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Advanced Aesthetic Treatments Level 4 Diploma (VTCT)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This is a full-cost course and not eligible for government funding.
  • A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
  • No payment is required at the time of application. Once you apply, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your place and guide you through the payment process.
  • Pay in Instalments: If your course fee exceeds £300 and the course duration is 12 weeks or more, you can arrange to pay in stages.

Entry requirements

  • Hold a regulated Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification (or equivalent)
  • Have achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above

Course information

The Advanced Aesthetic Treatments Level 4 Diploma (VTCT) is designed for qualified beauty practitioners aged 18 and over who want to expand their expertise and progress into advanced aesthetic practice.

This highly regarded qualification equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to deliver a wider range of advanced aesthetic treatments, while enhancing your professional credibility and opening doors to higher-level career opportunities. Graduates can progress into employment as a Level 4 Aesthetic Practitioner or further specialist training within the aesthetics and beauty sector.

Key topics

  • Principles, practices and ethics of advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Client consultation, treatment planning and advanced techniques
  • Skin science for advanced aesthetic therapies
  • Cosmetic skin needling treatments
  • Chemical skin peeling treatments
  • Dermaplaning to enhance appearance
  • How you are assessed

    You will be assessed through:

    • Assignments and case studies
    • Internal portfolio evidence
    • Practical examinations (internal and external)
    • Theory examinations (external)

    Final results are awarded on a Pass/Fail basis.

  • Why study at NCC?

    • Expand your treatment portfolio with sought-after advanced aesthetic procedures
    • Gain an industry-regulated qualification recognised across the sector
    • Build the skills that employers and clients are actively seeking
    • Increase your employability and open the door to higher-level roles in beauty and aesthetics

Available Campuses

Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 21/10/2025
End: 03/07/2026
To be confirmed
£941.00

What Can This Course Lead To

This qualification gives you the expertise, techniques and confidence to offer a broader range of professional treatments—making you more competitive and employable in today’s beauty market.

Graduates can progress into:

  • Employment as a Level 4 Aesthetic Practitioner
  • Specialist training in higher-level aesthetic or management qualifications
  • Expanding services within a salon, clinic, or self-employed practice

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