For the last 18 months, we have been working hard behind the scenes to create the highest quality Level 2-6 training qualification pathways on the market, for individuals looking to reinforce their existing capabilities and accreditations.

With that said, in October 2024, we officially launched our sister company, the International School of Aesthetics, AKA @Intersoa, with the mission of offering the highest quality skincare focused qualifications on the market.

On this page, you will learn EVERYTHING you to need to know about Ofqual Regulated level 2-6 qualifications in the skincare & aesthetics industry, what you can gain from investing in these qualifications --- and why investing in an Intersoa training pathway can transform your career forever.

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If, after reading everything on this page, you still have questions about our Level 2-6 Pathways or about anything MSTA/Intersoa... Use the link at the bottom of the page to schedule a free Discovery Call with our team!

What training pathways do you offer?

MSTA & Intersoa have teamed up to deliver the highest quality Level 2-4 "Advanced Skincare Practitioner" Pathway, as well as our newly approved Level 5 & 6 "Ultimate Skincare Aesthetician" pathway.

In true MSTA style, these Training Pathways do far more than act a just a "certificate for your wall".

Our mission at MSTA / Intersoa is to deliver real career development and income progression through our Ofqual Training Pathways. You'll learn REAL world skills that are going to actually help you be a better Skincare & Aesthetic Practitioner.

Every single Pathway that we have developed has been meticulously designed to be far more than just a 'certificate' --- helping you to deliver better outcomes for your clients, progress your career and ultimately, earn more.

What can I gain, RIGHT NOW, by investing in OFQUAL regulated qualifications?

Investing in your OFQUAL Regulated qualifications isn't just a tickbox exercise to put a new certificate on your wall...

For those individuals that are looking to continue evolving, continue developing their capabilities, and continue increasing their maximum earning potential, investing in these qualifications is a logical step to unlock the next stages of your career.

Gain access to the most premium products & brands, who often require Level 3, 4 or 5 qualifications. Many premium brands, like Dermaceutic, SkinBetter Science and Circadia, for example, require OFQUAL regulated qualifications, to guarantee that their products are being used by practitioners that have gone through a rigorously tested qualification.
Gain access to new machines and technology, which often requires Level 3, 4 or 5 qualifications. Training in technology like the SkinPen Microneedling Device, Radio-Frequency Micro-Needing, IPL laser machines or even just deeper chemical peels, all required a specific level of OFQUAL regulated Qualification.
Gain more knowledge than you ever thought possible in Anatomy & Physiology, your actual treatments and the products you offer. (Our most common feedback from students is that they didn't realise how much they learned, even as existing industry professionals, and how much new knowledge they had, to improve their capabilities in the treatment room).
Solidify yourself as a TRUE expert for your clients, by training to the highest possible level that you can train, in our country. Most students are choosing to train with MSTA/Intersoa now, rather than later, to communicate the fact that they are trained to the HIGHEST possible standard in our industry --- separating themselves from the competition.

Are these qualifications 'official'?

All of our courses are VTCT/iTEC qualifications --- and meet the highest possible standards of scrutiny and regulated oversight. All students are examined in a supervised environment, and MSTA/Intersoa are subject to random regulatory checks by VTCT/iTEC to ensure our delivery is up to the correct standard.

We chose to work with VTCT, rather than other alternatives on the market, due to VTCT/iTEC being a globally recognised leader in skin & aesthetics, and the highest standard Awarding Body in the UK industry.

So far, we have a 100% record of "Outstanding" from the awarding body, VTCT, on every single inspection visit we've ever had!

What pre-requisites do I need for these courses?

The pre-requisites for our Training Pathways depend on your situation and your previous training history. Every single student's Pathway is different and is tailored to them.

Speak to our team to discuss your situation --- and to understand what your Pathway could look like.

Do you offer conversion courses, for my CPD accreditations?

At MSTA/Intersoa, we have worked hard to create streamlined, but highly rigorous, Pathways for individuals who are looking to 'convert' their CPD certificates into OFQUAL regulated qualifications.

In reality, it isn't a 'conversion'. This is just a figure of speech that is used regularly in the training industry.

In truth, you will be embarking on a Training Pathway to 'augment' your CPD certificates with the relevant level

How long do your training pathways last?

The length of our Pathways vary depending on 1. the Pathway you're embarking on, 2. your personal situation and your previous training experience, and 3. the speed at which you choose to learn.

Some students choose to do their courses slower, so that they can maintain all of their current working commitments, without burning out. Other students choose to train as fast as possible, and therefore their Pathway can be tailored slightly shorter.

Speak to our team to discuss your situation --- and to understand what your Pathway could look like.

Where do you offer these training courses?

Our Pathways are delivered in our approved VTCT training centres, which currently include our Liverpool City Centre academies, our London academy and our Dubai, UAE location.

Students travel to MSTA from ALL over the world to do their training --- so don't let your location stop you from pursuing your dreams. 90% of our students travel to our training locations from their home-city to do their in-person training, and they stay in hotel.

This allows you to truly immerse yourself in your in-person learning, and gives you the ultimate deep-dive into the MSTA/Intersoa experience.

Still got questions?

If you've still got questions, schedule a call with Kirsty, our Director, using the form below!

On this course, Kirsty can guide you through everything you need to know --- and will help you understand your bespoke Training Pathway to get you to achieve your goals!

VTCT COURSES

OFQUAL REGULATED LEVEL 2-6 PATHWAYS