VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 BT5A4 -Award in Skin Peeling Treatment

This qualification is informed by employers and national and international standards for aesthetic beauty and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a fully commercial superficial skin peeling practitioner.
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant requirements, regulations and safe practice treatment protocols for skin peeling. Learners will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to consult with clients and provide specific aftercare and home care advice.

The course covers environmental and safety considerations, the skills involved in providing a thorough consultation to establish client suitability for treatment, alongside the knowledge of how to formulate a specific treatment plan, tailored to suit individual client needs and requirements. Students will deepen their understanding of the various chemical peels and their use, alongside the skills to perform superficial peels to the mid-epidermis in Fitzpatrick type 1-6. Additionally, learners will develop the knowledge required to provide pre- and post-treatment advice and post care as well as recognising potential complications or adverse reactions, to ensure the client receives the full benefit of the treatment and to maximise results.

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).

Case Studies: Multiple case studies and assessments
Practical examination: On-site practical examination

The knowledge and skills of all learning outcomes in the unit are assessed in the case studies. 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 case studies must be completed and marked prior to the learner completing the practical and theoretical examinations.

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