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Level 4 Certificate in Dermaplaning

The Level 4 Certificate in Dermaplaning offered by OXQUAL develops professional knowledge of dermaplaning, client assessment, skin anatomy, tool safety, treatment planning, contraindications, infection prevention, aftercare and clinical documentation.

Professional learning
Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Level 4 Certificate in Dermaplaning offered by OXQUAL develops professional knowledge of dermaplaning, client assessment, skin anatomy, tool safety, treatment planning, contraindications, infection prevention, aftercare and clinical documentation.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Dermaplaning Principles
  2. Professional Scope and Responsibilities
  3. Client Consultation
  4. Skin Analysis
  5. Medical-History Screening
  6. Contraindication Awareness
  7. Skin Layers
  8. Cellular-Turnover Awareness
  9. Facial Anatomy Awareness
  10. Dermaplaning Tool Awareness
  11. Blade Safety
  12. Equipment Handling
  13. Treatment-Planning Principles
  14. Skin-Type Considerations
  15. Risk Assessment
  16. Adverse-Reaction Awareness
  17. Infection Prevention
  18. PPE and Clinical Hygiene
  19. Safe Tool Disposal
  20. Client Aftercare
  21. Informed Consent
  22. Professional Ethics
  23. Clinical Documentation
  24. Portfolio Development
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Experienced Beauty Therapists
  • Aesthetic Practitioners
  • Skin-Care Professionals
  • Salon and Clinic Personnel
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop professional dermaplaning knowledge.
  • Strengthen skin-assessment skills.
  • Improve tool-safety awareness.
  • Develop risk-management competence.
  • Improve infection prevention and aftercare.
  • Build professional treatment portfolio evidence.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, client case studies and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 70 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 8–10 weeks (140–160 hours total).
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