Level 5 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
Develop specialist aesthetic capability at Level 5, a recognised UK qualification for the wider industry.
About this course
Qualification Overview The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Practice and the Level 5 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice is to provide learners with an understanding of the advanced aesthetic procedures and the associated essential underpinning knowledge to perform micro-needling and chemical peels safely within their role in the field of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Learners will develop practical skills for a career specialising in advanced micro-needling and advanced medium-grade chemical peels. Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Practice and the Level 5 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study in Aesthetic Practice at Level 6 and Level 7 and/or employment within the Aesthetics industry. Units To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete the eight mandatory units - 48 credits Mandatory - Legal, Regulatory, and Clinical Requirements for Aesthetic Practice - Professional, Ethical, and Sustainable Principles within Aesthetic Practice - Working Collaboratively with Healthcare and Other Professionals - Advanced Skin Science for Aesthetic Practice - Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Microneedling - Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Chemical Peels Course Delivery This qualification is a combination of Zoom theory sessions, home study with tutor support and Practical assessment days and academy attendance. Learners have up to 12 months to complete this qualification. Zoom theory usually takes place one evening once every 4-6 weeks. Practical includes 3-4 days. Assessment includes: - 6 Units of Short Answer Question Assignments (approximately 200-300 words per answer) - 1 Assessed Professional Discussion - 4 Multiple Choice Question Papers - Practical competency assessments completed within the academy
What you'll learn
- Legal, regulatory, and clinical requirements for aesthetic practice - learners will understand why and how to comply with legal, regulatory requirements and clinical requirements within their aesthetic practice.
- Professional, ethical, and sustainable principles within aesthetic practice - learners will understand why and how to comply with professional standards and ethical and sustainable principles within aesthetic practice.
- Working collaboratively with healthcare and other professionals - learners will develop understanding and skills in working collaboratively with healthcare and non-healthcare competent professionals to ensure safe, ethical and effective delivery of aesthetic procedures.
- Advanced skin science for aesthetic practice - learners will develop the scientific knowledge of pathology, biochemistry, biophysics, anatomy and physiology and morphology relevant to skin rejuvenation and aesthetic practice.
- Advanced aesthetic procedures: micro-needling - learners will develop the knowledge and professional skills required to safely and effectively perform micro-needling for skin rejuvenation on the face, neck and body. Learners will learn to assess client suitability, consult professionally, manage risks and complications, deliver treatments aligned with bespoke plans, and evaluate to improve practice.
- Advanced aesthetic procedures: chemical peels - learners will develop the knowledge and professional skills required to safely and effectively perform medium-grade chemical peels for skin rejuvenation on the face, chest and back of hands. Learners will learn to assess client suitability, consult professionally, manage risks and complications, deliver procedures aligned with bespoke plans, and evaluate to improve practice.
Who it's for
- Practitioners holding a Level 4 aesthetics qualification or equivalent
- Those with relevant industry experience progressing their aesthetic career
Prerequisites
Entry Requirements - QUALIFI Level 4 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice or equivalent or - QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation including unit AP301: Skincare to Support Aesthetic Procedures or - QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Micropigmentation or equivalent Plus - Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and anaphylaxis management qualification