Beauty Therapy ITEC Diploma L2, L3 & L5

The College of Cape Town’s Beauty Therapy Department is fully accredited to offer the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) qualifications.

ITEC has been awarding high quality and respected industry qualifications since 1947. It is now one of the world's leading and most successful awarding bodies specialising in the Beauty and Complementary Therapies.

ITEC offers one of the largest beauty qualification portfolios including qualifications for employability, specialist subjects and skills enhancement leading to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

The College of Cape Town with ITEC ensures that the qualifications obtained from the institution have global recognition and that they meet the quality standards as required, both nationally and internationally.

The Beauty Therapy ITEC qualification commences at Level 2 to allow access to those that have successfully completed Grade 9. This three-year qualification offers the prospective student an opportunity to gain theoretical, practical and integrated college and industry work experience thereby ensuring readiness for employment.

The qualification offers a structured work placement component. After each level the students will acquire various new skills sets and competencies whilst building on previously acquired knowledge and experience.

What will I be able to do after I've obtained this qualification?

• Manicures and Pedicures

• Salon Receptionist Duties

• Basic and Advanced Facial Skin Care

• Photographic Make-up

• Themed Face Painting

• Basic Make-up Application

• Swedish and Seated Massage

• Waxing Services

• Indian Head Massage

• Basic and Advanced Nail Art

• Eyelash Extensions

• Threading

• Electrical Body Treatments

• Nail Technology

• Hot Stone Therapy

• Spa Treatments

• Facial Electrical Treatments

• Retail Displays in the salon

• Maintain Health and Safety in the Salon

• Salon Business Practice

• First Aid