Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments

Debut Training Academy are excited to be offering this progression qualification for those learners that are interested in completing a laser and intense pulsed light qualification.

The VTCT level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments is a vocationally related qualification and is focused on reducing hair growth and photo rejuvenation of the skin using intense light and laser treatments. In this qualification, you will develop an understanding of managing safe working practices and how to identify and control hazards.

You will also learn how to identify hair and skin conditions and those clients suitable for intense light and laser system treatments.

FUNDING AVAILABLE (Advanced Learner Loan)

This course is funded for learners 19 years and over.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is one day a week training at our Wickford Academy and runs for 8 weeks

Course content

Through this unit, you will develop your management skills around the implementation and management of health, safety and security practices in your salon. You will evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of risk assessments, justify and monitor newly implemented and existing health, safety and security practices, comply with health and safety legislation and regulations, and manage the improvements through monitoring staff.

This unit is suitable for hairdressing, barbering, beauty salon, nail salon and spa managers.

This unit is about preparation for work and is based on capability and knowledge. This develops your knowledge of client care and communication in the beauty-related industries. You will develop the ability to adapt the provision of client care and your communication skills, to the needs of different clients, as well as learn how to manage client expectations.

This unit is about reducing hair growth using intense light and laser systems. You will need to have knowledge of safe working practice and controlling hazards in the salon.

You will be able to identify hair and skin conditions and those clients suitable for laser and light system treatments. You will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene procedures throughout your work.

This unit is about using intense light and laser systems for photorejuvenation of the skin. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit include preparing for and providing laser and intense pulsed light treatment to treat skin imperfections including telangiectasia spider naevi bloodspots, fine lines, photo ageing, uneven pigmentation, colour and texture on the face, neck, chest, hands and other body areas with lesions suitable for treatment.

You will need to have knowledge of safe working practices and controlling hazards in the salon. You will be able to identify skin conditions and those clients suitable for intense light and laser system treatments.

Through a range of classroom work activities
Through completion of theory tasks and work study completed on the learning portal
Through completion of practical treatment assessments
Through completion of written assignments
Through multiple choice exams
Group work activities

Study an additional Level 4 course in a different area in beauty or progress onto an advanced Level 5 course
Potential self-employment as a beauty therapist
Potential employment within a salon as a Senior Therapist or Manager
Employment as a Beauty Assessor (Teacher)

Arrange your own work experience at a local salon (approximately 30 hours to be completed over the course programme)

Level 4 Tutor & IQA Kailea Walsh

Kailea started her beauty career when she left school at the age of 16, she attended college and completed her level 2 and 3...

This course includes:

Use and detailed knowledge of our machine, training using Dermalogica products

VTCT Level 4 certification on the completion of the qualification

You will be provided with a personal folder, bespoke learner workbooks for all modules and an individual email account

An advice and guidance session / induction prior to commencement

Work experience opportunities to gain salon working experience for your CV

Careers and course progression advice

Please contact us for our next course dates, we would love to get you started on your learning journey