Official VTCT Skills (ITEC) Approved Training Centre

Professional Scalp Micropigmentation Training in London

Micropixink Training Centre is an Official VTCT Skills (ITEC) Approved Training Centre in London, specialising in professional scalp micropigmentation education for new and experienced practitioners.

Our training pathways combine structured theory, guided preparation, live demonstrations, supervised practical experience and professional assessment. Students develop safe working practices, strong technical control and the ability to plan natural, individually tailored scalp micropigmentation treatments.

Specialist Scalp Micropigmentation Training Covers:

Male and Female Hair Loss

Post-Transplant Density Enhancement

Alopecia

FUE scar camouflage

Density restoration

FUT linear scar camouflage

Hairline reconstruction

Post-traumatic scar camouflage

Full-scalp SMP

Individual treatment planning

Professional Skills Development

Scalp Assessment

Depth, Pressure and Spacing

Hairline Design and Mapping

Adapting Techniques to Individual Cases

Pigment and Colour Selection

Safe Working Practices

Machine and Needle Control

Pre-care and Aftercare

An Ofqual-regulated SMP Qualification

Micropixink Training Centre delivers the VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Scalp Micropigmentation Treatments.

This Ofqual-regulated qualification covers the professional knowledge, practical skills, consultation procedures, treatment protocols, safety standards and professional responsibilities required to perform scalp micropigmentation treatments.

Qualification Details

Qualification

VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Scalp Micropigmentation Treatments

Qualification Number

610/1642/1

Level

4

Entry requirement

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology or an accepted equivalent

Guided Learning Hours

170 hours for the complete qualification

Total Qualification Time

330 hours

Minimum Age

18+

Awarding organisation

VTCT Skills

Regulation

Ofqual

21 Guided Learning Hours relate specifically to the UBT446 SMP unit. The complete qualification includes 170 Guided Learning Hours. These figures must not be presented as the number of practical academy training hours.

Choose Your Pathway

Course Package

Professional Upgrade

Price

£1,200

Suitable for

Practising SMP artists

Previous SMP qualification
required

Yes

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

Required before completion

Pre-training

Independent study

Practical training

Final assessment pathway

Supervised live models

1

Models provided

Yes

External case studies required

6

Level 4 training manual

Included

Infection control theory within
Level 4

Included

Separate certified CPD Infection Control course

Not included

SMP machine

Provided for assessment

Professional SMP kit

Not included

Pigments and needles to keep

Not included

Equipment used during academy training

Provided

Professional photography

Included

Portfolio development

Portfolio review

Final practical assessment

Included

Assessment guidance

Included

Six months of guided support

Not Included

Licensing and insurance
guidance

Included

VTCT Skills registration

Included

Course Package

Foundation Pathway

Price

£3,500

Suitable for

Beginners

Previous SMP qualification
required

No

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

Required before completion

Pre-training

1 month of guided preparation

Practical training

4 full days

Supervised live models

6

Models provided

Yes

External case studies required

No

Level 4 training manual

Included

Infection control theory within
Level 4

Included

Separate certified CPD Infection Control course

Not included

SMP machine

Included

Professional SMP kit

Not included

Pigments and needles to keep

Not included

Equipment used during academy training

Provided

Professional photography

Included

Portfolio development

Included

Final practical assessment

Included

Assessment guidance

Included

Six months of guided support

Included

Licensing and insurance
guidance

Included

VTCT Skills registration

Included

Course Package

Signature Pathway

Price

£5,000

Suitable for

Beginners

Previous SMP qualification
required

No

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

VTCT Level 3 qualification included

Pre-training

2 months of guided preparation

Practical training

6 full days

Supervised live models

12

Models provided

Yes

External case studies required

No

Level 4 training manual

Included

Infection control theory within
Level 4

Included

Separate certified CPD Infection Control course

Included

SMP machine

Included within the professional kit

Professional SMP kit

Included 

Pigments, needles and practice materials to keep

Included

Equipment used during academy training

Provided

Professional photography

Included

Portfolio development

Extended portfolio development

Final practical assessment

Included

Assessment guidance

Included

Six months of guided support

Included

Licensing and insurance
guidance

Included

VTCT Skills registration

Included

Equipment During Training

All machines, pigments, needles, latex, PPE and clinical materials required during academy training and assessment are provided.

The equipment included for students to keep depends on the selected pathway:

  • Basic: SMP machine
  • Signature: professional SMP kit containing a machine, pigments, needles and practice materials