Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Micro-needling

Specifications

Qualification title:

Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Micro-needling

Qualification type:

Occupational Qualification

Level:

5

Accreditation status:

Accredited

Credit Equivalency:

29

Qualification number (RQF):

610/6076/8

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Certificate or Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
Qualifi Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
Employment in an associated profession.

Availability:

UK and international

CASS Strategy:

Centre Specification:

Qualification Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Procedures: Micro-needling is to provide learners with an understanding of the advanced aesthetic procedures and the associated essential underpinning knowledge to perform micro-needling 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.

Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Micro-needling provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment within the Aesthetics industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete the six mandatory units – 29 credits

Mandatory

  • Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control
  • Legal, Regulatory, and Clinical Requirements for Aesthetic Practice
  • Professional Principles and Ethical and Environmental Sustainability 
  • Working Collaboratively with Healthcare and Other Professionals
  • Advanced Skin Science for Aesthetic Practice
  • Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Microneedling

Learning Outcomes

  1. Needlestick injury, infection prevention and control – learners will understand how to manage the risks associated with needlestick and sharps injuries and maintain infection prevention and control.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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

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Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Procedures: Micro-needling