Aesthetic Practitioner Level 4 Training Course

The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed as a gateway from Access Practitioner to become an Aesthetic Practitioner.

Mandatory Units:

• Management of Health, Safety and Security in the
Salon
• Client care and communication in beauty related
industries
• Laser and light treatments for Hair Removal
• Laser and light treatments for Skin Rejuvenation

Course Duration

2 day course - Start: 9:30 am, Finish: 4:30 pm.

Plus Assessment Day (preferably within 1-2 weeks)

Course Format

• Observational Learning
• Educator demonstration & explanation
• Practical Workshops
• Hands on learning with tutor demonstration and explanations

Progression & Opportunities

To become an Aesthetic Practitioner or work in within the laser industry.
AP Level 4 graduates may apply for AP Level 5.

How to Apply

The knowledgeable a-training team can advise on upcoming course dates, Registered Prior Learning applications (for those with alternative prerequesite experience) and further course and qualification details that you may require.

You will Learn

Differences between laser and IPL technology and treatments
Health & safety and hazards
Room preparation - essential equipment and set up
Anatomy of hair growth cycle; factors affecting hair growth
Fitzpatrick Skin Types 1-6
Time gaps between treatments
Selecting different equipment with appropriate parameters
How to change parameters for different results and different skin types
Contra-indications to laser and light treatments
Laser protocols
Consultations
Practical application of using lasers and IPL equipment
Performing patch tests
Record keeping
Practical participation of receiving treatmentsCautions in respect of sun exposure
Aftercare advice
Skin rejuvenation of redness; pigmentation; fine lines and wrinkles; superficial damage
Skin tightening
Anatomy of skin - layers of the skin; collagen; hyaluronic acid
Skin diseases
Vascular stains - cherry angiomas, venous lake, port wine, spider nevi, facial and leg spider veins
Cooling techniques - what can and cannot be cooled
Practical treatments for skin tightening
Practical treatments for skin rejuvenation
Practical treatments for pigmentation
Thorough consultation process
Full overview of anatomy
Complications and contraindications

Prequisites (Requirements to Study)

Completed Access Practitioner
Level 3 Beauty Qualification
Relevant Semi-permanent Make-up Qualification