CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma

This is the ultimate diploma course in the Beauty Therapy industry.

The CIDESCO Beauty Therapy and Spa Programme is the most prestigious international qualification, highly regarded worldwide and would put you among the elite within the profession and enhance your career prospects.

The first thirty two weeks (approx. seven months) of the course covers all the regular treatments required to work in the beauty industry, and more:

AESTHETICS - Manicure (regular painting techniques, French manicure, hand massage and warm oil / paraffin wax nourishing treatments), pedicure (including foot scrub and foot massage), facial massage, mixing and application of face masques, steaming and extraction, waxing (hot bees wax and strip methods), eyelash and eyebrow tinting and shaping, application of eyelashes and professional make-up from basic through to bridal, electrical facial treatments (micro-current - non-surgical lift, vacuum suction, galvanic, deep cleansing, muscle toning, slimming treatments, Faradic E.M.S. ('Slendertone') G5 massage, infra-red).

BODY THERAPY - Swedish body massage, figure analysis, electrical facial and body treatments (micro-current - non-surgical lift, vacuum suction, galvanic, deep cleansing, muscle toning, slimming treatments, Faradic E.M.S. ('Slendertone') G5 massage, infra-red).

SPA PROGRAMME – Salude Per Aqua (health through water) – Stone therapy, spa water treatments / hydrotherapy, steam, sauna, Hammam, Vichy shower, Tepedarium 35C warm beds, body exfoliation/wraps/slimming treatments, herb burner, swan fountain, heat therapy and UV light, physics of water, history maintenance and hygiene of spa, nutrition, professional ethics in the management of the spa.

GENERIC STUDIES - To support these practical subjects, you will also learn anatomy and physiology of the whole body, client counselling, record-keeping, contra-indication to therapies, individual customisation of treatments, retail sales, chemistry and cosmetic science, theory of cosmetic surgery, diet and nutrition and basic first aid.

In addition to this standard curriculum, we also incorporate training in:

- IPL & Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
- Tanning - St Tropez manual application
- Tanning – Evolve spray tan
- Indian Head Massage fully recognised qualification through VTCT
- Murad® MURAD® Blemish Control Facials, Soothing & Relaxing, Anti-Aging, Vitamin C Infusion and Resurgence Renewal
- Thalgo® Stone Therapy
- Thalgo® Slimming and Firming Body Wraps
- Artistic Gel - the ultimate long-lasting gloss soak-off gel

Before progressing to the second stage of the course, students sit the CIBTAC examinations as the curriculum up to this point is virtually the same as for CIDESCO. These give a good indication of progress and offer the students an insight into how the CIDESCO exams will be at the end of the course.

The following nineteen weeks include a range of new practical subjects such as:

AROMATHERAPY - an in-depth study into the extraction, distillation and blending of thirty essential oils from plants, plus relevant massage movements.

REFLEXOLOGY - you will be introduced to the five energy concepts and meridians of Chinese medicine, the underlining history and philosophy of Reflexology, reflex areas in the foot and their connection to the body’s systems, pressure-point massage and the contra-indications.

There is an intensive period of revision of all subjects in preparation for the CIDESCO exams. You will also be required to write a 4000 word thesis about your chosen treatment and present it at the exam.

The final week incorporates both CIDESCO examinations in Beauty Therapy and Spa Programme. CIDESCO Beauty Therapy is a pre-requisite to the Spa Programme. Students who fail any part of the Beauty Therapy examination will not be able to take the Spa Exam. Any students confronted with this situation will be able to take their Spa examination and re-take Beauty Therapy with our next intake.

The formal teaching in both CIDESCO Beauty Therapy and Spa Programme takes place over twelve months after which you are required to have 600 hours of salon experience before receiving the CIDESCO Diploma. These hours can be achieved during your first job in any professional salon or spa in the world, provided you have the right to work in that country.

Entry Requirements:• The minimum age for entry to this course is 18 years - no exceptions. There is no upper age limit.
• No previous experience required, although a good general education is essential for this demanding course
• An excellent level of English is required. You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently. You may be asked to sit an entry test.

Included in Your Fees:• Two uniforms (two white tunic tops, two pairs of white salon trousers, one tabard and a cardigan)
• Waxing kit for home practice
• Manicure and pedicure kit for home practice and class use
• Full starter kit of essential oils specialy selected to meet the need of the course
• Set of brand new towels for class use
• Lever-arch folder with course notes
• Set of text books from a recommended reading list
• Use of modern salon equipment and accessories for class use
• Use of a vast range of top brand make-up & skincare products for class use

Not Included (But Required):
• A set of professional make-up brushes• Instant brush cleaner
• A pair of white salon shoes
• Stationary items such as pens, note paper, folders for presenting your work etc.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All international students from outside EU are required to pay the International Students Fee Band A, B, C or D as stated in the course fees. Please follow the link below for more information on visa application process. http://www.lond-est.com/contact/international_students.asp

An informal face-to-face interview is required to discuss the course in detail. A telephone interview may be arranged for overseas students who cannot travel to the UK for a face-to-face interview.

