If you’re thinking about moving from working in the beauty, massage, complementary therapy or wellness industry into teaching and education, you may have come across several different qualifications. You might see a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, an assessor qualification and an Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification and wonder: What’s the difference — and which one do I actually need? Although teaching, assessing and internal quality assurance often work cl

Thinking about turning your industry experience into a teaching career? Discover which teaching qualifications you may need and how you can progress from practitioner to teacher, assessor and IQA.

Where It All Began My journey in the beauty and holistic world started not in a classroom, but with a small online shop selling aromatherapy oils and products. That love for wellbeing soon grew into hands-on training, and before long, I was working as a beauty and holistic therapist, offering a wide range of treatments. I loved my work, but like so many therapists, I also knew the challenges: long hours, the physical demands of treatments, and the feeling of being limited by

If you’re considering a career as a beauty educator but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit, you may have a lot of questions running through your mind. At Holistic Therapies Training Academy, we understand that making the leap from a therapist to an educator is a big decision, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our VTCT-accredited educator, assessor, and internal quality assurer courses are designed to give you the confidence and qualifications you need to thriv

Do you want to teach? VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & training (formerly PTLLS)