Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Access My Courses?
Are there any assessments?
Assessments are only applicable if you are taking a 'Classroom Course'. There is a 'in-person' assessment that is carried out by the tutor you are learning with.
Where are we based?
We are based in Tonbridge, Kent, TN92RN, UK . If this is out of your reach we offer virtual and online courses for you to be able to still upskill and elevate your beauty skills and knowledge.
We are located just opposite Tonbridge train station, which boasts mainline connections to both London and Ashford International.
Will I be given a course kit to train with?
We do not offer course kits included in the course price. However, after your course, you can purchase one of our course kits for you to train with outside of our premises.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY A COURSE KIT TO COMPLETE THE COURSE!
Are our courses FULLY ACCREDITED?
YES! All of are courses are accredited by Course Accreditation. This is a worldwide recognised accreditation body and taking our accredited courses gives you a better chance to get insured upon course completion. To assist these, we are also in partnership with 'CPD-Index' to offer our students CPD Points for every completed course!
What is a VTCT qualification?
What is VTCT?
VTCT stands for ‘Vocational Training Charitable Trust’. It is a specialist awarding and assessment organisation offering vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors.
VTCT is officially recognised by Ofqual.
Ofqual are the UK Office reporting directly to the UK Parliament for qualifications and regulation.
There are more than 2,000 approved centres worldwide… and now we are one of them!
What is an NVQ qualification?
What is an NVQ?
NVQs are qualifications that are usually completed in a realistic working environment. One of the benefits of an NVQ is that the student can prove their competency through demonstration and assessment.
Level 2 NVQs – equiv. to 4-5 GCSEs.
Level 3 NVQs – equiv. to 2 A levels.
A key part of your course will include proving that you can do certain work-related tasks.
During the course, you will be assessed through your portfolio, where you build evidence of the work you have done, and by observation, where an assessor watches you work and checks that you can perform the necessary tasks.
Do you have any discounts or offers?
We tend to have offers on each month!
Keep checking our social medias ( Instagram and Facebook ) or sign up to our newsletter to receive exclusive offers.
Along side, we also have a 'Last Minute Offers' page where you can see any LAST MINUTE DEALS!
Do I receive a certificate at the end of my course?
Yes , you will receive a digital certificate and if you wish for a hard copy you can purchase these on our website.
What will my qualification be?
You will be FULLY QUALIFIED to perform the treatment you learnt. To prove this, you will receive a recognised accredited certificate. This will gain you the necessary insurance to be able to start treating customers. Hampson Training Academy are affiliated with Finch Insurance and you can get a quote for insurance. Please see our insurance page for more information on getting insured.
Will I be practicing on live models?
Yes. All classroom courses require you to practice on a live model under the supervision of an experienced tutor. We sell model slots via our website offering the treatment at a discounted rate for all our classroom courses. If you know someone that would like to model, please let us know and we can book them in. For our Virtual Distant Learning courses you will need to provide a model on the day of your course.
How do I log on for My Live Virtual Distance Learning (If Applicable)?
Once you have purchased the course, one of our tutors will send an email to you with all the step by step instructions on how to log on to our zoom account and all the Username and Password instructions, ready for your live course date, however your online theory is available to start immediately.