VTCT Skills
Level 4
QN: 603/1304/3
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VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Beauty Therapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 325 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
325 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Chemistry of Hair and Beauty Products
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the chemistry of active ingredients in hair and beauty products
- Understand the effects and safe use of active ingredients in hair and beauty products
- Understand the properties of packaging materials in relation to their structure
- Understand the properties and effects of ultra-violet radiation on hair and beauty products and their packaging materials
2
Dermatology and microbiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and functions of the skin, hair and nails
- Know the diseases and disorders of the skin, hair and nails
- Be able to prepare for the culturing of bacteria
- Be able to investigate the conditions required for the successful growth of bacteria and relate this to salon hygiene
3
Management of health, safety and security in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to implement health, safety and security practices in the salon
- Be able to manage health, safety and security practices in the salon
4
Physiology of ageing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of ageing
- Understand the causes and effects of ageing of the skin
- Understand the ca
- use and effects of degenerative disorders as a result of the ageing process
- Understand how beauty therapy treatments and products may delay the ageing process
5
Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to review the overall client service experience as part of quality assurance
- Be able to implement and monitor procedures to improve the overall client service experience
6
Salon Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the management of products and services in the salon
- Be able to undertake salon management duties
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1304/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2017