair, Photographic and Media Make-up | 603/4504/4 | iCO2D2 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Hair, Photographic and Media Make-up |
| 501/0201/1 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Manicure | 603/4047/2 | iBT2C4 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Manicure |
| 600/6534/5 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Provide Manicure Treatments | 603/4058/7 | iBT2A3 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Provide Manicure Treatments |
| 601/6854/7 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Gel Polish Techniques | 603/4063/0 | iBT2A10 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Gel Polish Techniques |
| 600/6535/7 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Provide Pedicure Treatments | 603/4060/5 | iBT2A4 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Provide Pedicure Treatments |
| 603/1148/4 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Manicure and Pedicure | 603/4079/4 | iBT2C14 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Manicure and Pedicure |
| 501/1022/6 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology | 603/4473/8 | iBT2C15 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements |
| 501/1022/6 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology | 603/4476/3 | iBT2C16 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Gel Nail Enhancements |
| 501/1022/6 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology | 603/4478/7 | iBT2C17 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Wrap Nail Enhancements |
| 100/5207/0 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Nail Art (VRQ) | 603/4054/X | iBT2C1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Nail Art |
| 601/1854/4 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Provide Thermal Auricular Therapy | 603/4089/7 | iBT2A9 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Provide Thermal Auricular Therapy |
| Level 3 | ||||
| 601/0497/1 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Intimate Waxing for Female Clients | 603/4075/7 | iBT3A3 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Intimate Waxing for Female Clients |
| 501/0790/2 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Eyelash Extensions | 603/4050/2 | iBT3C20 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Eyelash Extensions |
| 500/9376/9 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Facial Electrical Treatments | 603/4037/X | iBT3C14 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Facial Electrical Treatments |
| 601/0987/7 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy | 603/4057/5 | iBT3D27 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques |
| 603/0787/0 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments | 603/4069/1 | iBT3D34 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments |
| 601/8625/2 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapies | 603/4067/8 | iBT3D28 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapies |
| 601/0598/7 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Body Massage | 603/4055/1 | iBT3A5 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Body Massage |
| 500/9528/6 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy | 603/4041/1 | iBT3D16 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy |
| 100/2571/6 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatments (VRQ) | 603/4045/9 | iBT3D12 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatments |
| 100/2570/4 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Epilation (VRQ) | 603/4042/3 | iBT3D11 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Epilation |
| 100/2588/1 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments (VRQ) | 603/4052/6 | iBT3D15 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments |
| 100/5237/9 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Microdermabrasion Treatments (VRQ) | 603/4035/6 | iBT3C13 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Microdermabrasion Treatments |
| 601/5253/9 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Asian Bridal Make-up | 603/4091/5 | iBT3A6 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Asian Bridal Make-up |
| 601/5254/0 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Apply Airbrush Make-up to the Face | 603/4059/9 | iBT3A7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Apply Airbrush Make-up to the Face |
| 501/0789/6 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-up | 603/4048/4 | iBT3C19 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-up |
| 100/2573/X | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-Up (VRQ) | 603/4049/6 | iBT3D14 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-up |
| 100/2569/8 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology (VRQ) | 603/4040/X | iBT3D10 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology |
| 100/2587/X | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Spa Treatments (VRQ) | 603/4051/4 | iBT3C11 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Spa Treatments |
| Level 4 | ||||
| 600/3944/9 | ITEC Level 4 Award In Micro-Pigmentation Treatment | 603/4083/6 | iBT4A1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Micro-Pigmentation Treatment |
| 600/3950/4 | ITEC Level 4 Certificate In Micro-Pigmentation Treatment | 603/4085/X | iBT4C8 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Micro-Pigmentation Treatment |
| 500/9735/0 | ITEC Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare | 603/4044/7 | iBT4D1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare |
| 501/0146/8 | ITEC Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management | 603/4498/2 | iCO4D1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management |
| 600/0595/6 | ITEC Level 4 Diploma In Laser and Light Treatments | 603/5033/7 | iBT4D3 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Diploma in Laser and Light Treatments |
Replaced Qualifications
The qualifications below have been identified as having overlapping content with another qualification and will be replaced with the most up to date and relevant qualification.
