Refine your skills in advanced skin treatments with our VTCT/ITEC Level 4 Award in Dermaplaning. This qualification is part of a new suite of Level 4 advanced non-medical aesthetic therapies, designed as a progression route for Level 3 practitioners seeking to specialise in specific treatment modalities.
Delivered over 4 weeks, one evening per week, this focused programme equips learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to perform professional dermaplaning treatments safely and effectively in clinical or commercial settings..
Qualification Details
- Awarding Body: VTCT/ITEC
- Qualification Code: View Official Qualification
- Level: 4
- Delivery Mode: Part-time (Evening)
- Duration: 4 weeks
Exclusive Industry Experience with The Zone:
As part of this course, learners will benefit from unique opportunities to engage with The Zone’s commercial clients, gaining real-world experience in a professional aesthetics environment. Highlights include:
- Live Client Clinics: Practice dermaplanning treatments on real clients under expert supervision.
- Commercial Insight: Learn how to manage client expectations, consultations, and treatment planning in a busy commercial setting.
- Portfolio Development: Gain high-quality evidence for your qualification and future career.
This course is ideal for
- Practicing beauty therapists or aestheticians with a Level 3 qualification in beauty therapy or equivalent.
- Professionals seeking to offer advanced skin treatments such as dermaplanning.
- Individuals aiming to meet industry standards for insurance and compliance in aesthetic practice.
What You’ll Learn
- Principles and practice of dermaplaning
- Skin anatomy and physiology
- Client consultation and treatment planning
- Health, safety, and hygiene protocols
- Post-treatment care and skin recovery
- Professional standards and legal responsibilities
Assessment
- Practical assessments
- Written assignments
- Portfolio of evidence
- External examination (as required by VTCT)
Career Progression Paths
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can pursue a variety of exciting career opportunities and further training, including:
- Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner – offering Dermaplanning and other Level 4 treatments in salons, clinics, or freelance settings
- Clinic-Based Roles – working in medical aesthetics environments alongside dermatologists or cosmetic professionals
- Specialist Skin Therapist
- Self-Employment – launching your own aesthetics business or mobile treatment service
- Further Study – progress to other Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications such as Skin Needling and Skin Peeling
- Training & Education – with experience, move into teaching or assessing roles within the beauty and aesthetics education sector
