VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 BT4A2 – Award in Skin Needling

£1,600.00

Unlock the secrets of skin needling with our VTCT Level 4 BT4A2 Award program. Elevate your expertise in skincare today!

Skin Needling with VTCT Level 4 BT4A2

Upcoming Start Dates:
5th November 2024, 11th November 2024, & 18th November 2024

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Course Description

Immerse yourself in the art of skin needling with the VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 BT4A2 Award in Skin Needling course. Explore advanced techniques and theory behind skin needling, including microneedling, derma rolling, and collagen induction therapy. Gain hands-on experience and practical skills essential for administering safe and effective skin needling treatments. Learn about skin anatomy, client consultation, treatment protocols, and aftercare. Upon completion, receive a prestigious qualification to enhance your career in skincare.

The aim of this qualification is to develop the learner’s knowledge, understanding and practical skills when using superficial skin needling equipment and techniques to rejuvenate the condition of the skin. Learners will acquire skills involved in providing a thorough consultation, skin health checks to establish the client’s suitability for treatment and to formulate a specific treatment plan tailored to suit individual client needs. Learners will prepare and apply a range of skin needling treatments, as well as providing the relevant pre and post care.

Duration: As part of this qualification, there will be a combination of ongoing theory-base home study and practical teaching, which will take 6-8 weeks to complete (once a week training at the Academy).

This qualification comprises internal and external assessments.

External theory examination – Externally set and externally marked examination. The examination assesses knowledge and understanding from the breadth of the mandatory treatment specific unit at the end of the period of learning.

The practical examination examined and marked by an external examiner. The examination that assesses the learner’s technical skills and abilities. The practical examination will take place at the end of the period of learning.

Learners must produce a treatment portfolio which is required to be completed under the supervision of a lecturer who must monitor the quality of the treatments performed throughout the learner’s training, to ensure that they meet the given criteria. All clinical case studies must be completed and marked prior to the learner completing the practical and theoretical examinations.

Learners must complete a minimum of 6 clinical case studies. Each case study needs to include a full medical history of the client, advanced skin assessment, before and after pictures and a full description of the conditions/characteristics to be treated. A detailed description of the application technique, equipment used, and the duration of the treatment must also be provided. Each case study must also include an evaluation of the treatment and its outcomes, pre and post treatment, skincare product recommendations and post treatment advice.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in the advanced 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:

• VTCT (iTEC) Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Aesthetic Therapies
• VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Radio Frequency
• VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Ultrasound

What will I learn on this course?

  • Master advanced techniques and theory behind skin needling.
  • Gain hands-on experience and practical skills for safe and effective treatments.
  • Learn about skin anatomy, client consultation, treatment protocols, and aftercare.

ENtry Requirements

Passion for skincare and commitment to excellence. Prior qualifications in beauty therapy or related fields advantageous but not mandatory. Open to individuals with diverse backgrounds and aspirations in the beauty and medical aesthetics industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

This qualification enhances knowledge and skills in superficial skin needling for skin rejuvenation. Includes consultation, skin health checks, tailored treatment plans, application, and pre/post care.
Yes, candidates typically need a Level 3 beauty therapy qualification or equivalent. Proficiency in English is also required. Check with your provider for specific requirements.
Assessment involves written exams, practical demonstrations, and case studies, ensuring proficiency in skin needling procedures and adherence to industry standards.

Testimonials From Our Students

“It has been a wonderful experience overall,I’m on my third treatment and can confidently say it has changed my life in many ways. A big thank you to all the staff and especially Carolyn who has just been amazing and made me feel at ease. No pain at all”
Oliva Johnson