VTCT & iTEC Qualifications in London
VTCT and iTEC courses at Cosmetic College, from Level 2 to Level 7, in Orpington. Pick the award that matches the job you want: skin, laser, PMU, teaching, or injectables.
VTCT & iTEC Qualifications in London
VTCT and iTEC courses at Cosmetic College, from Level 2 to Level 7, in Orpington. Pick the award that matches the job you want: skin, laser, PMU, teaching, or injectables.
VTCT centre in Orpington - around 17 minutes from London Bridge and Victoria by direct train.
Our London training centre →Who These Courses Are For
From first regulated awards to advanced specialist programmes, find the VTCT level that matches your background and goals.
Career Changers
Moving into a regulated beauty or aesthetics role from another industry. VTCT qualifications give you a clear, insurer-friendly pathway from access courses through to advanced practice.
Goal: Build a recognised qualification portfolio
Beauty & Spa Professionals
Ready to formalise your skills with Ofqual-regulated awards. Progress from core beauty routes into laser, skin and injectable pathways with structured VTCT progression.
Goal: Step up to regulated treatments
Medics & Healthcare Practitioners
Adding laser, skin or injectable qualifications with a national framework. Choose the VTCT level that matches your scope of practice and long-term clinic plans.
Goal: Align clinical practice with recognised training
Clinic Owners & Employers
Upskilling teams with consistent, accredited standards. VTCT pathways support compliance conversations, insurance and clear progression for staff across levels.
Goal: Standardise training across your team
Find Your Ideal Training Path
Take our quick quiz to discover the perfect course for your career goals
Your Learning Journey
Move through access, skin and laser routes, then higher-level awards where you meet entry requirements.
Access & Core VTCT Awards
Recognised starting points including access to aesthetics, core knowledge and essential clinical skills.
- • Level 3 access and preparation routes
- • Anatomy, physiology and core knowledge awards
- • Emergency care and supporting qualifications
Advanced Skin & Laser
Regulated progression into advanced skin therapies, laser and light-based treatments.
- • VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation
- • Laser hair removal and tattoo removal pathways
- • Microneedling, mesotherapy and related awards
Injectable & Level 7 Specialist
Higher-level VTCT qualifications for practitioners meeting entry criteria and scope requirements.
- • Level 5 and 6 advanced aesthetic practice, including the VTCT Level 6 Award in Mesotherapy Treatments
- • Injectable qualifications where eligible
- • Level 7 specialist outcomes for suitable candidates
Choose the qualification that matches the career
Four routes that turn training spend into clinic income: Access for beginners, Level 4 skin for peels and needling, Level 5 skin before injectables, and the Level 7 diploma for toxin and filler.
Finance and payment plans including 0% in-house and checkout options.
VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies
£1,980.00The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies is a beauty therapy qualification aimed at learners with no formal background in beauty therapy training, who wish to gain access to additional study of advanced therapy treatments at levels 4 and above.
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation
£2,280.00Add the UK's most in-demand skin treatments to your menu. This VTCT Level 4 qualification builds your hands-on expertise in microneedling and superficial chemical peels - the foundation of a results-driven aesthetics business and your route to Level 5 and Level 7.
VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Non-surgical Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation
£3,600.00Take your aesthetic skills to the next level with the VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Non-surgical Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation. This advanced qualification is designed for practitioners who already hold a Level 4 certificate and want to deepen their knowledge and hands-on expertise across the most in-demand rejuvenation treatments.
This qualification is essential for those seeking to progress to Level 7 Injectables - and is fully aligned with upcoming UK aesthetic regulations.
VTCT Level 7 Diploma in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures
£6,999.00Become fully certified in anti wrinkle injections, fillers & skin boosters with the VTCT Level 7 Injectables Diploma. The UK’s most comprehensive advanced aesthetics training.
Injectables, skills top-ups and wider training
VTCT is your regulated qualifications hub. For injectables-focused journeys and flexible CPD skills, explore our companion hubs.
Aesthetics and injectables hub
Foundation through to advanced practice, including featured VTCT and CPD options in one place.
