CIDESCO course outlines
CIDESCO Diploma in Beauty Therapy
TRAINING
Students must undergo a course of at least 1200 hours of training in practical and theoretical work in a registered CIDESCO School.
EXAMINATIONS
On completion of the course, students take the CIDESCO Examination which consists of:
• A facial examination
• A body examination
• An additional subject
• A written examination
PROJECT (THESIS)
Candidates are also required to write a project of at least 4000 words on a subject relevant to the study of Beauty Therapy. The purpose of the project is to give candidates the opportunity to use their knowledge, ability and creativeness.
The prestigious CIDESCO Diploma is awarded to candidates who have passed the CIDESCO examinations and given proof of having gained at least 600 hours work experience in a beauty centre/salon.
CIDESCO Spa Therapy Diploma
To give candidates the required information to be able to efficiently and effectively work in Day Spas and resorts across the world. The course is designed to give candidates the most comprehensive Spa training.
PREREQUISITES
This qualification is available only to holders of the International CIDESCO Diploma in Beauty Therapy or CIDESCO Postgraduate Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Beauty / Skin Care Therapists not holding a CIDESCO Diploma and other specialist e.g. Physiotherapist, who wish to undertake this course, may be assessed for the Postgraduate International CIDESCO Diploma just prior to sitting the Spa Therapiy Diploma.
TRAINING
Candidates are required to have completed a course of at least 180 hours at a registered CIDESCO school, covering the Spa Therapy Training Syllabus. On completion of the course, candidates have to undergo a practical and a theory examination conducted by the school.
EXAMINATION
The examination for the Spa Therapy Diploma consists of a 75 questions theory exam and a 3 hour practical exam.
CIDESCO Diploma in Aromatherapy
PREREQUISITES
This qualification is available only to holders of the International CIDESCO Diploma.
TRAINING
Candidates are required to have completed a course of at least 90 hours at a registered CIDESCO School, covering the Aromatherapy Training Syllabus.
EXAMINATION
On completion of the course, candidates have to produce six case histories and undergo a practical and a theory examination conducted by the School
CIDESCO Diploma in Electrical Epilation
PREREQUISITES
This qualification is available only to holders of the International CIDESCO Diploma.
TRAINING
Candidates are required to have completed a course of at least 200 hours at a registered CIDESCO School, covering the Electrical Epilation Training Syllabus.
EXAMINATION
On completion of the course, candidates undergo practical and a theory examination conducted by the School.
CIDESCO Post Graduate Examination
PREREQUISITES
Qualified Beauty Therapists, who have worked for at least three years, may be upgraded to CIDESCO standards by taking the CIDESCO examination after undergoing additional training at a registered CIDESCO School.