Students must undergo a course of at
least 1200 hours of training in practical
and theoretical work in a registered
CIDESCO School.
CIDESCO Examinations
On completion of the course, students
take the CIDESCO Examination which
consists of:
Facial examination
Body examination
Project with Case Histories
Written examination
Candidates are required to research and
write a Project assignment (2500-4000
words) on a subject relevant to the study
of beauty therapy and connected to their
Case Histories.
Diploma
The prestigious CIDESCO Diploma is
awarded to candidates who have passed
the CIDESCO examinations and given
proof of having gained at least 600 hours
work experience in a beauty center/salon.
CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Examinations
Facial Examinations
Cleansing
Skin analysis
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
Eyebrow shaping
Deep cleansing
Electrical equipment
Facial massage
Mask treatment
Make-up
Manicure/Pedicure
Body Examination
Body analysis
Electrical equipment
Body massage
Waxing
Project with Case Theories
The Project has its value in the practical
examination and the pass mark is 70%.
Written Examination
This exam consists of multiple choice
questions (MCQ) from all parts of the
CIDESCO Theoretical Training Programme,
for example:
Natural Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Skin/Dermatology
Cosmetic Science
Aesthetic Treatments
Business Studies
PROFESSIONAL NAIL SERVICES
DIPLOMA
Aim of the course
To provide candidates the required
information and qualication to be able
to efficiently and effectively provide
Professional nail services. The course is
designed to give candidates the most
comprehensive training in nails and
prepare them for career in Nail including
how to run your own Nail business.
Training
Candidates are required to have
completed a course of at least 784 hours
at a registered CIDESCO Nail school.
The examination for the Professional
Nail Diploma consists of three parts:
assignments & Case studies (pre
requisite)
Nail Art showcase (2 x 30 designs)
MCQ examination
Practical examination
HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Aim of the course
To provide learners with the knowledge,
skills and understanding to carry out
Holistic Massage Therapy treatments. The
course provides learners with the
opportunity to become skilled and
competent in this specialism and
progress into employment or further
study.
Training
All course provide candidates wishing to
take the CIDESCO Diploma in Holistic Massage, must have completed their
training of 235 Guided Learning hours
within a CIDESCO School and a Total
Qualication time of 371 hours covering
all subjects of the Holistic Massage
Syllabus.
Examination
The examination for the CIDESCO
Diploma in Holistic Massage consists of a
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper,
and a Practical Examination.
Pre-requisite for Examination
Case Studies: 4 Clients x 3 Treatments
AESTHETICS
Aim of the course
To provide candidates the required
information and qualication to be able
to efficiently and effectively work as
aestheticians including facials with
electrical treatments, waxing, make-up
and manicure/pedicure.
Training
Candidates are required to have
completed a course of at least 800 hours
at a registered CIDESCO School covering
all subjects in the CIDESCO Aesthetics
Syllabus.
Examination
The examination for the Certicate in
Aesthetics consists of three parts:
Theoretical examination – Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQ) exam
Practical examination
Project with Case Histories
Skin Care
Aim of the course
To provide candidates the required
information and qualication to be able
to efficiently and effectively work as skin
care therapists including facials with
electrical treatments, waxing and make-
up.
Pre-requisite
The CIDESCO Diploma in Skin Care is
available to any candidates.
Training
Candidates are required to have
completed a course of at least 730 hours
at a registered CIDESCO School covering
all subjects in the CIDESCO Skin Care
Syllabus.
The examination for the Certicate in
Skin Care consists of three parts:
To provide candidates the required
information and qualication to be able
to efficiently and effectively provide
manicure and pedicure. The course is
designed to give candidates the most
comprehensive training in manicure &
pedicure.
Training
Candidates are required to have
completed a course of at least 180 hours
at a registered CIDESCO Nail school.
The examination for the Manicure &
Pedicure consists of three parts:
2 assignments & Case studies (pre
requisite)
Theoretical examination – Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQ) exam
Practical examination
BODY THERAPY DIPLOMA
Aim of the course
To provide candidates the required information
and qualication to be able to efficiently and
effectively work as body therapists including
body treatments with electrical treatments and
massage
Training
Candidates are required to have completed a
course of at least 565 hours at a registered
CIDESCO School covering all subjects in the
CIDESCO Body Therapy Syllabus.The
examination for the Certicate in Body Therapy
consists of three parts: