Description
The ProQual Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments and Skin Science provides a
nationally recognised qualification for those working in the beauty industry, and who
want to develop their knowledge and skills in advanced aesthetic treatments.
The aims of this qualification are:
• To develop an of the ethics and principles that underpin advanced aesthetic
practice.
• To develop an understanding of the skin science that underpins advanced
aesthetic practice.
• To build and demonstrate competence in a range of advanced aesthetic
techniques.
• To provide a progression route within the beauty industry, for those interested
in providing aesthetic treatments.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual AB. This qualification has been
approved for delivery in England and Northern Ireland. The regulatory body for this
qualification is Ofqual, and this qualification has been accredited onto the
Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF), and has been published in Ofqual’s
Register of Qualifications.
Candidates for this qualification must meet all the following entry criteria:
• Be aged 18 or older, on the day that they are registered with ProQual.
Centres are reminded that no assessment work should be undertaken until
the candidate is registered.
• One of the following:
o Hold the ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Pathway to Aesthetic Practices,
or an equivalent qualification.
o Have at least 5 years of verifiable experience working within the
beauty sector.
Centres must carry out initial checks to ensure that any candidate meets these entry
criteria, prior to registration.
Candidates for this qualification should either:
• Be employed in a role where they will have the opportunity to carry out
advanced aesthetic treatments on a range of clients.
OR
• Be enrolled with a training provider, which will enable them to carry out
aesthetic treatments on a range of simulated or real clients.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to
identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. Centres are required to maintain
evidence that candidates meet the entry requirements listed above.
Candidates who complete this qualification, and who wish to further develop their
knowledge and skills in the beauty sector, could progress to study additional
qualifications from ProQual’s hair and beauty suite; particularly the level 7 Diploma in
Aesthetic Practice.
Next cohort begins every Monday from Sept 8th 2025 – Dec 2025.
We also have a full week of study for PMU 29th September – 4 October. Attendance is required every day for this unit.