Qualification Number |
Qualification Title |
New
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Replacement
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Replacement
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| 500/6099/5 | ITEC Entry Level Award in An Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Entry 3) | AM30033 | 500/6804/0 | VTCT Entry Level Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Entry 3) | 30th September 2019 |
| 500/6762/X | ITEC Level 1 Award in An Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector | AM10037 | 500/6821/0 | VTCT Level 1 Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector | 30th September 2019 |
| 500/7205/5 | ITEC Level 1 Certificate in An Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector | AM10035 | 500/6839/8 | VTCT Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/1434/7 | ITEC Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy | AB10025 | 500/9332/0 | VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy | 2020 |
| 501/0805/0 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Threading | AB20125 | 500/8879/8 | VTCT Level 2 Award in Threading Depilation | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/0161/4 | ITEC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General | AB20026 | 500/8839/7 | VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/0199/7 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Make-Up | iBT2C11 | 603/4071/X | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Make-up | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/0272/2 | ITEC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up | AB20027 | 500/8814/2 | VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-Up | 2020 |
| 501/0191/2 | ITEC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services | AB20028 | 500/8840/3 | VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services | 2020 |
| 500/9529/8 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Epilation | iBT3D11 | 603/4042/3 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Epilation | 30th September 2019 |
| 500/9617/5 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Body Electrical Treatments | iBT3D8 | 603/3221/9 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Beauty, Massage and Electrotherapy | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/0801/3 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage | AM30136 | 500/9043/4 | VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage | 30th September 2019 |
| 500/9734/9 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Microdermabrasion | iBT3C13 | 603/4035/6 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Microdermabrasion Treatments | 30th September 2019 |
| 603/0773/0 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty and Massage Therapy | iBT3D8 | 603/3221/9 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Beauty, Massage and Electrotherapy | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/8974/5 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma In Facial and Body Massage Treatments | iBT3D8 | 603/3221/9 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Beauty, Massage and Electrotherapy | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/0591/4 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage and Electrotherapy Treatments | iBT3D8 | 603/3221/9 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Beauty, Massage and Electrotherapy | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/0830/X | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General | AB30029 | 500/8860/9 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General | 2020 |
| 501/1021/4 | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage | AB30031 | 500/8861/0 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage | 2020 |
| 601/8636/7 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Media Make-up | AB30134 | 500/9065/3 | VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry | 30th September 2019 |
| 600/9171/X | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up | AM30175 | 501/0896/7 | VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/1282/X | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up | AB30030 | 500/8813/0 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-Up | 2020 |
| 601/8626/4 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology | iBT3D10 | 603/4040/X | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/0585/9 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Nail Treatments | iBT3D10 | 603/4040/X | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/1283/1 | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services | AB30032 | 500/9078/1 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services | 2020 |
| 100/5208/2 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Nail Art (VRQ) | iBT2C1 | 603/4054/X | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Nail Art | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/0586/0 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Spa and Body Treatments | iBT3C11 | 603/4051/4 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Spa Treatments | 30th September 2019 |
| 501/1431/1 | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Spa Therapy | AB30033 | 500/8881/6 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Spa Therapy | 2020 |
| 501/0855/4 | ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Skincare | BT4C4 or BT4C5 or BT4C6 or BT4C7 or BT5C1 or BT5C2 |
603/2908/7 or 603/2909/9 or 603/2910/5 or 603/2911/7 or 603/2912/9 or 603/2907/5 |
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency or VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling or VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Peeling or VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound or VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal or VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal |
30th September 2019 |
Replacement Qualifications in Development
The qualifications below have been identified as having overlapping content with another qualification and will therefore be replaced by a more up to date qualification. These particular replacements are currently in development and will be announced soon.
Qualification Number |
Qualification Title |
Replacement Qualification |
| 600/6546/1 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Apply Skin Tanning Techniques | Replacement in Development |
| 500/9368/X | ITEC Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists | Replacement in Development |
Withdrawn Qualifications
The following qualifications have been identified to be out of date or less relevant and so will be withdrawn with a registration end date of 30 September 2019.
To ensure learners and supported throughout the withdrawal process, after the registration end date of 30 September 2019, there will be a period of time where learners can still complete the qualification and claim a certificate. This period of time before the certification end date will depend on the level of the qualification.
• Level 1 – 30 September 2020
• Level 2 – 30 September 2021
• Level 3 and above – 30 September 2022
Qualification Number |
Qualification Title |
| 601/8639/2 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Photographic Make-up |
| 500/9878/0 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Specialised Make-up |
| 603/0185/5 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy |
| 100/2586/8 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Red Vein Treatment (VRQ) |