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Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice develops foundational competence in preventing cross-contamination and maintaining hygienic beauty and aesthetic work environment...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Beauty & Aesthetics
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice develops foundational competence in preventing cross-contamination and maintaining hygienic beauty and aesthetic work environments.

The programme covers microbiology basics, transmission routes, hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation awareness, equipment hygiene, clinical waste, sharps awareness, infection-risk assessment and record keeping.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Infection-Control Fundamentals
  2. Microbiology Basics
  3. Bacteria
  4. Viruses
  5. Fungi
  6. Routes of Transmission
  7. Cross-Contamination
  8. Hand Hygiene
  9. Personal Protective Equipment
  10. Cleaning
  11. Disinfection
  12. Sterilisation Awareness
  13. Tool and Equipment Hygiene
  14. Workstation Hygiene
  15. Clinical-Waste Management
  16. Sharps-Disposal Awareness
  17. Infection-Risk Assessment
  18. Hazard Control
  19. Duty of Care
  20. Infection-Control Records
  21. Practical Hygiene Scenarios
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Practical Learning Knowledge you can apply

Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.

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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice

This PIMS Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice course is suitable for Beauty and Aesthetic Learners, Salon Personnel, Spa Personnel, Clinic Support Staff and individuals requiring aesthetic-practice infection-control knowledge.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop infection-control competence
  • Strengthen hygiene practices
  • Improve cross-contamination prevention
  • Develop safe waste-management awareness
  • Improve infection-risk assessment
  • Strengthen infection-control documentation
Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice program benefits
Level 2 Award in Infection Control and Prevention in Aesthetic Practice assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical demonstration and portfolio review.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, scenario-based questions, hygiene demonstrations and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 2 case studies and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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