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Hair & Beauty

L4 Advanced Aesthetics Programme: Skin Peeling, Skin Needling & Laser and IPL Hair Removal and Skin Treatments

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

06/09/2027

Entry requirements

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.
Learners are required to hold a level 2 and 3 regulated beauty therapy qualification or equivalent as a pre-requisite for this qualification.

Teaching staff

Our educators are fully qualified specialists with over five years of hands-on industry experience across skin aesthetics, advanced treatment modalities, and laser applications, ensuring learners receive expert, real-world training.

Course Code

CC4BEA1F/1

Duration

20-weeks

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Assessment

Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical exams, final synoptic assessments, and written examinations. These are assessed by the College's internal assessors and verified by VTCT External Verifiers.

About the course

Because of the flexible nature of the qualification, this qualification is most suitable for anyone wishing to individually tailor the curriculum content that best suits their personal professional development needs. This unique qualification is most suitable for anyone wishing to gain a level 4 qualification in a wide range of advanced aesthetic therapies. Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant principles and practices and advanced and safe skin care protocols for a bespoke selection of aesthetic practices. Learners will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to consult with clients, and provide specific aftercare and home care advice.

Career options

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 equip learners to work in a wide variety of work locations such as salons, spas, and clinics.


Our Hair and Beauty courses enable you to work in a wide variety of salons, nail bars, spas, cruise ships, or even work abroad in luxury resorts. Depending on the level you choose to study, we recommend that you carry on climbing the ladder within Oaklands, and then onto university or into employment.



Potential careers:




  • Beauty Therapist


  • Theatrical and Media Makeup Artist


  • Nail Technician


  • Massage Therapist


  • Salon Management


  • Beauty Consultant


  • Reflexologist


  • Aromatherapist


  • Skincare Consultant


  • Hairdresser/stylist


Course Content - What will I learn?


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 mandatory unit:

'Principles, practice and ethics of advanced aesthetic therapies
'Investigative consultation for advanced aesthetic therapies
'Skin science for advanced aesthetic therapies
Laser and Light skin and hair removal treatments
Skin Peeling and Skin Needling

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical exams, final synoptic assessments, and written examinations. These are assessed by the College's internal assessors and verified by VTCT External Verifiers.