The Latest News From CIBTAC

In early July 2018, we received news that the Avant Garde Make-Up Academy & Studio, based in Drogheda, Ireland was promoting their courses with both BABTAC & CIBTAC accreditation, despite no affiliation with either organisation. At the time, we investigated the matter thoroughly and were distressed to learn that students had taken the courses believing them to be CIBTAC qualifications, paying hefty course fees for the privilege.

Following our official statement issued on the 24th July 2018 regarding the qualifications offered by Avant Garde, we promised to continue our internal work to determine how we can directly support affected students and graduates. We are now delighted to be able to offer an optional solution for students and graduates to benchmark their current skills, and to subsequently achieve a recognised CIBTAC qualification if desired.

"Following a number of recent enquiries from former students of the Avant Garde Make-Up Academy & Studio, based in Drogheda, Ireland...

This week we have been speaking to Masako Sudo at Tesio, one of our new CIBTAC centres in Japan. A familiar face to anyone in the Japanese beauty industry Madam Sudo is passionate about educating the next generation of therapists and promoting the reputation of beauty.

We are lucky to have a fantastic team here at CIBTAC, one of the most recent members to come on board is Nichola Sackley. With a wealth of experience in the beauty industry Nichola has joined as Business Development Officer while also occasionally still carrying out the role of CIBTAC Examiner. Read our quick Q&A to find out more…

"Back in 2013 I began my journey with Waterford College of Further Education. Following some health issues and being made redundant due to a factory closure I found myself soul searching for a career change. I felt at the time that I wanted to enter the beauty industry but I wasn't 100% sure which side of the industry. I applied for the part time ITEC Make Up Certificate Course with tutor Claire Egan. I absolutely loved the course. From the minute I walked through the doors I was made f...

 I’m Niall, I’m 32 and last year I qualified as a beauty therapist. I began my training under Tara O'Halloran Cronin in the Kerry E.T.B. training centre in August 2017. Under fantastic tutelage we completed our exams in 46 weeks. We completed our CIDESCO and CIBTAC qualifications in that time. I was the first male to qualify with CIBTAC in Ireland.

As of January 1, 2018, the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) has officially been replaced by the RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework). All qualifications are now built on RQF and are subject to these conditions.