Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: BT4C5 | GLH: 123 | Age Restriction: 18 |
| Qualification Number: 603/2909/9 | Units: 5 | Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2022 |
| Level: 4 |
Additional Information
Documentation for this qualification last amended 17 March 2020
Purpose Statement
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling is an advanced therapy qualification aimed at level 3 qualified practitioners aged 18 and over, who wish to add this therapy to their repertoire of treatment offerings.
Learners are required to hold a level 3 beauty therapy qualification or equivalent.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification is informed by employers and national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a fully commercial skin needling practitioner. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety pertaining to level 4 non-medical aesthetic therapies. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with and analyse clients whilst providing skin needling treatments. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills and widen their knowledge of the principles and practices of level 4 non-medical aesthetic therapies, all of which are valued highly by employers.
Why is this qualification the most suitable?
This qualification is one of a new suite of level 4 advanced non-medical aesthetic therapies developed as a progression route for level 3 practitioners wishing to add to their repertoire in specific treatment modalities.
What could this qualification lead to?
The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in the advanced non-medical aesthetic industry providing skin needling techniques. Additionally, learners may choose to further develop their knowledge and skills by completing supplementary specialist qualifications at level 4 in one or more of the following areas:
Qualification Structure
Components - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT4C5.PE1 | External practical examination BT4C5 | 4 |
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 4 components and earn a minimum of credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBT273 | T/616/8604 | Principles and practice of non-medical aesthetic therapies | 4 | 14 | |
| UBT274 | A/616/8605 | Advanced consultation for non-medical aesthetic therapies | 4 | 23 | |
| UBT275 | F/616/8606 | Advanced skin care for non-medical aesthetic therapies | 4 | 34 | |
| UBT278 | R/616/8609 | Provide cosmetic skin needling treatments | 4 | 52 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
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