Client receiving an electrical facial treatment
Students giving facials in a training room
Therapist using a facial electrotherapy machine
Therapist giving an electrical facial with a probe
Student carrying out an electrical facial in training
Student giving a facial massage
Student carrying out an aesthetics treatment in training
Student using a magnifying lamp during a facial

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Facial Electrotherapy (500/8961/4)

Pre-requirement for this course: VTCT Level 2 in Facials or Beauty Therapy. Can be booked to be completed alongside the Level 3 as required.

Fast Track, Flexible VTCT Training

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Facial Electrotherapy carries 27 credits.

This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to begin a career specialising in providing advanced facial skincare treatments. It can be completed as a standalone beauty qualification to work within the beauty industry or as an entry into more advanced beauty / aesthetics training.You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification, with much of the study completed on a fast track, flexible basis from home.

This is an internationally recognised and regulated, RQF Qualification.

You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification, with much of the study completed on a fast track, flexible basis from home.

Course duration

Fast Track

£1,999

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Electrical Facials Training Course

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This course is suited to those who have already completed VTCT Level 2 in Facials or Beauty Therapy. This can be booked to be completed alongside the Level 3 as required.

Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.

Suited to those who want an OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualification that is accepted by local councils for special treatment licensing where opening a salon or for salon employment. Highly sought by employers, this qualification sets you ahead.

Perfect for anyone who wants to make a full time career in beauty, with options to progress into higher level training or beauty teaching.

You must hold a GCSE level pass in English to be successful on this course (or equivalent) due to written coursework & exams.

You will also need basic IT skills, plus a desktop pc (Windows, Chromebook or Mac required) with camera, microphone, speakers and stable high speed internet connection to complete the coursework and written exams.

Following the 2 consecutive days of practical training included in this package, you’ll achieve The Beauty Academy Diploma which is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) allowing you to immediately gain insurance & begin offering treatments to clients, while still working towards your VTCT qualification.

Upon completion of training days, coursework (written & practical work), online written exams & practical assessment days; you’ll achieve a VTCT Qualification. VTCT qualifications are OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised & widely accepted for licensing & insurance.

You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification in full.

The course is completed on a flexible, fast track basis. Most of the study is completed from home, when convenient for you.

You’ll access extensive learning resources including step by step treatment videos & e-manuals online via our portal.

Attend for 2 consecutive days of practical training at our centre (you choose the training start date when booking).

Month 1-3: complete written coursework online, from home flexibly guided by a comprehensive e-textbook provided on our portal with up to 3 months to complete this.

Month 1-6: Complete 3 case study ‘scenarios’ with forms only (you do not need to carry out the treatments at home), with up to 6 months to complete this.

Month 7-9: Complete your multiple-choice written exams online from home via the VTCT exam website. Usually booked 2-6 weeks ahead.

Month 8-12: Complete up to 2 days of practical assessment at our centre, bringing along female models (3 models required in total). You will also require basic products/tools for each day. Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres. Dates run quarterly at our centres only, subject to availability, allowing you to complete within your 12 month enrolment period.

Units covered within this qualification are:

  • UV30403 Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
  • UV30430 Apply micro dermabrasion
  • UV30456 Dermatology and microbiology
  • UV30468 Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • UV30491 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Get qualified on a flexible basis with much of the learning completed when convenient for you, online from home.
  • 12-month enrolment period provided allowing you to plan your study around other commitments.
  • Internationally recognised, OFQUAL regulated qualification that is highly sought by employers in the beauty industry.
  • Unlocks the door to progress to further training such as Level 4 and/or teaching in beauty.
  • All career options open to you including working from home, opening your own salon, working internationally or gaining employment in a salon, spa or skin clinic.
  • Training since 1990 with 9 permanent training centre locations & in-house support team.

For training days, you will need to bring cold food (salad / sandwich for lunch).

You will need to bring 2 large, clean towels to the Facial Massage & Skincare, Beginners Waxing & Manicure and Pedicure Course for your personal use during treatments.

No products / tools are required for training days as everything is provided for your use at the centre.

No models are required for training days as you’ll work in pairs with another student to give & receive treatments.

At home, you will not need to practice or carry out any treatments at home so won’t need any kit at home for this course. You will need basic facial skincare products for your practial assessment days to cleanse & prepare your models’ skin for the electrical facials. Guidance will be given on training days about kits / suppliers so no need to buy these before attending your training days.

Training for this course is available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester only.

Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres.

Upon completion of this course you can:

Make-up artist applying make-up with a sponge

I love that the courses are so in-depth despite being fast track. The process of completing treatments is often broken down into segments, allowing you to practice and correct each stage before the next which I found really helped me to learn and feel confident.

