Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This advanced beauty therapy techniques course takes one year to complete and builds on core beauty therapy skills, taking you into specialist and complex treatment areas. You'll develop the technical knowledge and hands-on ability that employers look for in senior beauty therapy roles. There are no specific entry requirements; the college will talk you through what's right for you. City and Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques with certificate.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SBT | Course Title = Beauty Therapy Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60105616 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced skills in specialist facial and body treatments.
You'll learn to assess clients and plan complex treatment programmes.
You'll study the science behind skin, anatomy, and physiology at an advanced level.
You'll practise advanced techniques including electrical and mechanical treatments.
You'll understand professional standards, health and safety, and salon management at a senior level.
You'll build knowledge of product chemistry and how treatments interact with different skin types.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on work in a salon environment. Assessment typically combines practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your understanding of the theory behind each treatment. Contact South Tyneside College directly to confirm the full assessment breakdown for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Senior or specialist therapist in a salon or spa.
Spa therapist. Delivering advanced treatments in a hotel or wellness spa.
Aesthetic therapist. Working with advanced non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
Beauty therapy tutor. Teaching beauty therapy at college level.
Salon manager. Overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.
Mobile beauty therapist. Running your own advanced treatments business.
Skincare specialist. Advising clients on complex skincare regimes.
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments. For those moving into advanced aesthetic and non-surgical procedures.
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments. Specialist qualification for laser and IPL work, sought by clinics and medical spas.
Business and enterprise qualifications. If you want to open your own salon, a Level 3 or 4 qualification in business management supports the commercial side.
