Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
The Advanced Aesthetics programme offers learners a progressive and industry focused pathway into the rapidly expanding world of advanced skincare and aesthetic treatments. This course builds on core beauty therapy skills while introducing learners to specialised techniques, technologies, and professional standards used in modern aesthetic practice.
Through hands on training, practical workshops, and exposure to advanced equipment, learners develop the confidence and competence to deliver high quality treatments in line with current industry expectations. The programme emphasises client care, skin health, safety, and best practice, preparing graduates to work effectively in clinical, spa, and high end beauty environments.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Aesthetic Treatments
Facial Electrical Treatments
Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments
Microdermabrasion Treatments
Skin Needling / Microneedling
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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Career Progression
Graduates of the Advanced Aesthetics programme are equipped with the advanced skills and professional standards needed to work in high end beauty, skincare, and aesthetic environments. Career paths include:
- Advanced Beauty Therapist
- Aesthetic Clinic or Medi Spa Assistant
- Skin and Laser Technician
- Facial and Skin Health Specialist
- Spa or Wellness Therapist
- Cosmetic Retail or Skincare Consultant
- Clinic Reception or Client Care Coordinator
- Freelance Advanced Beauty Professional