Become the professional face of advanced beauty aesthetics
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
This course is delivered one day a week on a Monday.
Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.
Entry Requirements
Students must hold a Level 2 and Level 3 Ofqual-regulated Beauty Therapy qualification, or an equivalent. This may include qualifications from Scotland, Wales, or international awarding bodies. All qualifications will be subject to verification, and enrolment is at the discretion of the College.
Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
The UK aesthetics market is growing rapidly with a current turnover of around £3.2 billion and a predicted annual growth rate of 8% - 9% with rising demand for non-surgical treatments and specialist skills.
Opportunities are strong in clinics and private practice, but the sector is becoming more regulated, increasing the value of higher-level qualifications.
A Level 4 Advanced Aesthetics qualification should therefore support progression into senior technical roles and into clinic management and ownership with the programme primarily focused on preparing learners for employment in the aesthetics industry.
Employment Opportunities
Having successfully completed this course, you are ideally placed to apply for technical roles offering advanced skin care techniques, such as micro-needling, dermaplaning and skin peels, or to set up your own professional practice as a self-employed therapist. Roles could typically include:
- Aesthetic practitioner
- Clinic specialist
- Clinic/salon manager
Key information
Qualification obtained
Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic TreatmentsFees 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
The college provides all the equipment required to undertake the course. You will, however, be expected to provide and wear clinic-appropriate clothing and footwear, consisting of a black tunic and trousers and flat, enclosed-toe shoes.
You will need models to practise your skills which can be provided on request. You should also be prepared to work with paying clients once you have reached a satisfactory skills level.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institute: N/A
Awarding Body: N/A
Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)
Terms and conditions
Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information.
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.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
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