Your training pathway
How our qualifications build on each other, from your first step into beauty to Level 5.
Qualifications, in order
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VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Practice
Start here if you are new to beauty. No previous experience is needed.
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VTCT Level 4 Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
Next, with your Level 3: laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation, the qualification for working as a laser and IPL technician.
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Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice
Then, with a Level 4: develop your aesthetic practice, including for work internationally, on the way to Level 7.
Steps 1 and 2 can be booked together as one application: see the bundle.
Add CPD at any point
Short courses that add a treatment to what you already offer.
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CPD Advanced Facials
With Level 3 anatomy and physiology or equivalent. Dermaplaning, mesotherapy, microneedling and chemical peels in two days.
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Level 4 CPD Skin of Colour Body Pigmentation
For practitioners treating pigmentation on the body and face in skin of colour.
Not sure which step you are at?
Tell us what you have already done and we will tell you where to start. We check qualifications when we review every application.
Questions about applying
Paying, hybrid study, waiting lists and cancelling are covered in our questions and answers.