Level 6 Certificate in Skin Boosting Treatments

1. Principles of Skin Boosting Treatments Understanding advanced injectable therapies, professional conduct, and industry expectations.

2. Client Consultation & Skin Analysis Assessing client suitability, medical history, and treatment planning.

3. Advanced Anatomy & Physiology for Aesthetics Skin layers, vascular structures, and facial anatomy relevant to injectables.

4. Skin Booster Products & Technology Hyaluronic acid, polynucleotides, and bio‑remodeling agents.

5. Injection Techniques & Protocols Micro‑injections, cannula use, and advanced placement methods.

6. Managing Risks & Complications Contraindications, adverse reactions, and emergency protocols.

7. Health, Safety & Hygiene in Advanced Aesthetics Infection control, PPE, and compliance with clinical regulations.

8. Aftercare & Client Guidance Post‑treatment care, product recommendations, and lifestyle advice.

9. Professional Ethics & Clinical Governance Client care, informed consent, and audit‑ready documentation.

10. Practical Assessments & Portfolio Development Real‑world clinical practice, client case studies, and portfolio creation.

• Builds competence in injectable skin booster treatments and advanced consultation

• Enhances compliance with RQF, Ofqual, VTCT, and international aesthetics standards

• Strengthens skills in anatomy, injection techniques, and risk management

• Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and clinical governance

• Offers recognized certification to support careers in advanced aesthetics, clinical practice, and medical beauty therapy

• Learners progressing from Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetics (BTDN‑515 / AMPT‑516)

• Practitioners seeking specialization in injectable skin booster treatments

• Individuals aiming to progress to Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetics & Injectable Therapies (CLAE‑717)

• Assessment Type: Practical assessments + written exam + portfolio review

• Format: Skills demonstrations, MCQs, client case studies, and oral defense

• Total Questions: 80 theory + multiple practical tasks + portfolio submission

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 10–12 weeks (160–180 hours total)

• Certification: Level 6 Certificate in Skin Boosting Treatments (SKBT)

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.