Jade

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OUR LOCATIONS

Training locations across the UK

OUR LOCATIONS

Training locations across the UK

  • MIDLANDS

    Address

    Vyse Terrace, Branston Court, Branston Street

    Birmingham

    B18 6BA

    0121 401 1008

  • South

    Address

    139-143 Bermondsey Street

    Bermondsey

    SE1 3UW

    0800 999 2277

  • South

    Address

    132 Plough Road

    London

    SW11 2AA

    0207 118 3008

  • South

    Address

    105 - 111 Euston Street

    London

    NW1 2EW

    0800 999 2277

  • North West

    Address

    75 Lever Street

    Manchester

    M1 1FL

    0161 207 0008

  • South

    Address

    5 West Hill

    Milton Keynes

    MK17 8DP

    01908 984 008

  • North East

    Address

    1 Vance Business Park, Norwood Road

    Gateshead

    NE11 9NE

    0191 653 1108

  • South

    Address

    4 The Court, Lanwades Business Park, B1506

    Kentford

    CB8 7PN

    01223 420666

  • South

    Address

    99 London Street

    Reading

    RG1 4QA

    0118 418 1008

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions

Yes, absolutely! The VTCT qualifications are the highest level of training we offer. OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised and sought by employers, but also accepted by councils for local authority ‘special treatment licensing’ to work in or open salons in larger towns and cities.

Start your own business, gain employment or go onto further training. This qualification gives you the widest range of career options for your future.

Booking Courses on our website is easy and secure.

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  • PayPal Pay Later: On purchases £99+, login to your existing PayPal account to see credit options available to you, such as 0% interest for 4 months or over instalments with varying terms, subject to credit status. UK residents, aged 18+.
  • Clearpay: Pay in 4 interest free instalments over 6 weeks. First instalment paid today, the rest over 6 weeks with an instalment every 2 weeks. Open to permanent UK residents (excl Channel Islands) aged 18+ only. Please see here for full details & T&Cs.
  • Payl8r: Pay in instalments over 3, 6, 12 or 24 months. Soft check for eligibility required (even if declined, won’t affect your credit rating). Interest from 15.3% APR*. Interest rate offered subject to status. Have a CCJ, defaults, or low credit score? Payl8r can still look to approve you if the loan is affordable. Permanent UK residents only, aged 18+. Please see here for full details & T&Cs.

Disclaimers:

Please use Clearpay responsibly. Clearpay lends you a fixed amount of credit so you can pay for your purchase over 4 instalments, due every 2 weeks. You must be 18+ and a permanent UK resident (excl Channel Islands). T&Cs and other eligibility criteria apply. Ensure you can make repayments on time. Clearpay charges a £6 late fee for each late instalment and a further £6 if it’s still unpaid 7 days later. Late fees are capped at £6 for orders under £24 and the lower of £24 or 25% of the order value for orders over £24. Missed payments may affect your ability to use Clearpay in the future and they may pass unpaid debt to a debt collection agency. Clearpay is credit that is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Please use PayPal Credit responsibly. Consider if affordable and impact on other borrowing. PayPal Credit is a regulated credit product and gives you a credit limit which can be used for promotional offers. During the 4 months’ offer period you must make your minimum monthly payment or your 0% offer may be removed. Any remaining balance due after the offer period or any transactions under £99 will be charged interest at your standard variable rate. Representative 23.9% APR (variable). Your actual interest rate and credit limit may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Subject to status. T&Cs apply. UK residents only. PayPal UK Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an electronic money institution (firm reference number 9974790); in relation to its regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 996405).

Please use Payl8r responsibly. Late/failed payments may affect your credit status and attract late fees. Hadley Wojtkiw Limited (t/a The Beauty Academy) is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Ltd t/a Payl8r, a company registered in England under company number 08054296, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference number 675283. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office under reference number ZA026178.

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No kits are included in the course fee, but products are provided for your use on the training day at our centre. Guidance on suppliers will be given by the tutor on the training days for products / machines for future use.

 

Insurance can be purchased once you have completed your practical training days (even while still working towards your VTCT qualification) that covers you against risks when delivering treatments to the public from home or mobile. There are many insurers, students are responsible for sourcing the right policy for their individual needs. We recommend Westminster Insurance, although many other leading insurers will also provide cover. See more information here.

We have 9 training centre locations across England: London Bridge, London Euston, Clapham Junction, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading, Milton Keynes & Newmarket where you can complete your practical training days.

VTCT practical assessments (final stage) are currently only available at our London Clapham Junction, Manchester & Birmingham training centre locations.

All training centre locations are our own exclusive, permanent training facilities are set up, ready to train all-year round. Our centres are highly equipped and staffed by our friendly, fully qualified and experienced tutors. We never train from hotel rooms, conference suites or in-salons to ensure you get the best possible learning experience in spacious, well appointed and easily accessible locations.

All training centres can be reached by public transport. Many centres also have parking on-site or within a short walking distance.

The Beauty Academy are the UK’s leading provider of private beauty training courses. We have been delivering our fast track, intensive training courses since 1990. With over 36 years’ experience in the industry, we have refined our courses to ensure they meet the highest standards of industry training, while ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable training experience. Most courses are suitable for complete beginners.

We work with only the most passionate, qualified and experienced beauty training professionals. We regularly update our team’s training to ensure we are delivering the most up to date knowledge and techniques.

All courses are accredited for insurance by IPHM and/or ABT. We also provide OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualifications for those seeking employment within beauty through VTCT.

We train only from our own well-equipped and well located training centres for ease of finding us. Never from conference suites or hotel rooms. Most centres are only a short walk from public transport links, or with parking on-site or locally. We keep our class sizes small (typically only 2-12 students per tutor) to give you every opportunity to ask questions and get support on your training days.

Our in-house Support Team are available by email during your studies and beyond, to give you the best start to your beauty career. Whether you have questions about the treatment techniques learnt, how to market your business or would like feedback on your first treatment results – our team are happy to help at every step!