Your options for the level 7 qualification
Level 7 Diploma
The full Level 7 Diploma is suitable for both new and experienced aesthetic practitioners looking to obtain formal recognition for their knowledge and skills whilst enhancing your career and employment opportunities.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The Recognition of Prior Learning RPL route is designed for experienced practitioners who have been injecting patients consistently. To enroll in the RPL, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in aesthetics and have completed a minimum of 30 Botox and 30 filler treatments, and have a colleague or peer who will be your reference to verify your experience.
VTCT LEVEL 7 RPL ACCELERATED ROUTE
Suitable for experienced injectors, our Level 7 RPL Accelerated Route has been built in collaboration with VTCT and the JCCP to improve access to the Level 7 Diploma Qualification. The new VTCT Level 7 RPL Accelerated Route is also regulated by OfQual.
LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA FAQS
Why gaining the Level 7 Diploma will benefit you
With regulation coming into the aesthetics industry, you will need to make sure you meet the requirements to perform aesthetic treatments. The government will be introducing a new licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This means that to carry out any aesthetic treatments, you will need a practitioners license and a premises license.
What will I learn from the Level 7 Diploma?
The level 7 aesthetics diploma will provide you with the relevant knowledge and practical skills to safely and competently perform the following procedures independently:
- The use of Botulinum Toxin to treat the upper and lower face
- The use of Dermal Fillers to treat nasolabial folds, marionette lines, oral commissures, lip augmentation and cheek augmentation
Why complete your Level 7 Diploma with Cosmetic Courses
We are considered the “Best Aesthetics Training Provider” by the Aesthetics Industry. All our practical education sessions are completed in our training clinics to provide you with the best learning experience possible. In these practical education sessions, live model patients are used rather than model heads. Our Level 7 students really benefit from this as they will learn how to deal with patients as this is not usually taught.
Employability with Level 7
Completing the Level 7 Diploma will help you set yourself apart from others in the competitive field of aesthetics. The practical experience you will gain from completing the Level 7 qualification will help you in getting hired at leading clinics if this is the route you want to take with your aesthetic career.
If you want to create and run your own clinic the Level 7 Diploma will future-proof yourself against regulation in the industry. This aesthetic qualification will help you whichever route you want to take for your aesthetic career.
What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is suitable for all medically registered professionals including: Doctors, Dentists, Independent Nurse or Midwife Prescribers, Nurse Practitioners (without independent prescribing rights) or Midwives (without independent prescribing rights). We will require confirmation of your professional registration number to confirm your professional status. If you are not a native English speaker then you must have an English language level of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7.0 in all components, or equivalent and this score must be less than 2 years old.
How much practical hands-on experience will I get?
Our qualification framework has been adapted to ensure you receive a maximum amount of guided learning hours. You will see over 40 individual patient cases during your qualification, each one selected by our co-ordinators in order to provide you with cases covering a variety of gender, ages and skin types. Cosmetic Courses only train using live models, all provided by our team. This will provide you with an excellent understanding of the consultation, designing a treatment plan, managing your patients’ expectations, appropriate clinical technique and aftercare support.
Where does the practical Level 7 days take place?
Our Level 7 diploma takes place at our international training centres in Buckinghamshire
How long do I have to complete the Level 7 Diploma?
We allow 12 months for the completion of the full qualification.
What happens if I fail any module of my Level 7?
A delegate will be able to re sit a failed module providing they meet the IQ specification guidelines. A fee will be charged per module as follows:
• Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler course £200
• Clinical Observation one retake will be included in your qualification
• Clinical practice £200
• SAQ’s one resubmission will be included in your qualification
• OSCE £300
• Before and after photos not taken from £200
What happens if I need further training?
The programme has been designed in line with industry qualification’s specification for Level 7 diploma in Injectables for Aesthetic Medicine. This specification allows for an achievable pass rate for medical professionals. We do our utmost to provide you with the necessary content and guidance in order to ensure you achieve your Level 7 Qualification however It is your responsibility to ensure you are ready for each stage of your qualification. If you feel you need additional support or training in order to pass any aspect of the qualification you must notify the Cosmetic Courses team in advance. This will be provided to you but may incur additional fees, please see below the options available. • OSCE preparation session £300 • Half Day Bespoke 121 Training £650.
How do I enrol on to the Level 7?
In order to enrol into the Level 7 Qualification you will need to first speak with one of our course co-ordinators who will be able to guide you on which route to achieving the qualification will best suit your needs:
- Call our course co-ordinators – to speak to a member of our team please call our dedicated administrative staff on 01844 390110.
- Email us – alternatively please email us on [email protected] and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
Where are the Level 7 assessments days held?
Our Level 7 assessment days are held in our Buckinghamshire location.
Can non-medics qualify in the Level 7 Diploma?
The level 7 diploma is suitable for all medically registered professionals including: Doctors, Dentists, Independent Nurse or Midwife Prescribers, Nurse Practitioners (without independent prescribing rights) or Midwives (without independent prescribing rights) with confirmation of your professional registration number to confirm your professional status. This diploma is not open to non-medics.
