What is the difference between an NVQ and a CIBTAC qualification?

The fundamental differences between our courses and NVQs are:
• An NVQ is an on-going assessment with exercises to complete as you are going along. CIBTAC has detailed theory and practical elements to all our courses, which culminate in an exam that enables you to showcase your skills across a variety of treatments. This is the method we use to ensure all CIBTAC students are well-trained, have the knowledge to safely carry out treatments independently and have the understanding and expertise to start adding their own flair to treatments when applicable. Obviously, we cannot comment on the NVQ assessment, but they take a different approach to us for assessing their students.
• An NVQ traditionally refers to ‘National’ (National Vocational Qualification), however given the standards required in the UK, the NVQ is often recognised internationally because other countries can guarantee the standards of the students. You do need to be careful, because not all NVQs are accepted internationally, it does depend on the awarding body and some are accepted in some countries, but not others internationally. Similarly, we are not recognised in all countries worldwide, but we have worked with many governments internationally to develop our qualifications to meet all their standards as well as the UK standards. We are officially accepted in 26 countries currently, with more coming online all the time. You can find a full list of these here.

I am currently in Asia and I am looking to do some training over here to become qualified in massage, Thai and Deep Tissue. If I do a course over here, will I be able to become insured in the UK when I return home? 
 

We offer a high standard of qualifications globally, that are recognised and insurable in the UK. You can have just one insurer, BABTAC offerYou can have just one insurer, BABTAC offers comprehensive insurance as part of our membership package. Sometimes insurance is also based on prerequisites required, for instance if you were doing a qualification in nail enhancements you may need a manicure qualification.