Advanced Aesthetic Treatments Level 4 Dip VTCT (iTEC)

Prepare to take your beauty career to the next level with this advanced diploma. Build your confidence, refine your skills, and secure a rewarding future in advanced aesthetics.

  • Study Mode

    Part-time

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Location

    Reading College

  • Pathway

    Beauty Therapy

Elevate your career in the beauty industry with the Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments. This advanced qualification is designed for beauty practitioners who want to expand their expertise and offer a wider range of professional aesthetic treatments in salons, spas, or clinics.

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.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for qualified Level 3 practitioners who aspire to work as advanced aesthetic practitioners, providing cutting-edge treatments that meet the demands of today’s beauty clients.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Industry-ready skills: Learn the most sought-after advanced aesthetic treatments.
  • Hands-on experience: Work with real clients in a professional environment.
  • Flexible career options: Qualify for roles in salons, spas, and clinics.
  • Recognised qualification: Gain a diploma accredited by VTCT (iTEC), respected by employers worldwide.

 

Developed with input from industry employers and technical experts, this qualification meets both national and international standards for aesthetic beauty.

You will master the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as a fully commercial aesthetic practitioner.

Learners must achieve the mandatory 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 the appearance using dermaplaning techniques

Gain hands-on experience with real clients through practical lessons and enhance your understanding with theory-based learning in preparation for your end-point assessment.

Your progress will be evaluated through a combination of:

  • Practical observation
  • Assignments
  • Theory exams
  • Portfolio building and case studies
  • end-point assessment practical exams – This will all be completed on one day set my the examiner.

Please note all the above are mandatory to successfully gain the Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments.

After completing this qualification, you can continue your professional development by progressing to a Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification or specialise further within the aesthetics industry.

Applicants must hold:

  • A Level 3 Beauty Therapy Qualification

or

  • A level 3 VTCT (iTEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapy
  • Be 18years+

You will be provided with a list of the necessary kit and uniform required for the course up on application.

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Why Reading College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
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    of our graduates go into work or higher education

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