Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice
The Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in preventing cross-contamination, maintaining hygienic work environments, managing clinical waste, using PPE and applying infection-risk controls in bea...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in preventing cross-contamination, maintaining hygienic work environments, managing clinical waste, using PPE and applying infection-risk controls in beauty and aesthetic settings.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Infection-Control Fundamentals
- Microbiology Basics
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Routes of Transmission
- Cross-Contamination
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Sterilisation Awareness
- Tool and Equipment Hygiene
- Workstation Hygiene
- Clinical-Waste Management
- Sharps-Disposal Awareness
- Infection-Risk Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Duty of Care
- Infection-Control Records
- Practical Hygiene Scenarios
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Beauty and Aesthetic Learners
- Salon Personnel
- Spa Personnel
- Clinic Support Staff
- Individuals requiring aesthetic-practice infection-control knowledge
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop infection-control competence.
- Strengthen hygiene practices.
- Improve cross-contamination prevention.
- Develop safe waste-management awareness.
- Improve infection-risk assessment.
- Strengthen infection-control documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical demonstration and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, scenario-based questions, hygiene demonstrations and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 2 case studies and portfolio submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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