Qualifi Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
Specifications
Qualification title:
Qualifi Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Practice
Qualification type:
Occupational Qualification
Level:
5
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Credit Equivalency:
48
Qualification number (RQF):
610/6074/4
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 within the aesthetics industry.
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 six mandatory units – 37 credits
Mandatory
Consultation and Advanced Skin Analysis using Technologies
Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control
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
Learning Outcomes
Consultation and Advanced Skin Analysis using Technologies – learners to be able to
recognise skin types and skin lesions using skin analysis technologies. Learners will be
able to analyse, evaluate, determine and manage skin conditions within their scope of
practice.
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.
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.
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
