ITEC and VTCT

All diploma courses at IBHT lead to International qualifications accredited by ITEC and/or VTCT.

ITEC

Dr William Arnould-Taylor founded the UK company in 1947. In 1973 it became known as ITEC. ITEC have developed an examination system which sets one of the highest standards of quality and education in the beauty, complementary and sports sectors. ITEC has strong links with employers worldwide who understand the level of knowledge and skills achieved by an ITEC qualified therapist.
ITEC is an international examination board offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.
ITEC provides over 35 qualifications that are UK government accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examination Regulator (OFQUAL), on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), and are registered on the National Qualifications Framework in the UK. These ITEC qualifications attract funding from the Learning and Skills Council.
ITEC qualifications are supported by industry and are easily transportable nationally and internationally.
ITEC has ensured that best practice in the work place has been reflected in the syllabus for each qualification and each has been linked to the relevant job role, as well as ensuring that the syllabus reflects the required level of knowledge and skill needed for a practicing therapist.

VTCT

VTCT is a large specialist UK Government approved Awarding Body offering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and other vocationally related qualifications (VRQs).
VTCT has been in existence for over forty years and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications in the United Kingdom.
The VTCT incorporates IHBC (International Health & Beauty Council), IIHHT (International Institute of Holistic Health Therapies) and IIST (International Institute of Sports Therapy).
They originated in 1962 with the founding of The Federation of Holistic Therapists, a European organisation. Over 50,000 people a year, in the UK alone, qualify through the VTCT, making it one of the largest awarding bodies in the world for beauty and complementary therapies. It is recognised that the VTCT have over 40 years negligible insurance claims and are one of the most insurable awards in Europe.
VTCT has one of the tightest quality assurance system in place which means that the qualifications obtained are of real value. VTCT is a Charity and therefore does not look for commercial profits in its charges. VTCT offers over 80 International qualifications and adds to them to meet the demands of therapy clients, to ensure that therapists have the best qualifications to cover their needs in providing treatments
VTCT is one of the largest awarding body in the world for Reflexology, Aromatherapy and a number of other therapies.

The Professional Qualifications
It is often commented that those with ITEC and VTCT qualifications consider themselves as part of the caring professions and have a great interest in helping their clients. By doing so they build a loyal clientele by the word of mouth recommendations. Those who wear ITEC and VTCT badges with pride develop their therapy skills through lifelong learning. They have the pleasure of working with satisfied clients, loyal through the trust they have in their therapist.
For more information visit
www.vtct.org.uk
www.itecworld.co.uk