General GTi Course Enquiries

How do I enrol on a Shetland Academy Of Beauty course?

Send and email to shetlandacaemyofbeauty@gmail.com and someone will be in touch with course dates and further info. Once your practical date is booked payment MUST be made within 48 hours or your date will be cancelled

Is there an exam for the courses?

The course theory has test questions as you work through the modules, for the Basic Makeup Non Accredited and the Makeup Diploma Courses there are case studies to complete at home. On approval of your case studies you will then be awarded your certificate

Are the GTi courses recognised qualifications worldwide?

GTi courses meet the National Occupational Standards (NOS). They are fully accredited and accepted by all the main insurance providers. However we do advise to check with your own insurance provider that they will insure you for the courses before enrolling. GTi qualifications are not on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) because they are essentially industry lead vocational qualifications which are not externally assessed. This means that some authorities, like London councils, may not accept them. This could also apply to clients who have health insurance cover wanting to claim back the cost for their treatment. If a student needs to have qualifications that are on the RQF then they should instead consider enrolling on courses such as VTCT, ITEC, NVQs etc

What is the Professional Standards course?

Professional Standards is a theory only GTi course. When you enrol for the theory of a GTi Theory + Practical course, the Professional Standards course is also loaded onto your GTi course account to complete, at no extra cost. You need to complete the theory for Professional Standards first before completing your course theory

What is the minimum age you can enrol on a Shetland Academy Of Beauty course?

You must be a minimum of 16 years and all training models must be a minimum of 18 years

What time should models arrive and what do they need to know?

Your training models should arrive at times specified below unless otherwise advised by the trainer. The requirements for models for individual courses are listed below. Please note, dependant on class numbers you may require 2 models (in the morning & afternoon), or models for each day.

Body Massage - Comfortable clothes, arrive Day 2 at 9:15am, Day 2 at 2:15pm

Eyebrow & Facial waxing & Eyebrow tinting - Patch test minimum 48hrs beforehand, no waxing or tinting to have been carried out minimum 3 weeks prior, first model arrive at 11:15am, second model arrive 2:15pm

Definition Brows - Patch test minimum 48hrs beforehand, no waxing or tinting to have been carried out minimum 3 weeks prior, first model arrive at 11:15am, second model arrive at 2:15pm

Lash Lift & Tint - Patch test minimum 48hrs beforehand, no lash lift or tint to have been carried out minimum 6 weeks prior, first model arrive 11.15am, second model arrive at 2:15pm

Semi Permanent, Individual Lash Extensions - Patch test minimum 48hrs beforehand, no existing lash extensions, first model arrive at 11am, second model arrive at 2:15pm

Basic Makeup non accredited - Clean makeup free face, first model arrive 11:15am, second model 2:15pm

Makeup Diploma - Clean makeup free face, arrive Days 1,2 & 3 - first model at 9:15 am & second model at 2:15pm, Day 4 - 9:15am

Manicure - Polish free nails, arrive 2:15pm

Pedicure - Polish free nails, arrive 2:15pm

Gel Polish - Polish free nails, arrive 2:15pm

Facial - Comfortable clothes, arrive 2.15pm

Body Waxing - Comfortable clothes, no waxing minimum of 4 weeks prior, arrive 9.30am

I don't have any beauty qualifications, can I do a GTi course?

Our courses are for complete beginners or for trained therapists wanting to update their skills

Where can I find the course downloads for my GTi course?

The GTi course downloads can be found in your user account area. Go to GTi Training, My GTi courses. Click on the course name, above the list of course modules is a subheading course downloads. Click on this link to view the downloads

Where do I find my GTi training course certificate?

Once you have been passed by the GTi school for a course, your certificate will be available in your user account area for you to download. You can purchase a certificate in your user area, the cost for a printed certificate is £15 plus VAT

What does GTi stand for?

GTi is Guild Training International. All GTi course are fully accredited by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists and taught to National Occupational Standards by fully qualified trainers. GTi qualifications are accepted for insurance and membership

Can my GTi certificate have the name of my business, rather than my own name?

GTi certificates can only have the name of the person that completed the course

How do I find out about course dates?

Send an email to shetlandbeautyacademy@gmail.com and someone will get back to you soon

How long do I have to complete a GTi Theory course?

There is no time limit to complete the GTi theory course. Even if your membership has expired, you will still have access to your course. However we would expect that the courses are completed within 1 year unless there are circumstances that prevent this.

What should I wear?

Students should wear comfortable clothes in all black.

Do I get breaks?

There will usually be a morning break and lunch break, the length will be dependant on the speed at which each individual works. You should bring a water bottle, snacks and lunch. No eating is allowed in the treatment room, there is separate seating and kitchen facilities available within the centre.

Can I work professionally After the course?

All courses, (with the exception of the non accredited makeup course), are fully accredited and insurable on completion meaning you can work professionally straight away or start your own business etc.

What if I change my mind or want to change courses?

All courses are non refundable. If you wish to change or cancel you would receive a course credit which can go towards any future beauty course booking and will incur a cancellation fee of £150.