Qualification

Level 4 Diploma in Beautician

The Level 4 Diploma in Beautician offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in beauty treatments, skin care, non-invasive aesthetic services, massage, spa therapy, hair removal, nail technology, client consultation and salon management.

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

About this qualification

The Level 4 Diploma in Beautician offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in beauty treatments, skin care, non-invasive aesthetic services, massage, spa therapy, hair removal, nail technology, client consultation and salon management.

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. Advanced Beauty Therapy Principles
  2. Advanced Skin Analysis
  3. Client Consultation
  4. Advanced Facial Treatments
  5. Microdermabrasion Awareness
  6. Chemical-Peel Awareness
  7. Non-Invasive Skin-Rejuvenation Awareness
  8. Professional Make-Up
  9. Lash Services
  10. Body Massage
  11. Aromatherapy Awareness
  12. Hot-Stone Massage Awareness
  13. Spa Therapy
  14. Waxing
  15. Threading
  16. Advanced Epilation Awareness
  17. Manicure
  18. Pedicure
  19. Nail Extensions
  20. Gel Systems
  21. Nail Art
  22. Salon Operations
  23. Client Care
  24. Beauty-Service Health and Safety
  25. Infection Prevention
  26. Retail Product Knowledge
  27. Professional Ethics
  28. Portfolio Development
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Beauty Therapists
  • Salon Professionals
  • Spa Personnel
  • Beauty-Service Supervisors
  • Learners progressing into advanced beauty roles
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced beauty-treatment competence.
  • Strengthen skin-care knowledge.
  • Improve spa and massage awareness.
  • Develop nail and hair-removal skills.
  • Improve salon-management capability.
  • Build an advanced beauty portfolio.
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: 80 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 8–10 weeks (150–180 hours total).
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