SkinSmart™ Level 1

Professional Spray Tan Foundations

(Beginner 1:1 Training – UK Accredited)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Looking to start a professional career in spray tanning or add tanning to your existing beauty business?
SkinSmart™ Level 1 is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly UK-accredited spray tan training course, designed to teach correct technique, skin understanding, and professional standards from day one.

This course goes far beyond basic application. You’ll learn not only how to spray tan, but why techniques work, how skin behaves, how to consult professionally, and how to deliver safe, consistent, high-quality results across all clients.

Combining structured theory with intensive 1:1 practical training, SkinSmart™ Level 1 gives you the confidence, competence, and credibility to begin working professionally as a spray tan technician — whether mobile, home-based, or within a salon environment.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

• Complete beginners with no prior spray tanning experience
• Beauty professionals adding spray tanning to their service menu
• Home-based or mobile therapists launching a tanning business
• Career-changers seeking a recognised UK professional qualification
• Anyone wanting correct foundations, not rushed or brand-led training

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Spray Tan Science & Skin Fundamentals

• How DHA works and interacts with the skin to create a long-lasting tan

• Skin structure, the acid mantle, and preparation fundamentals

• Understanding exfoliation, hydration, and skin condition

Skin Typing & Colour Confidence

• Fitzpatrick skin types and undertones

• Choosing the correct solution depth for different clients

• Confidently tanning clients of colour and working across all skin tones

• Avoiding common colour mistakes and overdevelopment

Professional Application Technique

• Machine setup, spray gun control, and overspray management

• Correct body positioning and spray patterns

• Full-body application for even, streak-free results

• Blending and detailing tricky areas: hands, feet, elbows, knees

Consultation, Safety & Client Care

• Professional consultation structure and expectation management

• Contraindications and when not to tan

• Patch testing protocols

• Client aftercare advice and result longevity

• Health & safety, therapist hygiene, and ventilation best practice

Professional Standards

• Calm, confident client communication

• Ethical practice and professionalism

• Setting yourself up for insurance and commercial work

COURSE FORMAT

Hybrid Learning Structure

Online Theory (Pre-Course):
Complete structured online modules and knowledge checks at your own pace before attending your practical session.

In-Person Practical Training (1:1):
A dedicated, hands-on training day with a certified SkinSmart™ educator, focused on correct technique, confidence, and personalised feedback.

Case Studies:
Submit 3 client case studies from home for trainer feedback and final certification.

COURSE INCLUDES

• Downloadable SkinSmart™ training manual and digital study materials
• Professional product and equipment guidance
• Exclusive student support during and after training
• Personalised educator feedback
• Certificate issued upon successful completion of all assessments

DURATION & CPD

• Approx. 12 hours of combined learning
• UK-accredited professional training suitable for insurance
• Counts towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

ASSESSMENT

• Online knowledge quiz (multiple choice)
• In-person practical assessment
• Submission of 3 successful client case studies

All assessments are designed to ensure real-world competence, not just course completion.

ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION

This course is fully accredited for professional practice and insurance within the UK.

Successful graduates receive:
• An official SkinSmart™ Level 1 Accredited Certificate
• Certification suitable for commercial spray tanning and professional insurance

DELIVERY METHOD

Hybrid course:
Online theory + in-person 1:1 practical training