Withdrawn Qualifications

Information on Gatehouse Awards qualifications that are being withdrawn, including last registration and certification dates, and guidance for centres and learners.

About These Withdrawn Qualifications

These qualifications are in the process of being withdrawn from the GA qualification portfolio and will shortly no longer be available for new registrations or certification. Centres should refer to the last registration and certification dates below to ensure all learners can complete and be certificated within the permitted timescale.

What This Means for Centres and Learners

If you have learners currently registered on any of the qualifications below, you can continue to deliver and assess them up to the last certification date shown. No new learner registrations will be accepted after the last registration date. If you have any questions about the withdrawal arrangements or need support transitioning learners to a replacement qualification, please get in touch.

Withdrawn Qualifications

GA Level 3 Award in Electrolysis

QAN: 610/2154/4 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

    GA Level 4 Certificate in Core Standards for NonSurgical Skin Procedures

    QAN: 610/0548/4 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

      GA Level 4 Certificate in Clinical Skin Analysis, Assessment and Treatment Planning

      QAN: 610/0518/6 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

        GA Level 4 Award in Microneedling

        QAN: 610/0504/6 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

          GA Level 4 Award in Chemical Skin Peeling

          QAN: 610/0703/1 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

            GA Level 4 Award in Blemish Removal

            QAN: 610/0658/0 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

              GA Level 4 Award in Microblading

              QAN: 610/0719/5 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                GA Level 4 Award in Micropigmentation (LIP, BROW, EYE)

                QAN: 610/0682/8 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                  GA Level 4 Award in Micropigmentation for the Scalp

                  QAN: 610/4954/2 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                    GA Level 4 Award in Micropigmentation for Camouflage, the Areola-Nipple Complex, and Scar Reduction

                    QAN: 610/5023/4 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                      GA Level 4 Diploma in Micropigmentation and Microblading

                      QAN: 610/0885/0 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                        GA Level 4 Certificate in LIPLED Treatments for Hair Reduction, Skin Rejuvenation and Active Acne Procedures

                        QAN: 610/0919/2 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                          GA Level 5 Award in Laser and IPL Treatments for Benign Vascular Lesions

                          QAN: 610/1198/8 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th September 2026.

                            GA Level 4 Diploma in Microneedling, Chemical Skin Peeling, Blemish Removal and LIPLED Treatments for Hair Reduction, Skin Rejuvenation and Active Acne Procedures

                            QAN: 610/1048/0 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th March 2027.

                              GA Level 4 Diploma in Microneedling, Chemical Skin Peeling and Blemish Removal

                              QAN: 610/0883/7 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th March 2027.

                                GA Level 4 Diploma in Microneedling and Chemical Skin Peeling

                                QAN:610/0884/9 Registration End Date: 30th September 2026. Certification End Date: 30th March 2027.

                                  Qualification Specifications

                                  The specifications below remain available for reference for centres with learners still completing these qualifications.

                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 3 Award in Electrolysis V1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Certificate in Core Standards for Non-Surgical Skin Procedures V1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Certificate in Clinical Skin Analysis, Assessment and Treatment Planning v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Award in Microneedling v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Award in Chemical Skin Peeling v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Award in Blemish Removal V1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Award in Microblading v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Award in Micropigmentation v1.2
                                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Award in Micropigmentation for the Scalp V1 Nov 2024
                                  Qualification Specification GA Level 4 Award in Micropigmentation for Camouflage, Areola-Nipple Complex, and Scar Reduction V1 Nov 2024
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Diploma in Micropigmentation and Microblading v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Certificate in LIPLED Treatments for Hair Reduction, Skin Rejuvenation and Active Acne Procedures V1.4 April 2024
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 5 Award in Laser and IPL Treatments for Benign Vascular Lesions v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Diploma in Microneedling, Chemical Skin Peeling, Blemish Removal and LIPLED Treatments for Hair Reduction, Skin Rejuvenation and Active Acne Procedures V2.1 April 2024
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Diploma in Microneedling, Chemical Skin Peeling and Blemish Removal v1.2
                                  GA Qualification Specification Level 4 Diploma in Microneedling and Chemical Skin Peeling v1.2

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