Overview

This qualification is informed by employers and national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a LASER Systems practitioner specialising in hair growth reduction and skin rejuvenation. Learners must achieve all mandatory units, which include:

• Perform hair growth reduction using LASER Systems
• Perform skin rejuvenation using LASER systems

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety pertaining to level 4 aesthetic therapies. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate, consult with and analyse clients for treatment, whilst honing their customer service skills.

Entry Requirements

Learners are required to hold:

• Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy or an Access to Aesthetics qualification or equivalent. All qualifications must include A&P at level 3

• Core of Knowledge for Laser and Light Devices

The Core of Knowledge can be completed at the same time, please follow the link below:

VTCT/ITEC Level 4 Core of Knowledge for Laser and Light Devices

Course Content

On completion of this qualification, learners will:

• Interpret the environmental and safety considerations when using LASER systems
• Comprehend protocols and guidelines when using LASER systems
• Know the relevant anatomy, physiology and pathologies using LASER systems
• Demonstrate how to consult, plan and prepare for  LASER systems
• Demonstrate how to provide skin rejuvenation & hair reduction treatments using LASER systems

Skin rejuvenation will include the following treatments on the face and body:

• Reduction of fine lines
• Reduction of superficial telangiectasia/vascular lesions
• Improvement of superficial blemishes
• Improvement of pigmentation variations
• Improvement of skin texture

Hair removal will include treatment of all face and body areas on a range of hair types and skin colours.

A range of LASER systems will be used during training such as Diode, nD:Yag and Alexandrite LASERS which makes us unique to other training establishments.

Assessment

Learners must complete all assessment requirements

1. Course work/portfolio evidence

Learners must evidence their knowledge and understanding of the taught content, this is most effectively done with the use of course work. Course work can take the form of assignments/work sheets/projects/tests for example, and will be internally set, internally marked and externally sampled.

2. Case studies/portfolio evidence

Learners must produce a treatment portfolio, which is required to be completed under the supervision of a lecturer who must monitor the quality of the treatments performed throughout the learner’s training, to ensure that they meet the given criteria. All case studies must be completed and marked prior to the learner completing the summative practical assessments. Learners must complete case study practice demonstrating 5 treatments (that can be combined) to cover the range.

3. Summative practical assessments

The practical assessments will be conducted by centre assessors through direct observation. The summative assessment must take place under controlled conditions, in a realistic working environment on a real client and in a commercially acceptable timeframe for the practical treatment being assessed. In preparation for the summative assessment, centres are advised to ensure learners have carried out a series of formatively assessed case studies, comprising complete practical treatments, in accordance with the practical assessment criteria for the qualification.

Course Duration 

Two theory days will be carried out remotely via a ‘virtual classroom’ to minimise travel time, whilst the four practical days will take place ay the academy.

Online Virtual Classroom: Monday 30th September & Tuesday 1st October

Onsite: Sunday 20th October – Tuesday 22nd October

Summative Assessment Onsite: Monday 4th November

Course Fees

€1490 – Certificate in LASER

€1590 when you book Core of Knowledge with the Certificate in Laser

Funding Opportunities

This qualification is listed by QQI on the National Framework, and is eligible for TESG funding.  Please contact your local Social Welfare for details.