Choosing an awarding organisation for hairdressing, barbering and beauty is about more than ticking a box. It’s about choosing a partner that understands your industry, your learners and the skills needed to succeed in a fast-moving sector.

At VTCT Skills, we bring together high standards, genuine industry expertise and a fresh approach to qualifications and assessment. Our qualifications are designed around the real-world skills, knowledge and creativity that employers and clients expect – giving centres confidence that their learners are gaining skills that have genuine value in the workplace.

Why choose VTCT Skills?

  • High standards, without compromise - Robust quality assurance and regulated qualifications give you confidence in consistent, high-quality assessment.
  • Experts who understand your industry - Our qualifications are shaped by industry experts, employers and centres to reflect the skills that matter in the real world.
  • Industry-leading qualifications - High-quality qualifications designed around the needs of today’s industries and the future of work.
  • A refreshing approach to assessment - Modern, practical assessment that puts the needs of learners, centres and employers first.
  • More than an awarding organisation - We work in partnership with our centres, providing expert support, guidance and resources every step of the way.
  • Purpose beyond profit - As an educational charity, we reinvest our surplus into qualifications, innovation, support and better opportunities for learners.

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