SKINCARE FACIALIST

PATHWAY

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Become A Skincare Facialist

Learn the science & skill behind promoting skin health and wellness techniques.

Our Facialist Pathway is perfect for those who want to get truly hands-on with skincare. You’ll explore the power of touch therapy, gain insight into ingredient knowledge, and build skills needed to safely and effectively deliver effective skincare treatment plans. This pathway equips you with the knowledge in electrical science required to implement modalities of your choice— the may include lymphatic drainage, EMS (electrical muscle stimulation), iontophoresis, and galvanic therapy and many more — enabling you to create personalised, results-driven experiences for your clients.

As you graduate the pathway, you'll be able to offer a range of skincare facials & you’ll have the opportunity to advance to Level 4 training, allowing you to introduce non-surgical modalities and elevate your skincare practice with more advanced solutions should you wish.

Level 2 Facial Skincare Course

A Level 2 in Facial Skincare is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to enter the beauty industry. Whether you're changing careers this is your first step to gain foundational knowledge of facial skincare.

This qualification provides the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to perform professional step by step facial treatments over 7 days with entry to our Lymph & Lift Workshop supported by online theory and guided home study.

All awarding organisations we work have mapped this qualifications to the National Occupational Standards, ensuring relevance to real industry roles.

Unlike short, accredited courses, this qualification ensures you’re trained to a professional Ofqual regulated standard—giving clients and employers confidence in your ability and preparing you for progression to more advanced qualifications such as level 3, 4,5 & 6.

What you will learn:

Health and Safety in the Salon

Client consultation and treatment planning

Client Care

Professional facial treatment techniques Consultation, Cleanse, Skin Analysis, Exfoliation, Mask, Massage, Tone, Treat, Moistures, SPF, Aftercare.

Facial anatomy and physiology

Industry terminology and salon conduct

How is the course delivered?
The course is taught over 7 training days, combining classroom theory with hands-on practice. The class sizes are no more than 8 in a practical environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to supervised model days, giving you time to refine your technique, build confidence, and experience working in a real salon environment.

What is the final assessment like?
The course includes both theoretical and practical assessments, which are designed to ensure you’re confident in your knowledge and capable in your delivery. All assessments met the requirement of your chosen awarding organisation.

What can I do after this course?
This qualification provides a strong foundation to:

Start working in salons, spas, or wellness settings

Progress onto more advanced skincare and aesthetic courses (e.g. Level 3 and beyond)

Explore holistic practices further

Incorporate into further beauty treatments

Explore skincare aesthetics treatments like chemical peels, dermaplaning, or electrical facials

Click here to enrol today, or book a call to speak with one of our educators about your pathway.

Lymph & Lift Workshop

This intensive workshop designed to help skincare and wellness professionals harness the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage. With de-puffing, glow-boosting and contour-sculpting effects, lymphatic massage is more than a trend — it’s a high-demand technique rooted in science and client results.

This session breaks down the core principles, mapped techniques, and real-world protocols that support lymphatic health. Whether you want to add a detox-focused treatment to your menu or enhance your facials and massage with these lifting techniques — this is the place to start.

Who is this workshop for?

Facialists and body therapists looking to add glow + definition

Skincare professionals wanting to integrate holistic detox

Aesthetic or beauty pros aiming to sculpt naturally

Anyone interested in offering visible results with zero downtime

What does the workshop involve?

The science of the lymphatic system (simplified + applied)

MLD techniques for face and body (mapped to flow direction)

De-puffing vs detoxing: what clients really need

Pressure, pace + post-care tips for sculpting

Guidance on combining lymphatic with facials, massage or body wraps

Hands-on practice in an educator-led environment

What will I gain?

A working understanding of manual lymphatic drainage

Flow-mapped routines for face.

Confidence to sculpt + detox clients safely and effectively

Clarity on how to market this technique and build demand

Click here to enrol today, or book a call to speak with one of our educators about your pathway.

Level 3 Access to Cosmetic Practice

This practical and knowledge-based course is designed to prepare learners for a career in the professional skincare and aesthetics sector. It builds a foundation in facial skincare, skin analysis, and electrical science—giving you the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to confidently progress into advanced skin and aesthetic treatments.

Training is delivered through face-to-face practical sessions over 7 days, plus an additional exam day and an optional workshop date. Learning is supported by online theory modules and guided home study to reinforce your understanding.

Assessments are conducted in line with globally recognised awarding standards, making this an ideal entry route into advanced skincare and aesthetic practice at Level 4 and beyond.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for:

Aspiring skincare professionals wanting to work hands-on in the treatment room with skin health as a focus. Those with no prior beauty therapy qualification (no prerequisite required)

Individuals looking to work in clinics, salons, medi-spas, or with professional skincare brands

Professionals seeking to upskill and future-proof their career in the fast-growing aesthetics industry

It is specifically designed to give you the foundational knowledge required to introduce electrical modalities into your treatment room, forming the gateway to higher-level qualifications.

What does the course involve?

The course combines core theory with practical experience across skin treatments and essential aesthetic science. It includes:

7 face-to-face onsite training days

8–10 weeks of online learning and guided self-directed study

Practical treatments carried out on models.

What skills will I learn?

Fundamental skin analysis and consultation

Understanding of skin structure and functions

Knowledge of electrical science relevant to skincare equipment

Safe working practices and treatment planning

Confidence to begin offering tailored, advanced skin health facial treatments

What can I do after completing the course?

Work in advanced skin clinics, salons, or medi-spas

Build a career as a Facialist or Aesthetic Skin Practitioner

Progress to Level 4 qualifications in Chemical Peels, Microneedling, and Skin Health Assessment

Develop your own skincare-focused business

Work for skincare brands

Begin specialising in treatments that deliver visible, clinical results

Click here to enrol today, or book a call to speak with one of our educators about your pathway.

Modality Workshop

Modality Workshop – Understanding Electrical Devices

Our Modality Workshop is a short, intensive session designed to help skincare and aesthetics professionals navigate the growing world of facial technologies. With a variety of electrical devices on the market, it’s essential to understand how they work, what results they offer, and whether they’re the right fit for your business.

This workshop provides valuable insight into the science, safety, and application of popular modalities such as microcurrent, EMS, radio frequency, galvanic, high frequency, LED, ultrasonic and more. You’ll leave with the clarity and confidence needed to make informed decisions about incorporating technology into your facial practice or clinic menu.

Who is this workshop for?

Ideal for facialists, skincare professionals, medics & industry newcomers looking for insights into expanding treatment offerings, this workshop is perfect for:

Those considering investing in electrical devices

Business owners wanting to compare multiple technologies

Therapists exploring treatment upgrades without brand bias

Learners who are unsure which route or machine is right for them

What does the workshop involve?

A breakdown of how different modalities work (and who they’re suitable for)

Brand details

Guidance on treatment protocols, client safety, and contraindications

Cost vs. benefit insights for treatment planning and equipment investment

The opportunity to collab in educator-led environment

What will I gain?

A working understanding of leading skincare and facial device technologies