Overview

This qualification, informed by employers and national occupational standards for beauty therapy, includes all the required elements to work effectively as a LASER Systems practitioner specializing 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
• Core of knowledge for LASER and Light Devices

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 analyze clients for treatment, whilst honing their customer service skills.

Entry Requirements

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

Course Content

Unit 1 UBT451 Perform Hair Growth Reduction Using LASER Systems

• 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, making us unique compared to other training establishments.

Unit 2 UBT453 Perform Skin Rejuvenation 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

Unit 3 UBT449 Core of Knowledge

This unit is delivered through an e-learning platform and must be completed before attending practical sessions.

Upon completion, learners will:

• Comprehend laser safety legislation, measures, and management
• Comprehend risk assessments, hazards, and safety
• Comprehend laser and light technologies (radiation and tissue interaction)

Assessment

1. Course Work
   • Learners must evidence their knowledge and understanding of the taught content through assignments, worksheets, and tests.
2. Case Studies
   • Learners must produce a treatment portfolio of case studies, completed under the supervision of a lecturer, to ensure quality. All case studies must be completed and marked prior to the summative practical assessments.
3. Summative Practical Assessments
   • Conducted by centre assessors through direct observation, these assessments take place under controlled conditions on real clients in a commercially acceptable timeframe.
4. Online Theory Exam
   • Core of Knowledge is assessed through an online theory exam.

Course Duration

Core of Knowledge must be completed in your own time before attending onsite dates.

Online Virtual Classroom

• 3 x tutorials that can be taken at your own pace.  Please allow 2 Hours per tutorial.  All tutorials must be completed before onsite training takes place.  Please ensure you book your place before 12th May to allow sufficient time to complete online units.

Onsite Training – 3 Days

• Dates: Saturday 24th – Monday 26th May
• Time: 10am – 5pm

Summative Assessments Onsite – 2 Days

• Date: Monday 9th  & Monday 16th June
• Time: 10am – 5pm

Core of Knowledge Theory Examination

• Date to be confirmed

Course Fees: €1350

• A deposit of €350 is required upon booking. The balance of fees must be can be paid in instalments.

Funding Opportunities

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