Full Time Course
INTERNATIONAL CIBTAC/CIDESCO DAY COURSE
CIBTAC is the International Examination Bord reponsible for the education and training of Beauty Therapists worldwide. It has built up its reputation over 25 years and renowned for its high levels of training and strict quality control. There are now over 150 schhols in 18 countries accredited to offer the prestigious CIBTAC Awards.
Students sit a theoretical and practical examination to test their knowledge and skills and only those that satisfy the external examiner in every aspect will be awarded the CIBTAC Diploma. The pass rate for CIBTAC is 60%.
CIDESCO is the world's major international Beauty Therapy association. Founded in 1946 with its head office in Zurich, Switzerland, CIDESCO is represented in over 30 countries. The CIDESCO Diploma is the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of Aesthetics and Beauty Therapy. There are over 160 CIDESCO Schools around the world teaching to the internationally acclaimed CIDESCO standards leading to the CIDESCO DIPLOMA. The prestigious CIDESCO Diploma is awarded to students who have passed the CIDESCO examinations, both theory and practical and given proof of having gained at least 600 hours work experience in a Beauty Salon/Centre or Spa. The pass rate for CIDESCO is 70%.
Course Structure
The Full Time CIDESCO/CIBTAC Course runs from September to July (10 months). Students begin their training with the CIBTAC Beautician module. The examination for this is in January. The Body Therapy and Electrical Epilation modules are covered after this. These examinations are held in May. Once all three CIBTAC examinations have been completed, students begin the CIDESCO module of the course. The CIDESCO examination is taken in July. Students must have reached the required standard in all Three CIBTAC examinations and satisfy the school's criteria on suitability before being eligible to undertake the CIDESCO examinations.
The CIBTAC modules and the subjects covered in each are follows:
• Lash and Brow Treatments
• Electrical Treatments to the Face and Neck
• Face, Neck and Shoulder Massage
• Face Masks
• Nail Treatments
• Waxing Treatments
• Product Knowledge/Cosmetic
• Science
• Endocrine System
• Vascular System
• Causes of Superflous Hair
• Methods Of Tempory Hair Removal
• Consultation and Contra Indications
• Needles & Equipment
• Technique of Electrical Epilation
• Aftercare and Homecare
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Vascular System – Circulation/Lymphatic
• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Excretory/Urinary System
• Neurological System
• Accessory Organs
• Consultation/Assessment/Figure Diagnosis
• Body Massage
• Electrical Treatments
• Aftercare/Homecare
• Anatomy & Physiology of the
Head, Face, Neck, Hands and Feet.
• Skin Structures and Function
• Skin Diseases
• Hair
• Nails
• Health & Hygiene
• Electricity
• Business Studies
• Nutrition
• Salon Procedures
The CIDESCO module of the course incorporates a Facial, Body and
Written examination. Students must also produce
a thesis and
demonstrate an Additional Subject. The areas covered in each
examination are as follows:
• Cleansing
• Skin Analysis
• Lash and Brow Treatments
• Deep Cleansing
• Electrical Equipment
• Facial Massage
• Mask Treatment
• Make-up
• Manicure
• Body Analysis
• Electrotherapy
• Manual Massage
• Depilation – waxing with hot and warm wax
• Anatomy & Physiology
• The Skin
• Cosmetic Science
• Aesthetic Treatments
• Business Studies
• Hopi Ear Candling
• Fantasy Make-up
• Lymph Drainage
• Aesthetic Treatments
• Anti-stress treatment
Project (Thesis)
Students are also required to write a project of at least 4000 words on a subject relevant to the study of Beauty Therapy. The purpose of this project is to give students the opportunity to use their knowledge, ability and creativity.