Level 4 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice Core Knowledge and Advanced Skin Science (RFQ)

Qualification Number: 603/7307/6
Guided Learning Hours: 157
Total Qualification Time: 210
Credit Value: 21
Minimum Age: 18

Cost: £1,199, including booking & registration fee of £250 (not all our centres are VAT registered)

Learner Entry Requirements: Learners must have completed and achieved an anatomy and physiology qualification at a minimum of Level 3, with a core knowledge of facial anatomy

Course aims: The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice Core Knowledge and Advanced Skin Science is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required for safe aesthetic practice. Advanced skin science will enhance the learner’s knowledge of the physiology of skin conditions relating to aesthetic practice

Qualification Structure: To achieve the Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice Core Knowledge and Advanced Skin Science learners must complete 2 mandatory units to achieve a total of 21 credits

This course covers: Understanding of the:

• Work of medical and non-medical aesthetic practitioners
• Legislation and regulations for non-surgical aesthetic practice
• Basics of microbiology, pathology, biochemistry and infection control
• Consultation and informed consent
• Essential anatomy and physiology
• Advanced skin science of facial aesthetics
• Physiology of skin conditions

Course Structure: This qualification is internally assessed.  Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria 

Support is available from your tutor should you require it.

You will need access to a computer and Word (or equivalent).

Progression Routes:

• Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows and Microblading Techniques
• Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation
• Level4 Certificate in Laser and IPL Treatments
• Level 4 Diploma in Managing a Salon Business
• Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skin Science and Aesthetic Procedures