Qualification Purpose
The Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice (RQF) is aimed at learners who want to
broaden their aesthetic knowledge and develop their practice within the health and beauty sector.
The qualification is designed to prepare learners for employment in the sector.
Age Ranges
Learners must be at least 19+ to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England.
Learner Entry Requirements
Learners must have previously completed and achieved a minimum of:
- Level 4 regulated qualification in a related sector
- First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent
- Basic Life Support qualification
- Anaphylaxis qualification
- Minimum of 2 years’ industry experience
In addition to the above, centres must ensure that learners meet the minimum competence
requirements set by any legislative or regulatory body guidance.
Evidence of the above must be documented within the learner’s portfolios.
Units covered:
- Management of Health and Safety, and Infection Control Protocols for Aesthetic Procedures
- Legal and Statutory Regulations in Aesthetic Practice
- Advanced Consultation, Skin Analysis and Assessment for Aesthetic Treatments
- Skin Science for Non-Surgical Skin Procedures
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemical Skin Peeling Treatments
- Skin Needling Treatments
- Advanced Mesotherapy for Skin Rejuvenation
- Provide Hydro Dermabrasion and Radiofrequency Treatments
