CIDESCO & CIBTAC Full Time Beauty Course

Courses Available:

CIDESCO, CIBTAC & OICB Spa Beauty & Body Therapy (5 days per week for 36 weeks)

Start Date : September 2011

Course Fee : £8350

CIDESCO/CIBTAC

The ultimate beauty therapy course, leading to CIDESCO, CIBTAC & OICB qualifications and is strongly recommended for students wishing to reach the highest level in beauty therapy, joining the elite therapists working around the world.

The course is taught 5 days per week (35 hours) and includes Aesthetic Treatments, Electrical Epilation & Body Therapy. Extra home study is required for projects, a CIDESCO research thesis and revision.

This full-time 10 month CIDESCO intensive beauty training leads to both the coveted and internationally recognised CIDESCO qualification, recognised in over 33 countries, the British Confederation of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) and OICB certificate.

Our CIDESCO graduates are fully employable in just 10 months and are in great demand by top salon and spa owners worldwide.

Course outline – CIDESCO Spa Beauty and Body Therapist:

- Anatomy & Physiology
- Cosmetic Science
- Advanced Facials
- Facial Electrotherapy
- Eye Treatments
- Ear Piercing
- Manicure/Pedicure
- Hair Removal
- Cosmetic Makeup
- Epilation (electrolysis)
- Diet, Exercise & Nutrition
- Heat Treatments
- Swedish Massage
- Body treatment & Figure Analysis
- Body Electrotherapy
- Professional Ethics
- Business Studies
- First Aid
- Health, Safety & Hygiene in the salon

Additional OICB certificates gained:

- Indian Head Massage
- Thermal Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candles)
- An Introduction to Reflex Zone Therapy
- An Introduction to Hot Stone Massage

In addition to the above, OICB students benefit from the following:

- Retail Training
- Commercial salon experience (1 ½ days per week)
- Career Development
- Professional Development
- 2 week work placement in a salon or spa
- Spa Experience – a trip to a leading health spa (extra fee applies)
- Dermalogica Product Knowledge
- Jessica Nails professional manicure and pedicure training
- Jane Iredale ‘Mineral Basics’ makeup certificate
- Jane Iredale ‘Advanced Eyes’ makeup certificate
- Decleor ‘Product Knowledge’ certificate

Fees: CIDESCO course (including all of the above) £8,350 (Inclusive of VAT)

Supplementary Charges include the following:

CIDESCO examination fees
CIBTAC registration and examination fees
OICB registration fees
Uniforms
Beauty equipment kit
Graduation party
Spa Trip
Beauty Exhibition Travel Fee
Nail varnish & miscellaneous kit
Water bottle
Locker key

Optional extra fee paying courses available to CIDESCO students:

- Spray Tanning
- Nailtiques Manicure Certificate
- Airbase Air-brush Makeup
- Eyelash Extensions
- Brazilian Waxing Certificate
- Microdermabrasion Certificate
- Reflex Zone Therapy Certificate
- Hot Stone Massage Certificate
- Aroma Massage Certificate
- Plus any new topical/relevant courses that become available

Graduates will receive the following qualifications:

- CIDESCO
- CIBTAC
- OICB Diploma

Students are taught in a friendly environment to the highest professional standards in all aspects of beauty therapy. As well as the general course of study, students will be set regular homework and assignments to complete during the course. On successful completion of the CIBTAC Aesthetics, Body Therapy and Electrolysis, students will then be eligible to take the CIDESCO examinations.

After qualifying and before obtaining the full CIDESCO diploma, graduates must provide evidence of having worked in a recognised therapy establishment for at least 600 hours after graduating. Assistance is given to students to help find their first job.

Please note that this course is subject to entry requirements and an interview. (Telephone interviews can be arranged for overseas students if required).