Micropigmentation SPMU

PRICE: £1699

DEPOSIT: Place on course needs to be paid in full for VTCT OfQual registeration

DURATION: Average 9-12months completion
SCHEDULED: Once per month
ACCREDITATION: VTCT or Focus Awards
LOCATION: Rainham, Kent
CLASS CAPACITY: 4 Max per class
PRE REQUISITES: Level 3 OfQual Qualification. We offer students the Level 3 in Anatomy & Physiology if no previous experience

PLEASE NOTE - No kit is including in your course, please click the link below for all of the products you will need to purchase to complete your treatment. We do have a discount code on multiple suppliers websites. During your training you will be using our products and machines so no kit is required to be purchased before your training.

This VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation is a comprehensive and advanced qualification in Semi-Permanent Makeup (SPMU), covering ombré/powder brows, lip blush, and eyelash enhancement. The course combines theory, practical training, portfolio work, case studies, and assessments under exam-conditions, with supporting feedback from an experienced assessor.

Typical completion time: 9–12 months depending on pace.

Who is this course for / Entry Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Hold a Level 3 beauty-related qualification (e.g. Beauty Therapy, Anatomy & Physiology) OR equivalent experience. (We offer our students a free Level 3 Anatomy with this course)
• Able to commit to both theory and practical work over 9-12 months.
• Have access to tools/resources to complete home / pre-study work.
• Be prepared for regular feedback and assessments.

What Students Will Learn

• Ombre / Powder Brows: techniques in shaping, shading, colour theory for brows.
• Lip Blush: shaping and tinting lip colour with appropriate pigments.
• Eyelash Enhancement: subtle permanent enhancements (e.g. lash line shading) to define the eyes.
• Health, safety & hygiene, infection control.
• Colour theory, pigment & needle selection.
• Skin anatomy, consultation, aftercare, managing client expectations.
• Professional practice, documentation, case studies.

Course Structure & Requirements

Booking & Induction - Once you book the course, you will be scheduled a meeting with the assessor. In this meeting we go through: course requirements; portfolio expectations; assignments; case studies; assessment timings.

Pre-Study Material & Exam- After the meeting you will receive pre-study / prestudy materials. On your first in-academy theory day, you'll have an exam based on that material. This ensures everyone starts with the required theoretical base.

In-Academy Practical Training- You will attend sessions in the academy to learn the hands-on micorpigmentation techniques for brows, lips and lashes. Demonstrations, guided practice.

Practice on Fake Skin + Regular Feedback- After learning basics, you practice on fake skins. You will send work to the assessor / receive feedback at intervals to monitor progress. This is critical before working on models.

Model Work- Once the assessor is confident in your practice, you observe a model demonstration, then move on to your own models under supervision.

Case Studies & Assignments- You must complete assignments and case studies across all areas (ombre brows, lip blush, eyelash enhancement).

Required: at least

3 case studies / treatments in each area. These feed into your portfolio.

Final Practical Assessment under Exam Conditions

Near completion, you return to the academy for assessment practicals under exam conditions. The assessor (and an Internal Quality Assurer, IQA) will observe. You bring your own model(s) for this.

Portfolio Review & Certification - If assessments are successful and portfolio is judged complete by assessor, it is passed onto the IQA. Once IQA approves, you can claim your VTCT certificate. If unsuccessful in any assessment, you will resit those parts as required.

Duration & Time Commitment

• On average: 9 to 12 months to complete, depending on how quickly you can practise and work through assignments/practicals.
• Time is required outside of academy days for practicing on fake skins and models, preparing case studies, completing assignments.
• Regular sessions with the assessor for feedback, plus planned academy days for demonstrations & assessments.

Assessments & Certification

• Theory exam based on pre-study material.
• Practical assessments throughout (fake skins, model work).
• Case studies & assignments in each treatment area (minimum 3 in each).
• Final assessment practicals under exam conditions with assessor & IQA present.
• Portfolio review. Once approved by assessor & IQA, you will receive VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation.
• If elements are not passed, resits are required in those areas.

What You Need / What’s Included

• Pre-study / theoretical materials.
• Access to academy training days with demonstrations & supervised practical sessions.
• Ongoing support & feedback from assessor.
• Use of academy facilities for practical & assessments.
• Access to models (student’s own for some assessments).

Outcomes & Career Path

• This qualification is recognised by insurers and regulatory bodies in the UK.
• Enhanced credibility, ability to legally offer SPMU services to clients, and greater earning potential.
• Solid portfolio to showcase to clients/employers.