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AuraLuxe is an approved VTCT centre. These are VTCT Skills qualifications, incorporating ITEC.

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VTCT Skills approved centre

VTCT Skills regulated qualifications

VTCT Skills, incorporating ITEC. AuraLuxe is an approved VTCT centre, and each pathway below is a regulated qualification.

All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

Deposits start from €500. The balance is due 14 days before the course starts.

Small groups run with a minimum of 2 learners.

  1. Navy glitter and French-tip almond nails on two hands, with the AuraLuxe nail stations behind
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments

    VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments

    AB20114

    Manicure and pedicure, with optional nail enhancements, nail art, displaying stock and working with others.

    9 days for all modules, plus online theory

    Upcoming dates

    • Starts Mon 15 Feb 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • Starts Tue 15 Jun 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    • Starts Mon 4 Oct 2027 · assessment Sat 8 Jan 2028
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    • Mandatory units: UV20483 Health and safety, UV20453 Client care, UV20470 Manicure, UV20471 Pedicure.
    • Plus at least 5 optional credits from UV20399 Nail enhancements, UV20472 Nail art, UV20490 Display stock and UV10478 Working with others.

    Course investment

    €4,595

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  2. Close-up of an eye during a lash lift
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments

    VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments

    AB20263

    Brow shaping, lash and brow tinting, eyelash lifting, and AIT-accredited brow lamination.

    3 practical days, plus online theory

    Upcoming dates

    • Starts Mon 26 Apr 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • Starts Tue 17 Aug 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    • Mon 13 Dec 2027 · Mon 20 Dec 2027
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    • AB20263 covers brow shaping, lash tinting and brow tinting.
    • Added unit: VTCT unit UBT461 Provide eyelash lifting.
    • Added: AIT-accredited Brow Lamination.

    Course investment

    €2,595

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  3. Facial waxing course showing warm wax applied to a client's brow and upper lip with a spatula.
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 2 Award in Wax Depilation

    VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Wax Depilation

    AB20123

    Remove hair using waxing techniques, with client care and health and safety.

    Upcoming dates

    • Starts Tue 8 Dec 2026 · assessment Sat 9 Jan 2027
    • Starts Tue 23 Feb 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Apr 2027
    • Starts Mon 31 May 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
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    • Units: UV20418 Remove hair using waxing techniques, UV20453 Client care, UV20483 Health and safety.
    Enquire about 1:1 pricing
  4. AuraLuxe therapist in an apron giving a facial, with her hands and the client’s face in frame
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skincare

    VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skincare

    AB20122

    Facial massage and skincare.

    Online theory, 2 full days (or 4 half days) training, 2 assessment days and 1 exam day

    Upcoming dates

    • Tue 10 Nov 2026 · Tue 17 Nov 2026
    • Starts Tue 23 Mar 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • Starts Mon 5 Jul 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    Date doesn’t suit? Join the Interest List.

    Course investment

    €2,095

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  5. AuraLuxe therapist massaging a client’s back
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage

    The massage qualification, taught over five days.

    5 days

    Upcoming dates

    • Starts Sat 7 Nov 2026 · assessment Sat 9 Jan 2027
    • Starts Sat 21 Nov 2026 · assessment Sat 3 Apr 2027
    • Starts Sat 6 Mar 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
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    • Provide body massage.
    • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries.
    • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon.

    Course investment

    €3,095

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  6. AuraLuxe therapist in an apron giving a facial, with her hands and the client’s face in frame
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies

    VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies

    BT3C10

    Electrical and additional theory modules, plus the required papers.

    4 days, plus online learning

    Upcoming dates

    • Starts Tue 23 Mar 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • Starts Mon 5 Jul 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    • Starts Tue 12 Oct 2027 · assessment Sat 8 Jan 2028
    Date doesn’t suit? Join the Interest List.

    Course investment

    €2,195

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  7. Alexis in a cream blazer pointing at an E-File Training Day screen
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 3 Awards

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    VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Education and Training

    ET3A1

    VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

    AG30201

    Two Level 3 Awards, for therapists moving into teaching or assessing.

    3 online sessions and 2 studio days

    Booked intake already agreed: Mon 11 Jan 2027 to Tue 16 Feb 2027.

    Upcoming dates

    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training: Starts Tue 25 May 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training: Starts Mon 13 Sep 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training: Tue 14 Dec 2027 · Tue 21 Dec 2027
    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: Starts Tue 8 Jun 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: Starts Mon 27 Sep 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    Date doesn’t suit? Join the Interest List.

    Course investment

    €2,095

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    Group price is for the Education and Training award. The assessing award has no separate price on this card.

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  8. Purple eye make-up with both eyes in frame
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge of Body Systems

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge of Body Systems

    AM30085

    VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up

    VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up

    AB20330

    Anatomy and physiology, studied fully online, and the make-up qualification.

    Anatomy & Physiology is fully online. Make-up includes practical training.

    Upcoming dates

    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge: Sat 9 Jan 2027
    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge: Sat 3 Apr 2027
    • VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge: Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up: Starts Tue 20 Apr 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up: Starts Mon 9 Aug 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    • VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up: Starts Tue 9 Nov 2027 · assessment Sat 8 Jan 2028
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    Course investment

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge of Body Systems, fully online€795

    VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up€2,695

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

  9. Alexis pointing at a screen for the Level 3 Award in Teaching and Training, IQA and Assessor qualification
    VTCT Skills approved centre

    VTCT Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

    VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

    AG40220

    Internal quality assurance of assessment in a training centre.

    Online theory, plus 1 day

    Upcoming dates

    • Starts Tue 8 Jun 2027 · assessment Sat 3 Jul 2027
    • Starts Mon 27 Sep 2027 · assessment Sat 2 Oct 2027
    Date doesn’t suit? Join the Interest List.

    Course investment

    €1,395

    Small-group training · max 4 learners

    Payment plans available · €500 deposit secures your place

    1. Apply · 2. Submit your form · 3. Pay your deposit

    Enquire about 1:1 pricing

    All-inclusive: tuition, VTCT registration, assessment, IQA/EQA and centre fees. Kits separate.

Date doesn’t suit? Join the Interest List.

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