You’ll need:

✓ Age: Minimum 19 years

✓ Prior Qualification – ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification OR
• Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies

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

This Level 4 aesthetic training course is perfect if you:

✓ Want to specialise in advanced non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments
✓ Already work in beauty therapy and want to add chemical peels and microneedling to your services
✓ Feel nervous about learning advanced aesthetic procedures – and want proper support
✓ Don’t want to feel rushed sharing equipment with 15 other students
✓ Value training in realistic clinic-like environments
✓ Plan to offer these treatments in salons, medi-spas, aesthetic clinics, or your own practice in London

Don’t meet the requirements yet? Contact us – we can advise on the best pathway to get you qualified (like our Level 3 Access To Aesthetic Therapies course in Ladbroke Grove).

By the time you complete this VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies, you’ll confidently perform two of the most in-demand skin rejuvenation treatments in the aesthetics industry:

1. Cosmetic Skin Needling (Microneedling Training)

What it treats: Scarring, fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged pores, and skin laxity

What you’ll master in our microneedling course:

• Safe needle depth selection for different skin concerns and facial areas
• Proper microneedling technique to stimulate collagen production without damaging skin
• Pre and post-treatment protocols that maximise skin rejuvenation results
• How to manage different skin types and tones safely
• Client consultation for realistic expectation setting
• How to handle anxious clients during advanced aesthetic treatments

In your individual treatment room, you’ll practice repeatedly on real models with your tutor close by, perfecting your microneedling technique until your movements are confident and controlled.

2. Superficial Chemical Peels Training

What it treats: Hyperpigmentation, sun damage, fine lines, uneven skin tone, acne scarring

What you’ll master in our chemical peel training:

• Skin analysis to select the appropriate peel type and strength
• Safe application techniques for superficial chemical peels
• How to neutralise and manage the peeling process
• Pre-treatment skin preparation protocols
• Post-treatment aftercare instructions that ensure client safety
• How to deal with unexpected reactions
• Contraindications and when NOT to treat

In your individual treatment room, you’ll work through entire chemical peel treatment protocols from consultation to completion – just like a real client appointment in a London aesthetic clinic.

The Foundation Knowledge That Keeps You Safe as a Level 4 Aesthetic Therapist:

✓ Principles, Practices & Ethical Considerations – Understand the ‘why’ behind every advanced treatment step
✓ Consultative Techniques – Master advanced client consultation, spot contraindications, manage expectations
✓ Dermatological Science – Deep dive into skin anatomy, aging, wound healing, collagen synthesis for skin rejuvenation
✓ Health & Safety – Cross-contamination prevention, sterilization, emergency procedures, legal responsibilities in aesthetic practice

All theory is taught in context – you’ll understand WHY you’re learning it and HOW it applies to real client scenarios in your future aesthetic practice.

Schedule: 1 day per week for 8 weeks
Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Class Size: Maximum 4 students
Training Setup: Individual treatment rooms
Location: Ladbroke Grove, London (10 minute walk from the tube station)

What Makes Our Level 4 Aesthetic Training Different:

Most training academies teach advanced skin rejuvenation in one large room with 10-20+ students sharing equipment, waiting for their turn, and feeling rushed.

At Portobello Aesthetics Training Academy, you train in individual treatment rooms – separate, professional spaces that replicate real aesthetic clinic environments in London.

Why this matters for Level 4 Aesthetics training:

When you’re performing microneedling or applying a chemical peel, you need:

• Focus – not distractions from a crowded room
• Space – to set up your equipment properly and maintain sterile protocols
• Time – to practice advanced aesthetic techniques at your own pace without feeling rushed
• Privacy – for your client (model) and for you when learning
• Realistic conditions – exactly how you’ll work in a real aesthetic clinic

Our individual treatment rooms give you all of this.

What a Typical Training Day Looks Like:

Morning: Theory instruction, skin analysis practice, treatment demonstrations, discussion of real client case studies from London aesthetic clinics

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

Throughout: Time to ask every question, practice at your own pace, master each advanced skill before moving forward

You’ll work on real models throughout the course – because practicing on mannequins doesn’t prepare you for real skin, real concerns, and real client nerves in professional aesthetic practice.

You Don’t Need to Worry About:

✓ Individual Treatment Room During Practical Training – Your own professional space for learning advanced aesthetic treatments (no sharing, no waiting, no rushing)

✓ All Professional Products & Equipment – Microneedling devices, chemical peel solutions, skin prep products, aftercare. No need to purchase expensive aesthetic equipment before starting.

✓ Practice Models Organized – We arrange all models for your practical microneedling and chemical peel sessions

✓ Comprehensive Course Materials – Detailed manuals, treatment protocols, consent forms, aftercare sheets, reference guides you’ll use after graduation as a Level 4 aesthetic therapist

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

What You Need to Bring:

✓ Uniform: Tunic, black trousers, flat closed-toe shoes (ensures professionalism and hygiene in aesthetic practice)

✓ Enthusiasm & Questions: We want you to ask everything. No question is too basic.

You’ll be assessed through:

✓ Theory Assessments – Written assignments and online tests covering safe practice knowledge for advanced aesthetic treatments. We cover all exam content thoroughly during training.

✓ Practical Observations – Perform microneedling and chemical peel treatments on real clients (models) in your individual treatment room under supervision. Your tutor will be right there with you.

✓ Case Studies – Document real skin rejuvenation treatments from consultation through aftercare follow-up, showing your understanding of professional aesthetic practice.

Here’s What Really Matters:

You won’t be assessed until your tutor believes you’re ready.

We don’t push students through assessments to meet course deadlines. We adjust timelines to match YOUR readiness for advanced aesthetic practice.

Struggling with a particular microneedling technique? You’ll get additional practice time in your treatment room.

Unsure about skin analysis for chemical peels? We’ll go over it again.

Nervous about your first assessed treatment? Your tutor will support you through it.

Our promise: We don’t let students graduate unless they’re genuinely ready to treat paying clients safely and confidently as qualified Level 4 aesthetic therapists.

Upon Successful Completion:

You’ll receive your VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation – an Ofqual-regulated qualification that:

✓ Makes you insurable for professional indemnity insurance
✓ Qualifies you to work in medi-spas, aesthetic clinics, beauty salons, dermatology clinics across London and the UK
✓ Allows you to offer microneedling and chemical peel treatments in your own practice
✓ Meets industry standards set by professional bodies
✓ Opens doors to Level 5 aesthetic qualifications

Career Opportunities with Level 4 Aesthetic Training:

• Work as a Level 4 Skin Rejuvenation Practitioner in London aesthetic clinics
• Add high-value advanced treatments to your existing beauty therapy services
• Specialise in anti-aging and skin improvement treatments
• Build a client base for advanced aesthetic procedures
• Start your own skin rejuvenation practice in London

Where to Progress Next in Your Aesthetic Career:

Level 5 Certificate in Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation (deeper peels, advanced microneedling, required for Level 7 Injectables)

Level 4 Laser & IPL Treatments (laser hair removal, photo-rejuvenation)

Other Level 4 courses: Dermaplaning, Micropigmentation, Skin Blemish Removal

Eventually: Level 7 Injectable Aesthetics (dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle treatments – requires Level 5 first)

But Here’s What Really Matters:

Even after you graduate and start treating real clients as a Level 4 aesthetic therapist, you can still call your tutor for advice.

Got a question about a tricky client? Unsure about a skin reaction? Need advice about pricing or marketing your microneedling and chemical peel services?

We’re here for you.

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