VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal

Course Length: Approximately 14 weeks. The next course starts Monday 15th September 2025 and ends on Thursday 14th January 2026.

Course Dates*: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th September 2025 with practical assessments taking place on Monday Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th January 2026.

*Dates are subject to change so please keep an eye on the website.

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal is an advanced treatment qualification aimed at level 4 qualified practitioners aged 18 and over, who wish to add this therapy to their repertoire of treatment offerings.

You will be required to hold a VTCT Level 4 Advanced Epilation Techniques or Level 4  Award in Skin Blemish Removal Qualification to progress onto the level 5 Advanced Blemish Removal qualification. if who hold a level 3 beauty therapy qualification or equivalent you will be able to access the level 4 skin blemish removal qualification as a natural progression route.

This qualification is informed by employers and national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a fully commercial advanced blemish removal practitioner. Full achievement of all mandatory units are required, which include:

  • Principles and practice of non-medical aesthetic therapies
  • Advanced consultation for non-medical aesthetic therapies
  • Advanced skin care for non-medical aesthetic therapies
  • Provide advanced blemish removal treatments

Throughout this qualification, you will develop knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety pertaining to level 5 non-medical aesthetic therapies. You will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with and analyse clients whilst providing advanced blemish removal treatments. In parallel, you will develop or refresh your communication and customer service skills to widen your knowledge of the principles and practices of level 5 non-medical aesthetic therapies, all of which are valued highly by employers.

An Internationally Recognised Qualification

  • Course Pricing:

    £2,535

  • Course Requirements:

    • Provide evidence you have a VTCT Level 4 Advanced Epilation Techniques qualification/Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal Qualification
    • Complete our Learner Agreement, please read the terms here.

  • Course Length:

    Approximately 14 weeks from starting the theory/assignments progressing to case studies then formal assessments. 

  • Level 5 is a comprehensive, detailed and research based course, equivalent to an access degree, which involves many hours of study and will need considerable consideration prior to committing to this program. The formal assessments are set dates and will need planned study hours.

    Deborah Jones a highly skilled advanced practitioner is the tutor for this program, she provides an in depth study plan and guidance, with a high standard of theory and practical input. It is recommended that ONLY COMMITTED practitioners attend this advanced program.

    152 CPD Points will be awarded when completed

Please register your interest for a future Level 5 course here:

Register Your Interest HERE

  • Please review our Learner Agreement before proceeding.

Level 5 is a comprehensive, detailed and research based course, equivalent to an access degree over 14 weeks.

6 days at the training centre are

Day 1 – Practical input removal blemishes

Day 2 – Practical input removal blemishes

Day 3 – Practical input and clinical case studies

Day 4 -  Practical input and clinical case studies

Day 5 - Practical input and clinical case Studies (mock exam)

Day 6 – Formal practical assessment

The 6 days are over a period of 14 weeks dates are provided at enrollment. they will be spit into 2x 3 days. All theory is completed online and guided learning may be via zoom tuition.   Course work and 6 clinical case studies are to be completed before the formal practical assessment.

The formal written assessment will be at the training site.

What you will need to do now

  • To provide evidence you have a VTCT Level 4 Advanced Epilation Techniques qualification/Level 4 Skin Blemish Removal Qualification
  • Register your interest using the button on this page.

Please note: lost certificates or certificates that need to be amended will incur a fee of £50 payable to VTCT

Books to support your learning

*NEW BOOK* Blemish Removal Using High Frequency – by Deborah Jones

A comprehensive guide for the practical and theoretical elements of blemish removal using high frequency when studying Level 4 & Level 5 advanced electrolysis.

Electrolysis The Business – by Deborah Jones

A complete guide while studying any electrolysis training program, or as a great reference for the already practising electrologist.

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