Advanced Aesthetic Treatments - Level 4

Summary

The Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments is a beauty aesthetic qualification aimed at level 3 qualified practitioners aged 18 and over, who wish to add a range of Advanced Aesthetic Treatments to their repertoire of treatment offerings and proceed to employment as a level 4 Aesthetic Practitioner.

This qualification is informed by employers and national and international standards for aesthetic beauty and developed by technical experts. It includes all the required elements to work effectively as a fully commercial aesthetic practitioner.

Learners must achieve the six units:

  • Principles, practice and ethics of advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Investigative consultation for advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Skin science for advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Provide cosmetic skin needling treatments
  • Provide skin peeling treatments
  • Enhance appearance using dermaplaning techniques

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
08 Sep 2025
Bispham Campus
1 Year

*Subject to validation. For more information, please visit our dedicated validation page.

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund this course. For more information, please visit our dedicated page on Financial Support for Adult Learners.

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment as an aesthetic practitioner providing advanced aesthetic treatments. The range and breadth of this qualification means it will equip learners to work in a wide variety of work locations such as salons, spas, and clinics.

Key information

Entry Requirements

Learners are required to hold a level 2 and 3 regulated beauty therapy qualification or equivalent as a pre-requisite for this qualification. This may include proven, up-to-date, and pertinent skills within the industry. A trade test can be conducted if necessary.

Qualification obtained

Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund this course. For more information, please visit our dedicated page on Financial Support for Adult Learners.

Extra costs and equipment

You will be required to perform treatments on paying clients, models can be provided if required.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?

Learners must achieve the six units:

  • Principles, practice and ethics of advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Investigative consultation for advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Skin science for advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Enhance appearance using dermaplaning techniques
  • Provide cosmetic skin needling treatments
  • Provide skin peeling treatments

How will I learn?

Our expert tutors understand that everyone learns in different ways so they use a range of teaching methods to enable everyone to achieve their potential.

A key method used is demonstration, which allows you to observe the practical application of your skills before having a go yourself. You will also be expected to model for your peers (so you can experience the therapies first-hand).

Along with practical salon sessions, the programme consists of group work, presentations and dedicated self-study periods. These need to be supported by your own study outside of College, using online development platforms such as Canvas, our virtual learning environment.

E-learning is a key element of all our courses and we also use a range of online apps to support, enhance and motivate learning. Your tutors will support you with these technologies and also in preparing for assessments.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

The course utilises a range of assessment methods including:

  • External theory examination for mandatory and optional units
  • External practical examinations for optional units
  • Assignments to cover some of the learning outcomes in the mandatory units
  • Case studies as a pre-requisite to the external practical examination