The Skills Centre

[sgb]

As parents who have enrolled and paid for their daughter to become a fully qualified hairdresser with the Skills Centre in Torrevieja, we have been astounded by the rumours about the validity of the IA certification received at the end of their course.

Firstly, we have established with IA in Bolton, Lancashire, UK that the Skills Centre, Torrevieja, is approved as one of their accredited training centres.

Secondly, we have established that IA (which stands for International Aestheticiennes) has been operating for over 30 years and is acknowledged world professional organisation for the accreditation of students in the entire beauty field.

[Steve]

Excellent info - I had heard that "rumour" Glad I have some FACTS.

Thanks

[squeals]

Hi, where is and what exactly does the Skills Centre, offer? Thanks

[sgb]

Hi, where is and what exactly does the Skills Centre, offer? Thanks

The Skills Centre trains hairdressers, beauty, aircon, plastering and bricklaying in Torrevieja. Using Award Bodies such as International Aestheticiennes, City and Guilds, Backscratchers and Therapy Learning Centre etc.

[lena]

Hi. I am thinking of enroling my daughter at the Skill Centre in Torrevieja for the Health & Beauty NVQ for September 2008. Could anybody tell me if they have done this course, or know of anybody who has. I would appreciate any feedback on this. Thanks, Lena

[lena]

Hey, thanks for that.

[lena]

Re: The Skills Centre

As parents who have enrolled and paid for their daughter to become a fully qualified hairdresser with the Skills Centre in Torrevieja, we have been astounded by the rumours about the validity of the IA certification received at the end of their course.

Firstly, we have established with IA in Bolton, Lancashire, UK that the Skills Centre, Torrevieja, is approved as one of their accredited training centres.

Secondly, we have established that IA (which stands for International Aestheticiennes) has been operating for over 30 years and is acknowledged world professional organisation for the accreditation of students in the entire beauty field.

How is your daughter getting on at the Skills Centre? I am thinking of enroling my daughter and wondered what it was like there, any feedback would be good. Thanks

[greece]

NVQ Quallifications

Hi. I am thinking of enroling my daughter at the Skill Centre in Torrevieja for the Health & Beauty NVQ for September 2008. Could anybody tell me if they have done this con the costa ourse, or know of anybody who has. I would appreciate any feedback on this. Thanks, Lena

As far as I know the only academy on the costa blanca that is registered to offer NVQ is The Hair and Beauty academy in San Miguel
My daughter attended this academy and she now has 1st class qualifications.

[Sally]

NVQ's in Spain

The ONLY approved NVQ college on the Costa Blanca is the Hair & Beauty Academy in San Miguel. The skills centre isn't NVQ but I believe IS affiliated with City & Guilds which is a highly regarded qualification also.The ONLY approved NVQ college on the Costa Blanca is the Hair & Beauty Academy in San Miguel. The skills centre isn't NVQ but I believe IS affiliated with City & Guilds which is a highly regarded qualification in hairdressing also.

So ...... If you want NVQ in hair or beauty it's the academy in san miguel but if you want City & Guilds in hairdressing then its the skills centre in torre and both issue recognised certificates for these courses.

Hope this helps.

[Sally]

NVQ's in Spain

The ONLY approved NVQ college on the Costa Blanca is the Hair & Beauty Academy in San Miguel. The skills centre isn't NVQ but I believe IS affiliated with City & Guilds which is a highly regarded qualification in hairdressing also.

So ...... If you want NVQ in hair or beauty it's the academy in san miguel but if you want City & Guilds in hairdressing then its the skills centre in torre and both issue recognised certificates for these courses.

Hope this helps.

[sunshinegal]

Does your daughter speak spanish? If so, would it not be better for her to attend a Spanish hair and beauty course, obtain a nationally recognised qualification in order to work in salons here? Or is she training to go back to the UK and work?

Just a thought is all.

A lot of qualifications say they're recognised the world over, but I don't see any spanish courses offering City & Guilds etc and I'm sure that not many Spanish employers would have heard of these quals, probably favouring experience over a foreign qualification.

[hotjules]

Which was the one we seen at party in the park or beach party? they were very helpful. The girls gave us great advice.