Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques (RQF)

Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques (RQF) is aimed at learners who wish to pursue a career as a microblading technician or enhance their skills within the beauty therapy sector.

The qualification will develop the learners knowledge and understanding of the process of microblading.  Learners will also develop their client care and communication skills, health and safety practice in the salon, microblading techniques and eyebrow shaping services, and the anatomy and physiology for microblading techniques.

Qualification Structure

In order to successfully achieve the Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques (RQF), learners must achieve all of the mandatory units totalling 18 credits.

Learner Entry Requirements

Learners must have previously achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.

In circumstances where learners do not hold a formal qualification, but have a minimum of 2 years’ occupational experience, entry to the qualification may be considered subject to a centre interview, and review by Focus Awards of current knowledge, understanding and skills.

Learners will be required to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme, and entry via this route will be assessed on an individual basis. Centres must ensure that evidence of pre-requisite knowledge and skills – whether through formal qualifications, or assessment of experience – is retained and available upon request by Focus Awards.

Centres should submit an RPL form where appropriate, selecting the ‘Equivalence’ option for requests for recognition of industry experience, or ‘RPL’ where other types of qualifications are being submitted for consideration. Evidence may include certificates, CV, insurance documentation (where applicable), and any portfolios showcasing the learner’s work

Progression Routes

Learners may go on to study for the following qualification:

• Focus Awards Level 4 Award In Investigative Consultation And Advanced Skin Assessment (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Thermolysis And Cryotherapy For Blemish Removal Treatments (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Aesthetic Practice Core Knowledge And Advanced Skin Science (RQF)

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 18 years old to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.