You’ll need:

✓ Age: Minimum 19 years (no exceptions)

✓ Prior Qualification: No previous experience required, although a good general education is essential for this course

✓ English Language: Good speaking, reading, writing, and understanding (essential for client consultations and professional practice)

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This Level 2 & 3 facial training course is perfect if you:

✓ Want to specialise in facial treatments without completing a full beauty diploma
✓ Are starting a career in beauty therapy focused on skincare and facials
✓ Want to work in salons, spas, or facial clinics across London
✓ Need qualifications to progress to Level 4 aesthetic courses
✓ Prefer focused training in facials rather than full body treatments
✓ Value individual treatment rooms and small class sizes

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No experience needed – This course is designed for complete beginners wanting to specialise in professional facial therapy and advanced electrotherapy treatments.

This comprehensive combined qualification covers everything from basic facial skincare to advanced electrical facial treatments:

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LEVEL 2: Professional Facial Treatments

Theory of the Skin

Foundation knowledge for facial therapy:

• Skin structure and function (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layers)
• Understanding different skin types (normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive)
• Common skin conditions and concerns
• How skin ages and factors affecting skin health
• The role of facials in maintaining healthy skin

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Skin Analysis

Master professional skin assessment:

• Conducting thorough facial skin analysis
• Identifying skin types and conditions
• Understanding contraindications for facial treatments
• Using skin analysis tools and techniques
• Recommending appropriate treatments and products
• Building facial treatment plans for different skin concerns

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Professional Facial Treatment Techniques

Complete facial protocol mastery:

• Cleansing, balancing, toning & moisturising – Professional skincare product application
• Steaming – Safe use of facial steamers for deep cleansing
• Extraction – Safe removal of comedones (blackheads) and milia
• Full Facial Massage – Complete massage routine for relaxation and circulation
• Face Masque Application – Selecting, mixing and applying tailored face masks for different skin types
• Treatment timing and professional facial routines
• Client comfort and relaxation techniques

In your individual treatment room, you’ll practise complete professional facials from start to finish, just like you would in a London salon or spa.

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Anatomy & Physiology for Facial Treatments

Essential body knowledge:

• Anatomy & physiology of the upper torso
• Muscles, bones, blood and nerve supply to face, neck, shoulders
• Understanding lymphatic drainage and circulation
• How massage affects the body
• Contraindications related to medical conditions

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Client Counselling/Consultation Techniques

Professional client care:

• Conducting facial consultations
• Client record keeping and documentation
• Managing client expectations
• Professional communication skills
• Health and safety in facial treatments
• Maintaining client privacy and confidentiality

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LEVEL 3: Advanced Facial Electrotherapy

Once you’ve mastered basic facials, you’ll progress to advanced electrical facial treatments used in London’s top salons and aesthetic clinics:

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Microcurrent (Non-Surgical Facelift)

Advanced anti-ageing facial treatment:

• Understanding microcurrent technology
• How microcurrent stimulates muscles and improves skin tone
• Professional microcurrent facial protocols
• Treating different facial areas and concerns
• Client suitability and contraindications
• Combining microcurrent with traditional facials

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Faradic Facial Treatments

Electrical muscle stimulation for facial toning:

• Faradic technology and muscle contraction
• Facial muscle toning protocols
• Pad and roller application techniques
• Contraindications and safety procedures

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High Frequency (Direct and Indirect)

Treating acne, congestion, and circulation:

• Direct high frequency for acne and oily skin
• Indirect high frequency for circulation and product penetration
• Safe electrode application and techniques
• Managing different skin concerns with high frequency

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Vacuum Suction (Lymphatic Drainage)

Facial lymphatic drainage and deep cleansing:

• Vacuum suction technology
• Lymphatic drainage patterns on face and neck
• Treating congested skin and puffiness
• Safe pressure and movement techniques

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Galvanic (Desincrustation and Iontophoresis)

Advanced product penetration and deep cleansing:

• Desincrustation for deep pore cleansing
• Iontophoresis for product penetration
• Understanding polarity and galvanic principles
• Treatment protocols and contraindications

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In your individual treatment room throughout the 8 weeks, you’ll master each electrical treatment, practising on real models until you’re confident and competent with all advanced facial electrotherapy techniques.

