Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
This qualification is tailored for individuals aiming to enter the professional beauty industry as massage therapists or those looking to advance their careers in beauty. It focuses on developing your skills to a high level of occupational proficiency, enabling you to provide exceptional beauty therapy treatments.
At a glance
The Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Aesthetics is a specialised vocational qualification focused on advanced beauty techniques. It covers methods for reducing hair growth using intense light and laser treatments, as well as skin rejuvenation through intense light and microdermabrasion. The course also provides a thorough understanding of product chemistry, the physiology of ageing, and the principles of dermatology and microbiology.
- Level 4
- Courses offered through the Advanced Learner Loans route (funding is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria)
- The course lasts approximately 22 weeks
COURSE CONTENT
- Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Removal
- Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation
- Microdermabrasion
- Dermatology & Microbiology
- Physiology of Ageing
- Management of Health & Safety in the Salon
- Management of Client Care
- Salon Management
Entry Criteria
- Age: 16 +
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or equivalent qualification
- Minimum L1 English language skills are preferred
- Must not hold an equivalent qualification at the same or higher level
- Funded and co-funded qualifications are subject to meeting eligibility criteria
- Must not be enrolled on the same, or equivalent, programme elsewhere
- Learners will need to bring a make-up kit to their sessions, but a full kit list will be provided at induction
Progression Routes
Upon successfully completing this course, you can choose to advance to a Level 4 programme or enter the beauty industry as a beauty therapist, technical representative, or spa/salon manager.
Common progression routes include:
- Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy (Level 4)