Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice

Qualification Overview

The programme is designed to offer a clear career pathway for learners seeking to enhance their aesthetic practice skills within the health and aesthetics sector. Upon completion, learners will attain a recognised UK qualification, equipping them with the competencies demanded by employers and the global aesthetics industry.

This certificate prepares learners for employment, supporting a variety of roles within the sector. It delivers a specialist, work-related curriculum that combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for the aesthetics field. The qualification aims to cultivate the next generation of professional practitioners and managers in aesthetics.

The programme structure includes a core set of mandatory units, ensuring foundational knowledge applicable across all aesthetic contexts.

Units

Legal and Regulatory Requirements in Aesthetic Practice
Professional Standards within Aesthetic Practice
Working Collaboratively with Healthcare Professionals
Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology of the Ageing Face
Skin Micro-needling and Chemical Peels

Learning Outcomes

Critical analysis, synthesis, and summarisation of information
The ability to engage with relevant literature comprehensively and critically, while demonstrating independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
Application of subject knowledge
Applying theoretical and practical understanding to tackle both familiar and unfamiliar challenges within the field.
Ethical awareness in aesthetics practice and research
Recognising moral and ethical considerations in aesthetics, upholding ethical standards, and adhering to professional codes of conduct.
Interdisciplinary appreciation
Understanding the interconnected nature of the aesthetics industry and its relationship with other disciplines.
Effective communication and debate
Articulating ideas clearly and accurately, constructing well-reasoned arguments, and engaging in informed discussions with both specialists and non-specialists.
Adaptability and transferable skills
Developing versatile skills and knowledge to respond to evolving demands within the aesthetics sector.
Commitment to professional growth
Encouraging continuous development through further study and career advancement, fostering a proactive approach to lifelong learning.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a Level 4 qualification in a related sector e.g:
A QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation
A QUALIFI Level 4 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice
A QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma/Certificate in Micropigmentation
A QUALFI Level 4 Certificate in Laser, Light and Energy-Based Procedures
Or an equivalent Level 4 Regulated Qualification in the relevant sector
Plus: Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and anaphylaxis management qualification

Specifications

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Qualification title:	Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice
Qualification type:	Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level:	5
Accreditation status:	Accredited
Credit Equivalency:	17
Qualification number (RQF):	603/5209/7
Progression routes:	Qualifi Level 7 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice OR Directly into employment in an associated profession
Availability:	UK and international

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