Schedule: 1 day per week for 8 weeks
Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Class Size: Maximum 6 students
Training Setup: Individual treatment rooms for practical sessions
Location: Ladbroke Grove, London (10 minute walk from the tube station)

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What Makes Our Facial Training Different:

Most beauty schools teach facials in one large room where 15-20 students share equipment, wait for their turn, and feel rushed.

At Portobello Aesthetics Training Academy in Ladbroke Grove, you train in individual treatment rooms – separate, professional spaces that replicate real salon and spa environments in London.

Why individual treatment rooms matter for facial training:

When you’re learning professional facial treatments and advanced electrotherapy, you need:

• Privacy – Your clients (models) deserve a professional, private treatment experience
• Professional setup – Learn proper equipment arrangement and treatment room management
• No distractions – Focus on your technique without noise from other students
• Realistic environment – Exactly how you’ll work in London salons and spas
• Time to practise – Complete full treatments without feeling rushed

Our individual treatment rooms give you all of this, ensuring you’re genuinely prepared for professional facial therapy careers.

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What a Typical Training Day Looks Like:

Morning: Theory instruction covering skin science, facial techniques, electrotherapy technology, and treatment demonstrations

Afternoon: Hands-on practical work in your individual treatment room with real models, supervised by your tutor who provides immediate feedback on your facial techniques

Throughout: Time to ask every question, practise at your own pace, and master facial treatments before moving forward

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You’ll work on real models throughout the 8-week course – because practising on mannequins doesn’t prepare you for real skin types, real client expectations, and real professional interactions in London salons.

You Don’t Need to Worry About:

✓ Individual Treatment Room Access – Your own professional space during practical training (no sharing, no waiting, no rushing)

✓ All Professional Products & Equipment – Facial products, electrical equipment, steamers, and all materials needed for training. A tunic is included in the course price.

✓ Practice Models Organised – We arrange all models for your practical facial sessions

✓ Comprehensive Course Materials – Detailed manuals covering facial techniques, electrotherapy protocols, skin analysis guides, treatment sheets

✓ VTCT Registration & Assessment Fees – All included in your course fee (no hidden costs)

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What You Need to Bring:

✓ Uniform: Black trousers, flat closed-toe shoes (tunic included in course price – ensures professionalism and hygiene)

✓ Enthusiasm & Questions: We want you to ask everything about facial therapy.

You’ll be assessed through:

✓ Written Assignments – Demonstrating understanding of skin science, facial techniques, and electrotherapy knowledge

✓ Online Exams – Testing your theoretical knowledge

✓ Practical Assessments – Performing complete facial treatments and electrotherapy procedures on real models in your individual treatment room

All assessments must be completed within the designated 8-week course timeframe.

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Upon Successful Completion:

You’ll receive both:

✓ VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skincare
✓ VTCT Level 3 Award in Facial Electrotherapy

These qualifications:

✓ Qualify you to work as a professional facial therapist in salons, spas, and clinics across London and the UK
✓ Enable you to perform both traditional facials and advanced electrotherapy treatments
✓ Are recognised by employers and professional bodies
✓ Can be used as prerequisites for Level 4 aesthetic courses at our Ladbroke Grove academy

Distinguish yourself and acquire the skills and knowledge to become a senior facial therapist, available for work in salons, home studios, spa centres, or as a mobile therapist across London.

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Career Opportunities with Level 2 & 3 Facial Qualifications:

• Work as a Facial Therapist in beauty salons and spas across London
• Specialise in advanced facial treatments in high-end aesthetic clinics
• Mobile facial therapy – Offer treatments in clients’ homes
• Spa therapist roles – Many spas specialise in facial treatments
• Skincare specialist – Focus on facial treatments and product recommendations
• Build your own facial therapy business in London

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Progression to Advanced Aesthetic Training:

This Level 2 & 3 facial course can act as a prerequisite for Level 4 qualifications such as:

• VTCT Level 4 Micropigmentation
• VTCT Level 4 Laser Hair Removal & IPL Treatments
• Other Level 4 aesthetic courses at our Ladbroke Grove academy

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But Here’s What Really Matters:

Even after you complete your facial training and start working in London salons or building your own client base, you can still contact your tutor for advice.

Got a question about a challenging skin type? Need guidance on electrotherapy settings? Want advice about building your facial therapy career?

We’re here for you.

That’s the PATA difference – you’re part of our professional beauty therapy network for life.