There is different levels on itec ones is beauty then there is beauty with electicals then there is electrolysis then there is massage then there is body massage and electrical, get the drift. I have all the itec certificates NVQ 3, IA diploma (anyone remember that one?) and CIDESCO and can assure your that NVQ is very easy compared to ITEC no exams constant resits and academically a piece of piss, after all NVQ by nature are vocational qualifications and ITEC is a professional qualification hence why you see it done for massage in some universities.