Qualification Information
| Sector: Beauty, Nails and Spa | Category: Non-Medical Aesthetic Treatments (verified) | ||
| VTCT Product Code: AB40168 | GLH: 169 | Age Restriction: 18 | |
| Qualification Number: 600/3288/1 | Units: 3 | Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023 | |
| Level: 4 | Minimum Credits: 32 | ||
Additional Information
Documentation for this qualification last amended 1 September 2020
- Qualification TQT: 320
- Grading: Pass/Fail
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for beauty therapists.
This qualification is based on beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS). This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
Entry onto this qualification must be via previous attainment of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline prior to undertaking this qualification. Your centre will have ensured that you have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.
Why is this qualification most suitable?
This qualification is the only Level 4 qualification offered by VTCT in Micropigmentation. The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation is about using micropigmentation, a form of cosmetic tattooing to create make-up effects to enhance facial features. This qualification requires learners to develop skills to carry out micropigmentation treatments. This qualification allows learners to gather evidence in a realistic working environment or real working environment without the need for fee paying clients.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification has been specifically designed for the 18+ age groups, builds on existing knowledge and understanding of therapy skills and will develop an enhanced repertoire of technical skills to prepare learners for employment. Learners will have their skills assessed in a real or realistic working environment.
This qualification will require research; it includes the skills involved in providing the skills involved in providing a thorough consultation with the client to formulate a specific course of treatment, tailored to suit individual client needs, use micropigmentation techniques and manage the health, safety and security of the salon. - the full list of units is presented in the learner Record of Assessment book (ROA) (specification). These units are mandatory.
What could this qualification lead to?
When you have successfully completed this qualification you will be in a position to either aspire to promotion, as an advanced beauty therapist providing micropigmentation services
Further study qualifications could include:
- VTCT Level 4 Award in Physiology for Advanced Beauty Therapy
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Salon Management
- VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
- VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
- VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
Qualification Structure
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 3 components and earn a minimum of 32 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV40462 | M/601/5347 | Management of health, safety and security in the salon | 4 | 8 | 44 |
| UV40464 | M/601/5350 | Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector | 4 | 12 | 50 |
| UV41304 | J/503/1785 | Enhance appearance using micropigmentation treatment | 4 | 12 | 75 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.
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