Level 7 Certificate in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures

The VTCT Skills Level 7 Certificate in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures is designed for professionally qualified advanced aesthetic practitioners aged 18 and over. This qualification is designed for individuals who already possess advance knowledge and skills in non-surgical skin rejuvenation techniques.

This certificate also serves as an optional step in the progression route towards achieving the VTCT Skills Level 7 Diploma in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures. It provides comprehensive training in non-surgical aesthetic injectable procedures, ensuring that practitioners are well-prepared to offer safe and effective procedures. By completing this level 7 certificate, learners will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue further education and certification in the Level 7 Diploma in Non-surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures, where applicable.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification will focus on the required practical and theoretical knowledge to enable the learner consistently to administer safe, effective and appropriate injectable, non-surgical aesthetic procedures.
Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:

• Psychological impacts and client expectations for non-surgical aesthetic injectable procedures
• Consultation principles for non-surgical aesthetic injectable procedures
• Managing Risks, Complications and sub-optimal outcomes
• Complications for Non-Surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures
• Aesthetic injectable procedures for the face using botulinum toxin
• Aesthetic injectable procedures for the face using dermal filler

This qualification is informed by employers, providers, and professional body consultations and has been designed to meet the guidance provided by professional and regulatory bodies.

The knowledge requirements of this qualification aim to provide learners with an understanding of the techniques and practices required for the delivery of non-surgical, aesthetic, injectable procedures. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety pertaining to the level 7 aesthetic procedures alongside relevant ethical and legal requirements to procedure, key procedure principles, the methods of and reasons for client-centred assessment, how psychology influences aesthetic procedure and the key principles of anatomy and physiology relevant to the procedure modalities. Additionally, the theory units emphasise the actions, risks and management options associated with botulinum toxin and dermal filler administration.

In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills and widen their awareness of the principles and practices of level 7 aesthetic procedures and topical skin care knowledge, all of which are valued highly by employers and clients.

The competence requirements of this qualification aim to consolidate the knowledge elements with related practical skills. These aim to convey the ability to deliver dependably high quality, safe and client-centred botulinum toxin and dermal filler procedures.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is applicable for this qualification. Information on the RPL process for this qualification can be found in the Policies section on the VTCT Skills website.
Please refer to the separate Recognition of Prior Learning document for more detail.

Why is this qualification the most suitable?

This qualification is part of the VTCT Skills Aesthetic Clinical Suite of qualifications and is designed to support a role in the workplace. This qualification will assist in updating current skills and continuing professional development (CPD).