VTCT Level 4 Micropigmentation Course in London

• Qualification: VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation (AB40168; QAN 600/3288/1), a regulated qualification
• Covers: ombre, hairstroke and combination brows, eyeliner, lip blush and lip liner, plus consultation, colour theory, health and safety and client care
• Units: 3 mandatory units
• Format: e-learning and a written assignment for each unit before your practical training, then 6 practical training days at our Orpington clinic, 2 days a week over 3 weeks (brows, then eyes and lips, then your summative assessment days)
• Duration: 12 weeks, including pre-study and onsite training
• Class size: 6
• Models: always supplied by the college
• Kit: professional starter kit included, with a Mast handpiece and a Dragonhawk machine (full list under What's in your professional starter kit)
• Assessment: practical observations; short answer questions (written assignments)
• Entry: a related Level 3 qualification (such as anatomy and physiology, beauty therapy or Access to Aesthetics) or a medical qualification; aged 18 or over
• Price: £2,520 inc VAT; £252 deposit, which opens your e-learning, with the balance due 14 days before you start; or pay in full, pay with Klarna (interest free) or apply for Snap Finance (subject to status)
• Where: 3 Locks Court, 429 Crofton Road, Locksbottom, Orpington BR6 8NL (London Borough of Bromley)
• Dates: see the date cards on this page

Before enrolling in certain courses, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

• Students must be 18 years or older
• Have successfully completed a related level 3 qualification (eg anatomy & physiology, beauty therapy or access to aesthetics) or a medical qualification, e.g. being a doctor or nurse.
• Self-Directed Learning: Ability to engage in independent study, including e-learning, pre-study assignments, and exams.
• Technology Access: Possession of a functional laptop or desktop computer.
• Language Proficiency: Strong written and verbal English skills.

These prerequisites are essential for successful course completion.

If you have any questions regarding entry requirements or if you wish to check if you are eligible, you can email us at admissions@cosmetic.college or call us on 0333 015 5117

This course is delivered through the following training units:

• Management of health, safety and security in the salon (UV40462)
• Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector (UV40464)
• Enhance appearance using micropigmentation treatment (UV41304)

VTCT qualification AB40168, QAN 600/3288/1.

Each training unit includes comprehensive online training through our e-learning platform and requires a written assignment to be completed for each unit, which is to be completed prior to attending onsite practical training.

This practical course is held over six days at our Orpington clinic, two days a week across 3 weeks: brows first, then eyes and lips, then your summative assessment days. Each day combines intensive theory, practical skill instruction and case studies. All courses are kept intimate with a maximum of 6 students per course, and practical assessments are one-to-one sessions with the student and tutor.

Areas of study:

• The fundamental theory of cosmetic tattooing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Health and Safety
• Colour Theory
• Client Assessment and Suitability
• Legal requirements, obtaining consent with consultation techniques and documentation
• Clinical setup procedures
• Pre-treatment drawing techniques
• Practical technique sessions on practice materials and model clients.
• Professional live demonstrations
• Industry-leading pre and post-treatment care for your clients

Practical areas included in-depth within the course are:

• Ombre brows
• Hairstroke Brows
• Combination Brows
• Eye Liner
• Lip Blush
• Lip Liner

Course Duration This fast-track programme is designed to run over 12 weeks, including pre-study and onsite training. Completion within this timeframe is dependent on timely submission of coursework and successful first-time completion of all required assignments, exams, and practical assessments.

1. VTCT Accredited Qualification

Our Level 4 Certificate is fully accredited by VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust), a prestigious awarding body recognised by aesthetic clinics and salons across the UK and internationally. This qualification ensures your expertise is backed by an industry-standard certification.

2. Hands-On Practical Experience

Train with real models and practice micropigmentation techniques on live clients, covering:

• Ombre Brows
• Hair Stroke Brows
• Lip Blush & Lip Liner
• Eyeliner Tattooing

We provide state-of-the-art equipment and ensure that you leave the course confident in performing various micropigmentation procedures.

3. Small Class Sizes for Personalised Learning

With class sizes capped at 6 students, our course offers an intimate learning environment with one-on-one mentorship during assessments. This ensures tailored feedback and individualised attention throughout the training.

4. All-Inclusive Professional Kit

Get started immediately after certification with our comprehensive professional micropigmentation kit, included as part of the course fee. Your kit includes a Mast handpiece and a Dragonhawk machine, with needles, pigments, practice skin and more; see the full list under What's in your professional starter kit.

5. Flexible Payment Options

Secure your place with a £252 deposit, which opens your e-learning, and pay the balance 14 days before you start, or pay in full. You can also pay with Klarna (interest free) or apply for Snap Finance (subject to status). Combine courses totalling £3,000 or more to spread the cost.

Kits are not included where the course has been purchased with a discount, discount code, or as part of a promotion or promotional package.

Your professional starter kit is included in the course fee:

• Mast handpiece x1
• Dragonhawk machine x1
• Practice pigments x1
• Brow pencil x1
• Brow tape x1
• Needles x10
• Pigment rings x5
• Tattoo practice skin x1
• Lip pencil x1

Kits are not included where the course has been purchased with a discount, discount code, or as part of a promotion or promotional package.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Perform brow, lip, and eyeliner permanent makeup treatments confidently.
• Conduct client consultations, skin assessments, and patch tests.
• Select the appropriate pigments based on skin type and tone.
• Understand colour theory, needle configurations, and machine operation.
• Deliver professional pre and post treatment care.

