VTCT Skills
Level 6
QN: 610/5793/9
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VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 6 Certificate in Advanced Skin Needling
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 213 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
213 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Consultative techniques in advanced aesthetic therapies
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how effective communication and professional behaviours contribute to client trust
- Understand methods and processes of information gathering and the legal requirements for completing consultations
- Understand the information to be recorded to inform treatment protocols
2
Dermatological science for advanced aesthetic therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physiology of skin ageing, inflammatory and remodelling response and the basic anatomy of the eye area, lips and nose
- Know how to conduct an advanced skin assessment
- Know how to prepare for and provide advanced skin assessment
3
Principles, practices and ethical considerations for advanced aesthetic therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the developments of advanced aesthetic therapies
- Know the benefits and limitations of commonly available advanced aesthetic therapies
- Know the importance of professional conduct and ethical practice in advanced aesthetic therapies
- Understand the key regulations, legislative influences and responsibilities relating to advanced aesthetic therapies
- Understand hygiene issues and infection prevention and control, for advanced aesthetic therapies
4
Provide advanced skin needling treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the relevant anatomy, physiology and pathologies for advanced skin needling
- Understand the safety considerations when providing advanced skin needling treatments
- Understand how to provide advanced skin needling treatments
- Be able to consult
- plan and prepare for advanced skin needling treatment
- Be able to provide advanced skin needling treatments
- Be able to reflect on skin needling treatments
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5793/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2025