Micro Needling Award Level 4

Course overview

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Needling is an advanced therapy qualification aimed at Level 3 qualified practitioners aged 18 and over, who wish to add to their repertoire of treatment offerings and a career in advanced aesthetic services

The qualification aims to develop the learner’s knowledge, understanding and practical skills when using superficial needling equipment and techniques to rejuvenate the condition of the skin. You will acquire skills in providing a thorough consultation, skin health checks to establish the client’s suitability for treatment, and formulating a specific treatment plan tailored to individual client needs. You will prepare and apply a range of skin needling treatments and provide the relevant pre- and post-care.

On completion of this course, you will be fully qualified to carry out Skin Needling services and/or further your studies with our Advanced Aesthetic courses

Please Note:

• The cost of the course is £1,000 - this includes the cost of the Kit, which can be paid in 3 instalments
• Please note a £400 deposit must be paid before the start of the course (NB the deposit is non-refundable), thereafter 2 instalments of £300
• Certification will not be issued until the full payment for the course is made

Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete this part of the course, e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone

We also ask all students to adhere to the dress code for the department as follows:

• Black Trousers
• Black T-Shirt
• Black Shoes

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our facilities before beginning your studying journey, book in for a treatment.

Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College

• Provide Cosmetic Skin Needling Treatments

Placement information

• There is no placement for the course, but therapists should be currently employed within the Beauty industry.

How the course is assessed

• Practical examination - externally set, examined and marked by an external examiner, graded (50% of qualification grade):
  • The examination assesses knowledge and understanding of the breadth of the mandatory treatment-specific unit at the end of the period of learning
• Theory examination - externally set, examined and marked by an external examiner (50% of qualification grade)
  • The examination assesses the learner’s technical skills and abilities. The practical examination will take place at the end of the learning period.
• Clinical case studies - externally set and internally marked. Although the case studies do not contribute to the overall grade, they contribute to the assessment outcome of the qualification. There is a prerequisite evidence requirement which must be completed before you undertake the external graded examinations

NB. -  All clinical case studies must be carried out under the supervision of your lecturer within our salons, and must be completed and marked as a Pass before the learner can be entered for examination

The overall qualification is graded as;

• Pass
• Merit
• Distinction
• Fail

Number of days per week

• 1 day per week, Monday, 1 PM to 5 PM
• Start Date, Monday 1 September 2025                      
• End date, Monday 15 December 2025

Entry requirements

• All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course
• Hold a Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) Beauty Therapy qualification

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

There is no formal interview process, however, all applicants must –

• Be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course
• Hold a Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) Beauty Therapy qualification
• Have paid the £400 deposit 

English Proficiency Requirements

Progression and Articulation Routes

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in the advanced aesthetic industry, providing skin needling techniques.

Additionally, learners may choose to further develop their knowledge and skills by completing supplementary specialist qualifications at level 4 in one or more of the following areas:

• ITEC Level 4 in Skin Peeling
• ITEC Level 4 Award in Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Reduction
• ITEC Level 4 Award in Radio Frequency
• ITEC Level 4 Award in Ultrasound

Career options

• The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in the advanced aesthetic industry, providing skin needling techniques.
• On completion of this course, you will be fully qualified to carry out Cosmetic Skin Needling services in the industry