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Skin Needling - Level 4 - VTCT

Course code: P09130

Subject area: Beauty & Aesthetics

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 15:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

5th Jan 2026 - 9th Mar 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Are you currently working as a therapist and are looking to expand your skillset into the growing Aesthetics market? Are you already working with skin needling systems but are concerned about the imminent government regulation changes that require you to hold an accredited qualification? Are you maybe thinking of a career change? If any of those ring true, then this is the course for you. Working together with renowned product brand Eve Taylor, we will provide extensive training and support in this field that will allow you to feel competent and safe once working out in industry.
This qualification is informed by employers and national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a skin needling practitioner. The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence and experience when providing these specialist advanced services. You will work on live models throughout. You will also build an online portfolio of written work and client case studies.
Course units
There is one mandatory unit: Provide Cosmetic Skin Needling Treatments. To achieve this unit learners must complete an externally set and marked written exam, graded practical exam and clinical case studies.
What next?
Further Level 4 courses: Award in Skin Peeling, Award in Radiofrequency, Award in Laser and Light for Hair Reduction, Diploma in Advances Aesthetic Treatments
Entry criteria
You must be 18 years or older and hold a recognised Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification which must include Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology.

Alternatively, the new VTCT Level 3 Entry to Aesthetics qualification is the entry route for those new to the beauty industry or seeking a career change.

A successful interview must also be achieved.

Fee information
Course fees: £1,100

Uniform: £54

Exam fees: £75

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£1,245.00

Qualifications received
VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Needling