International Therapy Examination Council
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ITEC is an international examination board
offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.
ITEC provides over 35 qualifications that are UK government accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examination Regulator (OFQUAL
), on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), and are registered on the National Qualifications Framework
in the UK. These ITEC qualifications attract funding from the Learning and Skills Council
.
ITEC qualifications are supported by industry and are easily transportable nationally and internationally.
ITEC has ensured that best practice
in the work place has been reflected in the syllabus for each qualification and each has been linked to the relevant job role, as well as ensuring that the syllabus reflects the required level of knowledge and skill needed for a practicing therapist.
Jane has continued to develop the ITEC examination system which sets the highest standards of quality and education in the beauty, complementary and sports sectors. ITEC has strong links with employers worldwide who understand the level of knowledge and skills achieved by an ITEC qualified therapist.
Examination board
An examination board is an organisation that sets examinations and is responsible for marking them and distributing results. Examination boards have the power to award qualifications, such as SAT scores, to students...
offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.
ITEC provides over 35 qualifications that are UK government accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examination Regulator (OFQUAL
Ofqual
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.-Role:...
), on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), and are registered on the National Qualifications Framework
National Qualifications Framework
The National Qualifications Framework is a credit transfer system developed for qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland....
in the UK. These ITEC qualifications attract funding from the Learning and Skills Council
Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council was a non-departmental public body jointly sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Children, Schools and Families in England...
.
ITEC qualifications are supported by industry and are easily transportable nationally and internationally.
ITEC has ensured that best practice
Best practice
A best practice is a method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means, and that is used as a benchmark...
in the work place has been reflected in the syllabus for each qualification and each has been linked to the relevant job role, as well as ensuring that the syllabus reflects the required level of knowledge and skill needed for a practicing therapist.
The history of ITEC
Dr William Arnould-Taylor founded the company in 1947. In 1973 it became known as ITEC. (formerly a lecturer and International ITEC Examiner) took over as Director in 1998.Jane has continued to develop the ITEC examination system which sets the highest standards of quality and education in the beauty, complementary and sports sectors. ITEC has strong links with employers worldwide who understand the level of knowledge and skills achieved by an ITEC qualified therapist.