VTCT Skills
Level 4
QN: 500/8886/5
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VTCT Skills Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 701 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
701 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply Micro dermabration
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for skin treatment using micro dermabrasion
- Be able to provide skin treatment using micro dermabrasion
2
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
3
Cultural, social and technological influences on beauty-related industries
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the cultural and social effects on beauty-related industries
- Understand the technological advances in beauty-related industries
4
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
5
IT and data handling in the hair and beauty sector
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use word-processing software to produce documents and simple publications concerning the hair and beauty sector
- Be able to use spreadsheet and database packages to handle data in the hair and beauty sector
- Be able to produce electronic presentations concerning the hair and beauty sector
- Be able to use email and the internet to find, receive and disseminate information concerning the hair and beauty sector
6
Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Removal
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for laser and light treatments
- Be able to provide laser and light treatments
7
Laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for skin rejuvenation treatment
- Be able to provide laser and light treatment for skin rejuvenation
8
Management of health, safety and security in the salon
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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
9
Marketing in the hair and beauty sector
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out market research in the hair and beauty sector
- Be able to promote hair and beauty products, services and treatments
10
Physiology of ageing
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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
11
Public Relations _PR_ in the Hair and Beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out PR activities in the hair and beauty sector
- Understand how to manage a PR crisis in hair and beauty sector
12
Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
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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
13
Research in the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a research investigation concerning the hair and beauty sector
- Be able to carry out research relating to the hair and beauty sector
14
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)
- 500/8886/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2010