Microdermabrasion – Short Course

Course codes: OSC1008 / OSC1052

Boost your knowledge and understanding of microdermabrasion, from home!

Know how to apply a microdermabrasion treatment on a one day practical
Understand the basics of beauty therapy, including the relevant legislations and preparing the working area
Learn about the importance of health and safety, especially how to identify hazards and evaluate risks in a salon
Gain an insight into customer service and know how to deal with enquires and book appointments
Explore different skin disorders and techniques of application
Know how to perform and understand a microdermabrasion application
Recognise the different aftercare and treatment planning procedures

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Microdermabrasion is a facial treatment, which removes the outer layer of your skin. This is done by spraying tiny crystals onto the skin and leaves your skin looking softer and brighter. This course is perfect if you have already completed our Facial course!

Add on the practical day and gain the practical skills in microdermabrasion.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive your certificate in achievement for Microdermabrasion.

Entry Requirements

Have previously obtained a Facial Certificate before enrolling onto this course.

Assessment

Written assignments. Optional practical day.

Beauty Therapy Professional Basics

Relevant legislations
Preparing the working area
Preventing infection and cross contamination
Key requirements of personal presentation
Contraindications that may prevent or restrict treatment
The importance of conducting consultations before every treatment
Methods of communication
Ethics and codes of conduct
Professional bodies
Key points associated with beauty therapy
The importance of positive working relationships with other professionals

Unit 1

Health and Safety

Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace
Reduce the risks to health and safety in the workplace
Know and understand how to make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
Identify ways to improve personal performance at work
Work effectively as part of a team
Understand salon roles, procedures and targets

Unit 2

Customer Service

Identify and promote additional services or products that are available
Know the relevant legislations for the sale of goods
Maintain a successful reception area
Deal with enquires
Book appointments
Take payments

Unit 3

Microdermabrasion

Working safely and hygienically
Methods of sterilisation and disinfection
Preparation of the treatment area
Consultation and understanding of contraindications
Effective Communication
Anatomy and Physiology of the face
The Epidermis
The Dermis
Skin disorders
Facial Bones and structure
Facial Muscles
Skin analysis, and how to identify and treat different skin types
Product usage
Preparation of the client and skin prior to Microdermabrasion treatment
Perform and understand a Microdermabrasion Facial application
Microdermabrasion treatment procedure
Techniques of application
Aftercare and Treatment Planning

(Only if you add practical)

Microdermabrasion Practical Day

Diamond dermabrasion
Removal of dead skin cells
Imperfections and impurities
Health and safety
Microdermabrasion equipment
Blackheads
Whiteheads
Age spots
Oily, dry and combination skin types
Receive demonstrations and practice on each other

Assessment

This course will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which will be sent and marked by your tutor. If you have added on your practical day, your coursework must be completed before you can proceed onto your practical training day.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have up to 1 year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. You will receive your course materials by post or online and have personal tutor support by email. If you add on your practical day, you will also need to attend a practical training day. You have a variety of centres to choose from throughout the UK.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of achievement in Microdermabrasion. If you add on the practical, the practical day will be accredited by Professional Beauty Direct.

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.
If you add on the practical, the practical day will be accredited by Professional Beauty Direct. Professional Beauty Direct have arranged insurance cover for over 11,000 salon owners and individual beauticians, nail technicians and hair stylists, most of which now manage their policies online. Once accredited, you will benefit from being affiliated to Professional Beauty and Professional Beauty Direct Insurance.
You will also receive a Certificate of Completion from Salon Services.

What are the requirements for this course?

You are required to have previously obtained a Facial Certificate before enrolling onto this course.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This course is truly flexible and adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

How do I arrange my practical day?

If you add on your practical day, once you have passed your written assignments, you may book your practical days. You have a variety of centres to choose from to take your practical training day. Simply call us whenever you’re ready and we’ll arrange this for you.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card (formerly NUS Extra card)
Comprehensive study guide*
Open Study College pen and highlighter*
Student study planner*
Student notebook*
Document wallet*

* Not included with the online study option

If you add on the practical, you will also have access to a Student Trade Card. This gives you access to trade prices, high-quality products that would ordinarily only be available to professionals, exclusive offers and promotions on certain products, PLUS VAT free events throughout the year!

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. Your certification is issued based on your coursework and if you add the practical, the practical session.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything is included in the cost of the course.

How will I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your tutor to mark and send back to you.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.