AP301 Skincare to Support Aesthetic Procedures Assignment Brief 2026

When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:

Assessment of this unit will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:

1.2 Implement health, safety and hygiene according to legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines

1.3 Identify and evaluate the client’s objectives, skin concerns, expectations and desired outcomes, including treatment history, skincare routine, lifestyle and alternative options

1.4 Discuss and confirm with the client, they understand the proposed treatment including expected outcomes, possible contraactions, adverse reactions and physical sensation

1.5 Gain and record informed consent to meet organisational and insurance requirements

2.2 Carry out a skin analysis to identify skin type classification, condition, using a lamp, magnifier and digital analysis technology

2.3 Select and use skincare products to carry out a deep cleanse and exfoliation

2.4 Select skin warming technique and carry out safe and effective comedone extraction according to facial treatment protocol

2.5 Apply and remove the selected mask or peel product

2.6 Monitor the client’s health, wellbeing and skin reaction throughout the facial and adapt the treatment and take action in the event of an adverse reaction

3.2 Complete the client’s treatment records and store in accordance with data legislation

3.3 Use reflective practice to evaluate the facial skincare treatment and take appropriate action

3.4 Provide aftercare advice and recommendations on products and treatment/s

3.5 Clearly and concisely record the outcome and evaluation of the facial skincare treatment

4.2 Explain why the therapist must work within ethical and sustainable best practice and legal requirements

4.3 Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the facial skincare treatment

4.4 Discuss the relative and absolute contra-indications relevant to facial skincare treatment

4.5 Describe the legal and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis, referral and signed, informed consent

4.6 Understand the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and lesions and referring to a relevant healthcare professional

5.2 Describe the adverse reactions associated with facial skincare and how to respond

5.3 Explain the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the facial treatment

5.4 Justify the importance of discussing the client’s objectives, concerns, expectations and desired outcomes and agreeing the treatment plan, fee and options

5.5 Explain the importance of following treatment protocol

5.6 Explain the importance of magnification, illumination and preparing the client’s face to carry out skin analysis to determine treatment plan

5.7 Describe the types, benefits, limitations and risks in the use of hygiene and skincare products and equipment

5.8 Explain the manual techniques used in facials and how to adapt the treatment to meet the client’s needs

5.9 Describe how to prepare and use skincare products and equipment

5.10 Explain the risks, limitations and restrictions associated with self-heating masks and superficial skin peels

5.11 Describe the skin’s barrier function and the pH scale and the relevance to skin sensitivity

5.12 Explain the action of acid and alkali concentrations on the skin and the importance of carrying out sensitivity tests

5.13 Describe the increased risk of photosensitivity and ways to protect the skin

5.14 Explain why you need to monitor the client’s health and wellbeing during and after the treatment

6.2 Explain the legal requirements for completing and storing client records including the significance of consensual photographic evidence of the treatment area

6.3 Describe the expected treatment outcomes and the importance of providing aftercare advice and recommendations on products, treatments and aesthetic procedures

6.4 Explain the purpose of conducting and recording reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future treatments