Bella Mai Academy | ProQual Level 7 Aesthetics | Grays

PROQUAL LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN AESTHETIC PRACTICE

4 Day Practical Training: £3500

(RPL): £1500

2 Day Practical Training, Just Botulinum Toxin: £2000

(RPL): £1500

2 Day Practical Training, Just Dermal Filler: £2000

(RPL): £1500

RPL stands for Recognised Prior Learning. If you are already qualified via a CPD certificate for this treatment and want to upgrade to an Ofqual-recognised qualification.

(Payment plans are available for full courses. Half payment would be needed, and the rest of the payment would be split over 6 months)

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ProQual Level 7 Ofqual Regulated Aesthetics Training Course in Essex Bella Mai Academy

This qualification has 3 price options.

You can now complete the Level 7 Aesthetics as Just Botulinum Toxin or Just Dermal Filler, as per the pricing options above. ProQual are the first awarding body to offer this as not all students are trained in both Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler.

The ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the beauty and aesthetics industry, who wish to develop and demonstrate their competence at the highest level of aesthetic practice, including the use of Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler treatments.

Having a nationally recognised qualification in injectable aesthetic practice is being welcomed by thousands of aesthetic practitioners who have previously undergone the training route that has only enabled them to receive an acknowledgement of attending a course. Aesthetic practice is a very comprehensive and complex area and anyone offering aesthetic treatments should be suitably qualified to do so, through a nationally recognised qualification, that sets demanding and high standards of education.

Moreover, a Level 7 qualification will faster a much bigger investment in terms of both time and money and offer far more in return; more education, more experience, more supervision, more observation, more theory, bigger investment, solid understanding and demonstration of a high, safe, ethical, aesthetic treatments - more reassuring to students and the public.

A Level 7 qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that provides breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, along with practical skills required in the aesthetics sector and to meet a set of standards recommended in the Health Education England's (HEE) 2015 "Qualification Requirements for Delivery of Cosmetic Procedures".

Although these qualifications are NOT MANDATORY, we hope this is a glimpse of what is to come and that all practitioners will be required to have these qualifications to ensure good practice.

The qualification has been created to develop and reward aesthetic practitioners working today and in the future, to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and aesthetics sector.

You will have the opportunity to learn a great deal from this course that will provide relevant new skills, knowledge and will encourage both academic and professional development so that you can move forward to realise not just your own potential but also that of organisations across the industry.

This qualification is very in-depth, you do need to understand this is a whole new level of qualifications and you will be expected to put in a lot of hard work to achieve this qualification. It is not a matter of how many days of training, this training will be delivered over months, with different learning assessments and methods, such as online and classroom-based learning.

Entry Requirements

A Ofqual Regulated Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice.

AND

Hold a current, valid first aid qualification, which can be any of the following:

A Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work.
A Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid.
A Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis.

Be a fully qualified and registered nurse or doctor.

If you do not already have these qualifications, we teach them.

All learners must prove they hold a relevant English Language qualification, if English is not their first language.

The Aims of this Qualification

To develop an understanding of tattoo removal.
To demonstrate competence at carrying out tattoo removal.
To provide a progression route within the beauty industry for those interested in advanced skin treatments.

Course Requirements

This is a 4 Day Practical Training Course, you can start this course straight away.

3 Assignments need to be completed before any practical training, so the first few months will be assignments and pre learning modules via our online training portal.

There are 6 assignments to complete in total.

You have 1 year to complete the course.

Practical Assessments

20 x Practical Assessments.

10 x Botulinum Toxin

10 x Dermal Filler (6 must be via needle and 4 must be via cannula.

You will be required to supply models for the course.

We will do our best to find some models, but this cannot be guarenteed.

All of the theoretical sides of this training course will be undertaken via our online training portal. Once you book your course and payment has been received, you will be sent your login details, to sign in and complete your theory home study modules.

There are 7 modules to this course, you must complete the modules throughout the course.

You can download our online training portal via the app store, where you will have direct access to the online portal via your phone or iPad. You just need to search in the app store "Bella Mai Academy" or click on the picture below.

Bella Mai Academy Online Training Portal

UK Aesthetics Regulation: What the August 2025 Gov.uk Announcement Means

On 6 August 2025, the UK government released a press statement announcing major regulatory changes to the aesthetics industry. These updates are part of the Health and Care Act and aim to crack down on unsafe, unregulated treatments.

According to the Department of Health and Social Care, this will include:

A new licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
Limiting high-risk treatments (such as non-surgical BBLs) to qualified healthcare professionals (Medics) in CQC-registered premises.
A requirement for local authority licensing for providers offering injectables like Botox and fillers.
A ban on under-18s receiving high-risk procedures without sign-off from a healthcare professional.

Why These Changes Are Happening

This follows increasing pressure on the NHS to deal with complications from botched procedures, growing public concern, and industry calls for tighter regulation. Health Minister Karin Smyth MP stated that the goal is to protect public safety, regulate rogue practitioners, and bring the industry in line with medical safety standards.

What This Means for You

Whether you are a solo practitioner, clinic owner, or training academy, here’s what you should be doing now:

Upgrade Your CPD Certificates—You are at risk if you offer skin treatments, advanced treatments, or injectables without Ofqual-recognised Qualifications. CPD or manufacturer-led certificates will likely not meet licensing standards.

Check the Treatments You Offer - Are you offering anything that could be classified as high-risk? If so, you may need a healthcare professional on-site or medical oversight to stay compliant.

Prepare for Licensing

When local authorities start issuing licences, they’ll be looking for proof of:

Qualifications (not CPD certificates).
Hygiene and safety protocols.
Insurance.
Treatment suitability assessments.

What Happens Next?

The government will open a public consultation to decide exactly which treatments are considered high-risk, what qualifications are required, and how the licensing system will be enforced.

We expect:

A tiered system classifying treatments as red, amber, or green.
A clear definition of who can perform which treatments.
Enforcement via fines and possible restrictions on non-compliant businesses via local councils.

It is about future-proofing your career and protecting your clients. Whether you’re just starting out or have been trading for years, now is the time to tighten up your standards, training and compliance.

Want to read the official announcement?
Click here for the full gov.uk statement.