VTCT Level 4 Microneedling Course in London

• Qualification: VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Skin Needling (BT4A2; QAN 610/1635/4), a regulated qualification
• Covers: consultation and skin health checks, treatment planning, choosing the correct needle size, cosmetic skin needling treatments, and pre and post care
• Units: 1 unit, "Provide cosmetic skin needling treatments", plus an external practical examination
• Format: e-learning from your deposit, 2 formative practical training days at our Orpington clinic, then 1 end point assessment day with a VTCT assessor
• Devices: you train with Dr Pen and Beautier devices
• Supplies: all devices, needles and products are provided for your training days, so there is nothing to buy
• Duration: 12 weeks, including pre-study and onsite training
• Class size: up to 6
• Models: always supplied by the college (you are welcome to bring your own)
• Assessment: 6 case studies (completed onsite); an online theory exam; an end point assessment with a VTCT assessor
• Entry: a beauty-related Level 3 qualification or higher, our VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics, or a medical qualification (doctor, dentist, pharmacist or nurse); aged 18 or over
• Price: £1,500 inc VAT; £250 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
• A beauty-related Level 3 qualification or higher, our VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics, or a medical professional qualification such as doctor, dentist, pharmacist 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.

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

Embark on your journey to achieving the VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Needling by mastering this core unit:

1. Provide cosmetic skin needling treatments (UBT278, Level 4)

You will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence, including 6 case studies. Case studies are completed onsite at the college. Your e-learning opens when you pay your deposit. Once your onsite practical training is complete, you finish your e-learning.

Finally, to complete the course you will need to sit and pass an external theory and practical examination.

You attend three days at our Orpington clinic: two formative practical training days, training with Dr Pen and Beautier devices, then one end point assessment day with a VTCT assessor. All devices, needles and products are provided for your training days. Day times are shown in the full course schedule on each date card.

Are you a dedicated beauty therapist or medical professional eager to elevate your career in advanced aesthetics?

Designed for those looking to take the next step in their beauty career and enter the advanced aesthetics industry. The VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Needling is fundamental for becoming a skin needling expert.

The VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Needling is an advanced and exclusive qualification specifically designed for those who wish to expand their expertise in advanced aesthetic procedures. The Level 4 Microneedling course is also ideal for medical professionals seeking to enhance their skill set by incorporating advanced aesthetic treatments into their repertoire.

This advanced qualification is uniquely designed for those who want to become fully qualified skin needling therapists. With a focus on national standards, you'll learn the safety concerns surrounding skin needling treatments and refresh your knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology for level 4 aesthetic treatments.

Through the Level 4 Skin Needling course, you'll perfect your customer service and client communication skills, increasing your employability prospects. With both practical and theoretical learning, you'll gain the knowledge and experience necessary to confidently provide cosmetic skin needling treatments. From preparing clients safely and ethically to choosing the correct needle size and monitoring client reactions, you'll be fully equipped to deliver professional skin needling treatments upon completion of the course.

Enrol now in the VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Needling and take the first step towards becoming a fully qualified skin needling therapist.

The VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Needling is a crucial step towards accelerating your career path. As an advanced and nationally recognised qualification, it provides the necessary training to excel in the fast-growing and lucrative field of aesthetics. Upon completion of the course, you'll be equipped with the expertise and confidence to work in various settings such as laser skin clinics, medispas, or even start your own skin care clinic. With this certification, you'll be in high demand and poised for success in the dynamic world of advanced aesthetic treatments.

Looking to pursue a career in advanced aesthetic treatments? The VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Needling is a crucial stepping stone towards accelerating your career path.

This nationally recognised qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the highly lucrative and fast-growing field of aesthetics, whether it be in laser skin clinics, medispas or even starting your own skin care clinic.

Upon completion of this advanced course, you can be confident in your ability to perform skin microneedling treatments safely and professionally, and take your career to the next level.

When you are ready, you can progress to our Level 5 RF microneedling course, or add chemical peels with our Level 4 microneedling and chemical peel course, the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation.

Current start dates are shown on the date cards on this page. If none suit you, tell us your preferred month.

In each cohort, we limit the number of students to six to ensure the group size is at the best level to enhance your training experience.

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.

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 microneedling
• 2 years' experience
• Ability to provide 10 case studies

Want the full Level 4 skin certificate instead? Its RPL route needs CPD in both chemical peels and microneedling.

View RPL route

You gain the VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Skin Needling (BT4A2, QAN 610/1635/4), a nationally recognised, regulated qualification. It is built around one unit, "Provide cosmetic skin needling treatments", which covers consultation, skin health checks, treatment planning, choosing the correct needle size, and pre and post care, plus an external practical examination with a VTCT assessor.

You need to be 18 or over and hold a beauty-related Level 3 qualification or higher, our VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics, or a medical qualification such as doctor, dentist, pharmacist or nurse. You will also need a laptop or desktop computer for your e-learning and good written and spoken English. Not sure if you qualify? Email admissions@cosmetic.college or call us on 0333 015 5117.

You can offer microneedling to paying clients in laser skin clinics, medispas or your own skin clinic, on a regulated Level 4 award. When you are ready, you can progress to our Level 5 RF microneedling course, or add chemical peels with our VTCT Level 4 skin certificate, which covers peels and microneedling together.

The course runs over 12 weeks, including pre-study and onsite training. Your e-learning opens as soon as you pay your deposit. You attend two formative practical training days at our Orpington clinic, training with Dr Pen and Beautier devices and completing your 6 case studies on live models, then finish your e-learning and online theory exam before one end point assessment day with a VTCT assessor. Current dates and day times are shown on this page.

£1,500 including VAT, registration and certificate fees. A £250 deposit 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 for your practical training days, although you are welcome to bring your own. Classes are limited to 6 learners, so your tutor can guide you on every treatment as you complete your case studies and build confidence before your end point assessment.

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 is online, so you travel in for your practical training days and your end point assessment. The date cards on this page show the current schedule.

This award covers microneedling only. If you want chemical peels as well, our VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation (BT4C16, QAN 610/5777/0) covers peels and microneedling together: 2 online webinar days plus 5 training days, in a class of 6. Our advisors can help you choose.

No. A CPD microneedling short course shows you a technique. This is a regulated VTCT Level 4 award, with an online theory exam and an external practical assessment by a VTCT assessor. It covers microneedling only: it is not chemical peels, not RF microneedling and not anti-wrinkle injections. Compare the two side by side above.

Possibly. Our RPL route recognises your existing accreditation and experience. You should hold CPD (or similar) accreditation in microneedling, have 2 years' experience and be able to provide 10 case studies. For RPL onto the Level 4 skin certificate, you need CPD in both chemical peels and microneedling. Admissions review every request and may ask for more information.

No. You train with Dr Pen and Beautier devices, and all supplies, including the devices, needles and products, are provided for your practical training days, so you don't need to buy anything for the course. There is no kit to take home: you use our professional equipment under your tutor's supervision while you complete your case studies.