Upon completion of your training, you will be qualified to:

• Offer permanent makeup services in salons and aesthetic clinics.
• Open your own permanent makeup business with the necessary qualification to acquire special treatment licences and insurances
• Specialise in advanced brow, lip, and eyeliner treatments.
• Work alongside dermatologists and medical practitioners.

The aesthetic and beauty industry is booming, with permanent makeup and micropigmentation at the forefront of this growth. As clients increasingly seek long-lasting beauty solutions, micropigmentation treatments for brows, lips, and eyeliner have become some of the most sought-after services in salons and clinics.

Rapid Industry Growth

The global market for permanent makeup is projected to grow by over $500 million by 2027, with eyebrow and lip treatments leading the trend. This surge in demand reflects how clients value convenience, confidence, and time-saving beauty solutions. By becoming a certified micropigmentation specialist now, you position yourself at the cutting edge of this expanding industry.

High Earning Potential

Micropigmentation isn't just about artistry: it's a lucrative career path. On average, trained permanent makeup artists charge between £200 to £600 per treatment, with some procedures exceeding £1,000. This means you could recoup your investment in training with just a few clients.

Competitive Advantage

Clinics and salons are actively searching for qualified, VTCT-accredited practitioners to meet rising client demand. By gaining your VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation, you immediately stand out from the competition and are equipped with the skills to deliver professional, high-quality results that clients trust.

Versatility and Flexibility

A career in micropigmentation offers flexibility and freedom. Whether you want to:

• Work in established salons or aesthetic clinics

• Launch your own beauty business

• Offer freelance services to clients

  This qualification opens the door to a variety of career paths, allowing you to shape your future based on your lifestyle and goals.

Low Barrier to Entry

Unlike many careers that require years of study, micropigmentation training is fast, accessible, and immediately applicable. With six practical training days, you can become certified and start practising. With no prior permanent makeup experience required, just a Level 3 qualification or medical background, this course makes it easy to pivot into aesthetics.

Join Cosmetic College to complete your regulated qualifications with recognition of your existing accreditation and experience.

You should meet all of the criteria below before submitting your RPL eligibility request. Admissions may request further information during review.

• CPD (or similar) accreditation in permanent makeup
• 2 years experience
• Ability to provide 10 case studies

View RPL route

You gain the VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation (AB40168, QAN 600/3288/1), a regulated, nationally recognised qualification. It has 3 mandatory units: management of health, safety and security in the salon; quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector; and enhance appearance using micropigmentation treatment.

You need to be 18 or over and hold a related Level 3 qualification, such as anatomy and physiology, beauty therapy or our VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics, or a medical qualification such as doctor or nurse. No previous permanent makeup experience is needed. You will also need a laptop or desktop computer for your e-learning and good written and spoken English.

You can offer permanent makeup for brows, lips and eyeliner in salons and aesthetic clinics, or open your own permanent makeup business, with the qualification you need to apply for special treatment licences and insurance. You can also add blade brows later with our separate microblading course.

The course runs over 12 weeks, including pre-study and onsite training. Your e-learning opens when you pay your deposit, and you complete a written assignment for each unit before your practical training. You then attend 6 practical training days at our Orpington clinic, 2 days a week over 3 weeks: brows first, then eyes and lips, then your summative assessment days. Current dates and day times are shown on this page.

£2,520 including VAT, registration and certificate fees, with a professional kit included. A £252 deposit (10% of the fee) secures your place and opens your e-learning, with the balance due 14 days before you start. You can also pay in full, pay with Klarna (interest free) or apply for Snap Finance (subject to status). Combine courses totalling £3,000 or more to spread the cost.

Yes. Models are always supplied by the college, so you don't need to find your own clients for your practical training days. Classes are capped at 6 learners and practical assessments are one-to-one with your tutor, so you get close guidance on every brow, lip and eyeliner treatment.

Yes. A professional micropigmentation kit is included in the course fee: a Mast handpiece, a Dragonhawk machine, practice pigments, 10 needles, 5 pigment rings, tattoo practice skin, brow and lip pencils and brow tape. Kits are not included where the course has been bought with a discount, a discount code or as part of a promotion or promotional package.

At our clinic at 3 Locks Court, 429 Crofton Road, Locksbottom, Orpington, Kent BR6 8NL, in the London Borough of Bromley, near London. Your theory and written assignments are online, so you travel in only for your 6 practical training days. The date cards on this page show the current schedule.

No. This course teaches machine micropigmentation for ombre, hairstroke and combination brows, eyeliner, lip blush and lip liner. It is not a microblading-only course and not a CPD attendance printout: it leads to a regulated VTCT Level 4 certificate. If you want blade brows as well, microblading is a separate course and a natural next step.

Possibly. If you hold an unregulated certificate, our RPL route recognises your existing accreditation and experience: you should hold CPD (or similar) accreditation in permanent makeup, have 2 years' experience and be able to provide 10 case studies. Admissions review every request and may ask for more information.