VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling Course

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling is an advanced regulated qualification designed for qualified skin and beauty professionals who want to safely and professionally provide cosmetic skin needling treatments.

Overview

Our VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling provides advanced theoretical knowledge and practical training in professional cosmetic skin needling.

Unlike a short one-day microneedling course, this is a comprehensive Level 4 regulated qualification designed to develop the knowledge, consultation skills, skin assessment ability and practical competence required to work professionally within the advanced skin and non-medical aesthetics industry.

Learners will develop their understanding of advanced skin science, anatomy and physiology, consultation, treatment planning, contraindications, health and safety, client care and professional skin needling techniques.

The qualification contains four mandatory units:

1. Principles and Practice of Non-Medical Aesthetic Therapies
2. Advanced Consultation for Non-Medical Aesthetic Therapies
3. Advanced Skin Care for Non-Medical Aesthetic Therapies
4. Provide Cosmetic Skin Needling Treatments

What Will I Learn?

Throughout your training you will develop practical and theoretical knowledge in areas including:

• Advanced skin anatomy and physiology
• Skin structure, function and healing
• Professional client consultation
• Advanced skin analysis
• Identifying client concerns and treatment objectives
• Contraindications and precautions
• Treatment suitability
• Skin sensitivity testing
• Treatment planning
• Infection prevention and hygiene
• Safe preparation of the treatment area
• Cosmetic skin needling devices
• Selecting appropriate needle sizes
• Treatment technique and systematic application
• Supporting and stretching the skin correctly
• Monitoring skin response during treatment
• Recognising expected treatment reactions
• Adapting treatment according to client needs
• Pre and post-treatment photography
• Aftercare and homecare
• Managing possible contra-actions
• Professional client communication
• Treatment documentation and record keeping

The VTCT practical examination specifically assesses consultation, advanced skin assessment, hygiene, treatment preparation, appropriate device and needle selection, systematic treatment technique, monitoring the client’s skin response and professional aftercare. 

Course Duration & Required Hours

Total Qualification Time: 170 Hours

The official qualification consists of:

• 123 Guided Learning Hours,
• 47 hours of additional study, preparation, portfolio work and assessment activity

Learners must be registered and on programme for a minimum of 14 weeks before being entered for their final VTCT practical and theory examinations. 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or over. 

Entry requirements will be checked prior to enrolment. Applicants should hold an appropriate facial/skin qualification together with Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology or an appropriate Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification/equivalent.

How Will I Be Assessed?

The qualification includes both internal and external assessment.

Learners must successfully complete:

• Clinical case studies
• Assignments/projects
• External theory examination
• External practical examination

The external theory examination contributes 50% of the overall qualification grade and the external practical examination contributes the remaining 50%. 

The theory examination is multiple choice and is externally set and marked by VTCT. 

The practical examination is externally set, examined and graded and must demonstrate professional competence on a real client within a realistic working environment. 

Clinical case studies and assignments must be successfully completed before the learner can be entered for the external examinations. 

Clinical Case Studies

During your qualification you will undertake supervised practical skin needling treatments that contribute towards your clinical treatment portfolio.

Each treatment must be appropriately documented and assessed.

The qualification specification confirms that clinical case studies are a mandatory evidence requirement before the practical and theory examinations. 

Practical Examination

Your final practical assessment includes professional consultation and preparation followed by a cosmetic skin needling treatment.

Learners are expected to demonstrate:

• Professional presentation
• Excellent hygiene
• Client care
• Consultation
• Skin sensitivity testing
• Advanced skin assessment
• Correct treatment preparation
• Safe cosmetic needling technique
• Appropriate needle/device selection
• Monitoring of skin response
• Post-treatment care
• Homecare advice
• Professional treatment documentation

The practical examination sequence is approximately one hour, although oral questions may also be asked during the assessment. 

Attendance / Course Fee

Course Fee: £2,295

Non-refundable Deposit: £500

Remaining Balance: £1,795

Payment plans may be available by prior arrangement.

Who Is This Course For?

This qualification is ideal for:

• Qualified beauty therapists
• Skin therapists
• Facial specialists
• Practitioners progressing into advanced aesthetics
• Professionals wishing to add regulated cosmetic skin needling to their treatment portfolio
• Practitioners wishing to progress to further advanced skin qualifications

Career Progression

Successful completion can support progression into professional advanced skin practice.

VTCT specifically identifies potential further Level 4 progression into areas including:

Skin Peeling | Radio Frequency | Ultrasound.