Browse aesthetics trainingStructured pathway planner
Step-by-step progression for medics and non-medics moving into regulated aesthetics training.
View pathway to aestheticsWhy Train With Cosmetic College
We're one of the UK's leading VTCT centres for beauty and aesthetics qualifications, with over 1,100 students trained last year.
Ofqual-Regulated VTCT & iTEC Awards
Train toward nationally recognised qualifications that insurers, employers and regulators understand.
Clear Progression Across Levels
Structured routes from access and core knowledge through to advanced skin, laser and injectable qualifications where you meet entry criteria.
Blended Learning & Practical Blocks
Combine structured online study with focused practical sessions at our Orpington training centre.
Assessor-Led Support
Guidance from experienced tutors and assessors who understand regulated portfolios, observations and workplace evidence.
Clinical Practice With Models
Hands-on sessions with models where programmes require live skills development, so you are not learning only from slides.
Admissions & Pathway Guidance
Help choosing the right starting level, prerequisites and realistic timelines before you commit to a qualification.
Meet Our Expert Trainers
Learn from industry-leading practitioners with years of real-world experience
Training Centre: Orpington, South East London
Career Outcomes & Earning Potential
Training today, clearer scope tomorrow. Illustrative ranges: outcomes depend on your level, experience and local market.
Laser & Skin Specialist
Clinic or medispa roles built around regulated Level 4 and 5 skin and light qualifications
Average Treatment Price
£80-£250
Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation
Potential Annual Income
£28,000-£55,000+
Advanced Aesthetic Therapist
Progressive roles combining recognised qualifications with broader treatment menus
Average Treatment Price
£120-£350
VTCT-led advanced skin and supporting therapies
Potential Annual Income
£32,000-£65,000+
Injectable Practitioner (eligible routes)
Higher-value clinical work for candidates who complete the appropriate VTCT injectable pathway
Average Treatment Price
£200-£500+
Where scope, insurance and Level 7 outcomes align
Potential Annual Income
£45,000-£100,000+
💡 Many learners combine VTCT awards with supervised practice and insurer guidance before offering treatments independently
Student Success Stories
Hear from graduates who combined regulated qualifications with practical training at Cosmetic College
"I have just accomplished my Foundation Anti Wrinkle course and I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of this course. Loved it, loved it! I feel very ready to offer this treatment to my clients now😊"
"Excellent course on injectables (fillers, anti wrinkle injections etc.), starting with a theoretical part online, which helped me with the organisation as I live in Switzerland, followed by practical training on site with numerous models available. I was able to do most of the injections myself, benefiting greatly from Charmellle's clear and precise teaching, which I really appreciated and would recommend."
"Fantastic Vitamin injection course with Charmelle. On line training very on user friendly. Class room, practical very comprehensive."
Frequently Asked Questions
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Browse VTCT courses by level
Full qualification pages for every live VTCT award. Core of Knowledge and Principles and Practice awards are e-learning only — enrol via our online courses hub.
Level 3
- Online VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge of Body Systems
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Body Massage
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Indian Head Massage
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Massage using Pre-Blended Aromatherapy Oils
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies
- VTCT Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis
- VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- VTCT Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Level 4
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Core of Knowledge for Laser and Light Devices
- VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Aesthetic Therapies
- VTCT Level 4 Award In Dermaplaning
- VTCT Level 4 Award in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- VTCT Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation
- VTCT Level 4 Certificates in Radio Frequency & Ultrasound
- VTCT Level 4 In Skin Microneedling
- VTCT Level 4 In Skin Peeling
- VTCT Level 4 Laser Hair Removal Training Course
- VTCT Level 4 Micropigmentation Conversion Training Course
- VTCT Level 4 Plasma Pen Training
Level 5
Level 7
- VTCT Level 7 Certificate in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures
- VTCT Level 7 Diploma in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures
- VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 7 Certificate in Bio-Stimulatory Injectable Treatments
- VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Treatments
- VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 7 Diploma in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Injectable Treatments
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