VTCT Skills
A world-class specialist awarding organisation for hair, beauty, wellness, and fitness — providing the global standard for professional services training.
ABOUT VTCT SKILLS
World-Class Specialist Awarding for Service Industries & Wellness
VTCT Skills is the UK’s foremost specialist awarding organisation for hair, beauty, wellness, fitness, and service industries. Regulated by Ofqual and recognised globally, VTCT qualifications set the professional standard across 16 sectors. Through FAO’s regional partnership, these credentials are now accessible to learners and employers across the MENA and CIS regions — enabling high-quality, internationally benchmarked vocational training at scale.
Qualification List — Selected Portfolio Overview
A curated selection of VTCT Skills qualifications available through FAO across 16 specialist sectors.
Accounting & Finance
- Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
- Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Beauty & Aesthetics
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
- Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Level 5 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
- Level 2/3 Diploma in Nail Technology
- Level 2/3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry
Hairdressing & Barbering
- Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
- Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
- Level 2 Diploma in Barbering
- Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
- Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Hairdressing
Business, Retail & Customer Service
- Level 1 Award in Customer Service
- Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
- Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
- Level 2 Award in Retail Skills
Early Years & Childcare
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education
- Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education
Health & Social Care
- Level 2 Diploma in Care
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care
Hospitality & Catering
- Level 1 Award in Food Preparation
- Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
- Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality Services
Sport & Fitness
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 3 Certificate in Sports Coaching
Education & Training
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance
Team Leading & Management
- Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading
- Level 3 Diploma in Management
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Recruitment
- Level 2 Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing
- Level 3 Diploma in Recruitment Practice
ESOL
- Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life
- Level 1 Certificate in ESOL
- Level 2 Certificate in ESOL
Functional Skills
- Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry–Level 2)
- Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry–Level 2)
Personal & Social Development
- Level 1 Award in Personal Development
- Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills
First Aid
- Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Specialist / Regional Qualifications
- Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)
- Welsh Bilingual Qualifications