Please call us to make an appointment before booking this course.

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Francesca Twyman (left) and Mami Numazawa both signed up for the 11- month CIBTAC & CIDESCO course that started in November 2007 at The London School of Beauty & Make-up.

Mami found out about the course via the internet whilst a friend of Francesca’s recommended the course and School to her. “I wanted the best qualification and had been informed that CIDESCO was the highest and most in-depth beauty course for the industry,” says Francesca. “As I may wish to travel, this qualification is the only one accepted throughout the world”.

Francesca was excited by the fully working student salon, London Esthetique that is open to the public. “This gives the students at the School a practical insight to what it is like to work in a real salon and gives you the confidence when you first start working,” says Francesca. “This is the best way a student can experience a realistic salon environment and learn how to meet the expectations of demanding clients to professional standards.”

“I made an appointment to visit the School and look around the facilities on offer,” says Mami, who is originally from Japan. “I was very impressed, especially with the brightness of the building and the way it had a feeling of being up to the minute with what is happening in the beauty industry.” Francesca agrees.

“I think we both found the course very challenging, however once you get over the shock of how much studying is involved in the first couple of months you then really begin to settle down and enjoy the whole experience”.

Once finishing the course Mami plans to return to Japan and work in a skin clinic. Francesca intends to complete an Open University degree in nursing while working in a salon. “I will then combine both skills and train in administering Botox injections and laser therapy,” she says. “We would both highly recommend this course as it gives the therapist such a full in-depth knowledge of beauty therapy.”

Course Dates:

24 June 2013 (ends 11 July 2014) 30 September 2013 (ends 17 October 2014)

Total Cost: £ 9,700.00

Details:

Course Fees: £ 8,382.39

The following items are required on this course and included in the total course cost. If you already posses these items then you may deselect them at the booking stage.

2x Uniform Tunic Tops: £ 48.002x Uniform Trousers: £ 28.00
1x Tabard: £ 10.00
Registration with VTCT: £ 16.00
Registration with CIBTAC: £ 25.00
CIDESCO Examination Fee: £ 150.00
CIBTAC Aesthetics Exam Fee: £ 70.00
CIBTAC Body Therapy Exam Fee: £ 80.00
Towel Bundle (large) - 4 large, 1 small: £ 18.00
Waxing Kit: £ 105.00
Aromatherapy Kit: £ 150.00
Manicure/Pedicure Kit: £ 75.00
Facials Supplies: £ 23.61
Beauty Therapy Fact File Text Book: £ 34.00
Body Therapy and Facial Work Text Book: £ 25.00
Anatomy & Physiology Lecture Book: £ 26.00
Cosmetic Science Lecture Book: £ 20.00
Dermatology Lecture Book: £ 22.00
Introduction to Reflexology Text Book: £ 19.00
AM30137 Assessment Book (Indian Head): £ 37.00
AC30404 Assessment Book (Aromatherapy): £ 80.00
AC30405 Assessment Book (Reflexology): £ 80.00
Make-Up Supplies (Basic): £ 22.00
Aromatherapy for Holistic Therapists Text Book: £ 19.00
CIDESCO Spa Examination Fee: £ 135.00

Total Cost: £ 9,700.00

The following items are not included in the course fee, however, they are highly recommended for this course. You will be able to add them during the booking stage.

London Esthetique Set of 15 Make-Up Brushes: £ 98.00London Esthetique Instant Brush Cleaner: £ 10.00
International Students Fee (Band D): £ 650.00

Qualifications:

CIDESCO International Beauty Therapy Diploma (Comité International D'ESthétique et de Cosmétologie)CIDESCO International Spa Programme (Comité International D'ESthétique et de Cosmétologie)
CIBTAC International Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology)
CIBTAC International Diploma in Body Therapy (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology)
VTCT Level 3 Diploma In Indian Head Massage (International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies)
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy Massage (International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies)
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Techniques (International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies)
Certificate in IPL & Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation

Timings:

51 weeks of full time formal education (approximately 12 months) Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00*Course Code: CD01

* Although the 'normal' study hours are 09:00-17:00, you will also be required to practice your treatments in our Student Salon on a fairly regular basis, which will include late nights. In the case of late nights, time off in lieu is granted (usually by means of a later start time).

Notes:

Optional Extras available from London Esthetique Student Salon:

• London Esthetique professional make-up brush set £98.00 (15 high quality sable & hair brushes in a protective brush roll)
• Quick-dry cosmetic brush cleanser (per bottle) £10.00 (allows you to clean your brushes and have them dry instantly rather than over night)