Hi i have just completed a VCTC level 2 NVQ in facial massage and am about to take on a Spa course in sept VCTC level 3 NVQ

Are these a recognised qualification in Canada (Toronto) ?

If they are not recognised think i will save my £1400 on the Spa course in the UK.

Thanks

NVQ's are not normally recognised in Canada I'm afraid. This Wiki page may be of some use.............http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Equiva...cations-Canada

Also, are you aware that beauty therapy is a licensed trade in Canada? I believe you have to retrain and maybe even do your Red Seal to practice it there, but will have a search of the forums and see what I can find.

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Also, are you aware that beauty therapy is a licensed trade in Canada? I believe you have to retrain and maybe even do your Red Seal to practice it there, but will have a search of the forums and see what I can find.

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Thanks for your help any info would be great......

You can also take a look at :

http://www.icascanada.ca/home.php

Whom basically translate foreign qualifications into Canadian standards.

I received an email from Halifax Immigration in relation to an NVQ Level three qualification and it said the following:

'Your 'diploma, certificate or degree', or NVQ will be considered, please note that this does not mean that they will be recognized by a Canadian employer and/or regulatory body in your field of work.

It is your responsibility to determine what your education qualifications might equate to in Canada. Here are a few websites to start your research:

http://www.cicic.ca/en/index.aspx Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials http://www.credentials.gc.ca/about/index.asp Foreign Credentials Referral Office

Well I did a quick search of the forums and it seems it's province dependent - in some it's licensed and you would need your Red Seal and to sit exams, in others you don't. Not sure about Ontario though I'm afraid!

Sorry, probably not much use but at least now you know you need to check it out.

It's licensed but not Red Seal.

http://www.trade-schools.ca/programs/esthetics.asp

http://www.trilliumcollege.ca/health/Esthetics.pdf


I can't find any links that say which body you are licensed with though

Thanks Fledermaus, v helpful.

Hi Thanks
only problem that i have is that i am a mature student and have looked at the site above and appears to be for younger students.

Still not sure whether my new course is worth doing...

What makes you think that? Why not contact one of the schools to find out more. Or look on line for a job advert for what you do, and see what it says.
Send some emails and find out more.

HI
sorry just been emailing some Spa's and have even contacted the CMTO who have advised that I may have to re do or at least get the eqivelent qualifications once im over.

Am going to call one of the colleges and see how much and if my experience comes into it.

Its just knowing if i should continue studiying here if i will have to re do and re pay in canada.....

Have just had another reply
this one from a Spa who are saying that Spa and beauty are not regulated in Onterio and that my qualifications would be looked at by the bigger companies

???????

Now confused.....

Will have to do alot more research

Thanks to you guys for advice will keep digging

Red Seal is often misunderstood, it does not cover all trades and is an inter-provincial apprenticeship recognition program. Education is still administered by each province. Many industries have or are working hard to have their apprenticeship program recognised under red seal. Up to now it covers 50 trades.

http://www.red-seal.ca/Site/about/index_e.htm
http://www.red-seal.ca/Site/trades/T..._provinces.pdf

Massage is not one of them, nor is any health care related occupation.

I would go by what the Spa says. They should know better than we do! Good luck

Hi there

look at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials. Most trades arent regulated such as aromatherapist but acupuncturist, massage therapist etc are regulated in just a few provences. I'm a physio and like medics have to retake exams to practice anywhere which is a bit of a mare. This site should be able to give you the info you need and you can contact them if your profession isn't on the list.
Hope this helps.

Justie