All qualification information is available by UK Qualifications, International Qualifications then select the course you are interested in.

The minimum age varies, depending on the different qualifications.

• Entry Level to Level 1 and selected Level 2 (theory) qualifications: 14-16 year olds
• Level 2 (practical) qualifications onwards: 16 year olds+

Please refer to the individual qualification specifications for specific qualification requirements.

There is no time limit – the Centre/College to arrange when it suits their schedule

Th Theory
Pr Practical
CS Case Studies
AS Assignment
OA Optional Assignment
PE Porfolio of Evidence
TE Treatment of Evidence
TR Treatment Records
PA Practical Assessment

Notify us immediately exams@itecworld.co.uk / +44 (0) 2380 684500. We will give instructions for the steps to take.

You can find your lifetime registration number on any certificate that you have been awarded. If you do not know your number then you can contact customer support who will be happy to supply you with your registration number. The number is useful for requesting a replacement or e-certificate, or to ensure accurate registration should you change centres.

You will need to locate an iTEC approved centre (college, school, training provider). To Find your local iTEC registered centre click here

Fees are set by the centre (college, school, training provider) that you attend. Please contact the centre that you would like to attend. You can locate your local centre here.

Exam dates and locations are set by your centre (college, school, training provider) and only they are able to advise you about exam dates and locations.

Once you have completed all the specified assessments for the qualification and your lecturer has awarded a pass mark for all the evidence you have submitted, you will have a final external practical exam carried out by the iTEC examiner.

No. All result enquiries need to be directed to your centre (college, school, training provider).

When iTEC have received the theory papers from the centre (college, school, training provider), the results are sent back to the centre 20 working days later. Your centre will then send out your results directly to you.

Please contact your centre (college, school, training provider) who should be able to arrange a re-sit for you.

You will need to contact another iTEC Registered centre to find out if they have exams and that they are happy for you to attend. You will also need permission from your current centre to allow you to transfer to another centre.

Students can only appeal their grade if the centre (college, school, training provider) are in support of the appeal. If the college are in agreement to support the appeal they must read the iTEC Appeals Procedure found here and send all documentation to iTEC. If the centre do not support the appeal the student must re-sit the exam.

You can access the iTEC Complaints Procedure here. Students must first take up any complaint with their centre (college, school, training provider) and provide the centre with the opportunity to resolve it. If the centre’s response is unsatisfactory you will need to complete the Complaints submission form which is located within the Complaints Procedure here.

You will need to provide iTEC with the following:

• Your original certificate(s) and unit transcript(s)**
• A signed covering letter explaining why you are requesting the change of name
  • the letter must include a return address
  • the letter must include a contact number so that VTCT can call you to take payment (there is a £37.50 fee per certificate for this service). If you have an email address please also include this so that you can be contacted should VTCT not be able contact you by phone.
  • ** If you have lost the original certificate(s) please indicate this within the covering letter

A certified copy of your identification (do not send originals):

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Driving licence

A certified copy of the legal documentation confirming the name change (do not send originals):

• Marriage / civil partnership certificate
• Decree absolute
• Change of name deed or deed poll
• Public announcement
• Police report (change of name due to personal safety)

How do I get a copy of a document certified?

The above documentation must be posted to us, recorded delivery recommended. Once received VTCT will make contact with you to take payment. 

Where the above criteria has not been fully met, iTEC retain the right to refuse requests for name changes.

To request a replacement certificate/diploma, visit the Replacement Certificates page here. Replacement diploma requests are issued within 20 working days from receipt of request.

All replacement certificates will be annotated “Replacement” as agreed with the regulatory authorities. We cannot enter into any correspondence regarding awards which do not appear on our records.

If you have achieved a Certificate at levels 2-4:

iTEC Cert [and then the qualification name]

If you have achieved a Diploma at levels 2-4:

iTEC Dip [and then the qualification name]

VTCT is the leading specialist awarding organisation in the UK for qualifications in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy with over 55 years’ experience of awarding qualifications both within the UK and Internationally. Two years ago VTCT acquired ITEC Awarding Organisation and ITEC branded qualifications are now awarded by VTCT. VTCT is officially recognised by Ofqual – Recognition Number: RN5198. Ofqual are the UK Office reporting directly to the UK Parliament for qualifications and regulation.

Each VTCT (ITEC) qualification bears a QAN number, which provides assurance of validity and authenticity and that it is on the RQF – Regulated Qualifications Framework. The UK regulatory framework articulates with the EQF – European Qualifications Framework for recognition of qualifications by international employers, governments and professional associations.

The European Union recognition of professional qualifications mapped to the EQF is enshrined in law through the Lisbon Recognition Agreement reference Article 13 Directive 2005/36/EC.

Further information of VTCT’s and therefore also ITEC’s credibility as a UK and International Awarding Organisation and the validity of VTCT and ITEC qualifications:

• https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual/about#who-we-are – Confirmation that Ofqual are the UK Office reporting directly to the UK Parliament for qualifications and regulation

• https://www.gov.uk/check-awarding-body-recognised– Can independently check that VTCT is recognised by Ofqual

• https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ – Can check recognition status of either a Qualification or an Organisation on the register

• https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Search?category=Organisations&query=VTCT&status=Available%20to%20learners – Proof that VTCT is recognised. Recognition Number: RN5198

• The UK National Recognition Information Centre www.naric.org.uk NARIC provides information and advice on qualifications worldwide.

• https://www.vtct.org.uk/europass/ Europass – VTCT and ITEC branded qualifications have been aligned to the EQF, and we provide Europass Certificate Supplements for VTCT (iTEC) qualifications, which validates skills and qualifications across Europe for mobility and employability. Furthermore, we have market recognition with employers for our VTCT (iTEC) qualifications

We confirm that for all the qualifications being delivered Internationally, iTEC branded qualifications are Externally Quality Assured/Examined by us and meet with our assessment strategy, which is audited and regulated by Ofqual.

All our qualifications can be found on our website, bear the QAN number and provide detail of the learning hours and assessment requirements: http://www.itecworld.co.uk/find-a-qualification/

It is strongly recommended that you contact the Embassy or High Commission of your intended destination country, as they will be able to advise you about the transferability of qualifications and any other evidence which may be needed to work and to gain insurance.

Europass service

This is a service shared across Europe and is made up of five documents designed to help learners highlight their qualifications in an effective way to prospective employers and higher/further education providers across Europe. It is free and enables people to present their competences, skills and abilities in a clear, understandable way, removing the barriers sometimes faced when applying for jobs or continuing education abroad – https://www.vtct.org.uk/europass/

Notify your exam Invigilator immediately. Your Invigilator will refer the matter immediately to the Exams Officer.