This unit enables learners to critically evaluate the psychological and cultural influences that shape perceptions of beauty and motivate aesthetic procedure decisions. It develops the ability to identify and manage clients with psychological vulnerability, applying evidence-based screening tools and ethical decision-making frameworks. Learners will also interpret how facial morphology and ageing relate to aesthetic planning, and how safeguarding, legal, and professional standards underpin safe practice in facial aesthetics.

This unit is designed to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and complications associated with the administration of non-surgical aesthetic injectable products and medical devices.
Learners will explore emergency management, client safety, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance to ensure best practice within the aesthetic industry.

This unit covers the professional responsibilities of non-surgical aesthetic professionals. Learners will explore the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that underpin safe and responsible practice, reflect on their professional responsibilities and evaluate how integrity, accountability, and respect influence client care and
professional decision-making in aesthetic settings. Learners will critically examine the principles of professionalism, ethical conduct and values within the context of non-surgical aesthetic practice.

Assimilate understanding of the pharmacology and physiological effects of injectable skin boosters
Comprehend how to safely administer injectable skin boosters
Assimilate understanding of procedure risks and the management of adverse events
Formulate a client assessment for the administration of injectable skin boosters
Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of injectable skin boosters

This unit will allow learners to develop their understanding of the related anatomy and physiology which influences the application of non-surgical aesthetic injectable procedures. This unit will allow learners to critically analyse the presenting factors of the client to inform client assessment, procedure planning, preparation and delivery of non-surgical aesthetic injectable procedures. The information within this unit will enable learners to more effectively conceptualise anatomy and physiology knowledge, to inform product selection and procedure techniques.

Assimilate understanding of the pharmacology and physiological effects of
botulinum toxin
Comprehend how to safely administer botulinum toxin
Assimilate understanding of procedure risks and the management of adverse
events
Formulate a client assessment for the administration of botulinum toxin
Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of botulinum toxin

Assimilate understanding of the pharmacology and physiological effects of dermal
fillers
Comprehend how to safely administer dermal fillers
Assimilate understanding of procedure risks and the management of adverse
events
Formulate a client assessment for the administration of dermal fillers
Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of dermal fillers