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Free Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification to join, as this course builds on existing skills to develop advanced specialist techniques. The advanced beauty therapy classes cover a higher level of practice, preparing you to work as a senior beauty therapist. You'll need a salon uniform and kit, though financial support is available.

Who this course is for

Ready to take your beauty skills to the next level? Our Level 4 Advanced Beauty Diploma course builds on your foundation and prepares you for an exciting career in the Advanced Beauty industry.

The Level 4 Advanced qualification is a higher education qualification, which builds on your beauty therapy skills to allow you to develop an enhanced repertoire of advanced specialist beauty therapy techniques, preparing you for employment as an advanced senior beauty therapist.

The units and skills you will complete are:

  • Salon Management
  • Public Relations
  • Management of Health, Safety, Security in the salon
  • Quality of Management in Client Care in Hair and Beauty
  • Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Removal
  • Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation
  • Microdermabrasion Techniques
  • Physiology of Aging
  • Dermatology and Microbiology
  • Chemistry of Hair and Beauty Products

Entry requirements

Completion of a Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification

Fast pace, must commit to attending all sessions

You'll need a salon uniform and kit (financial support available)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced specialist beauty therapy techniques beyond Level 3 practice.
  • You'll build a broader repertoire of treatments to offer clients at a senior level.
  • You'll deepen your understanding of skin science and treatment planning.
  • You'll practise advanced facial and body therapy methods.
  • You'll learn how to assess clients and adapt treatments to individual needs.
  • You'll develop the professional skills expected of a senior beauty therapist.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Tameside One, with hands-on practical sessions forming the core of the course. Assessment is through a combination of practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. The course moves at a fast pace and requires you to attend all sessions. You'll build a body of evidence across the year to demonstrate your competence at Level 4.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a salon uniform and a beauty therapy kit. Financial support may be available to help with kit costs. Tameside One will confirm the full kit list and any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior Beauty Therapist: lead treatments and mentor junior staff in a salon.
  • Advanced Aesthetics Therapist: specialise in high-level skin and body treatments.
  • Spa Therapist: deliver advanced treatments in a hotel or destination spa.
  • Beauty Salon Manager: oversee day-to-day running of a salon or clinic.
  • Freelance Beauty Therapist: offer advanced treatments on a self-employed basis.
  • Beauty Educator or Assessor: train the next generation of beauty therapists.

What you could study next

A Level 5 qualification in Aesthetic Practice or Beauty Therapy Management is a natural next step if you want to move into clinic management or medical aesthetics. You could also work toward assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which would allow you to teach or assess beauty therapy courses. Some therapists go on to study anatomy, physiology, or nutrition at degree level to specialise further.

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