Unlock the secrets to advanced skincare treatments and become a master in the field of beauty therapy with our comprehensive Level 4 certification course. This intensive program delves into cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technologies designed to rejuvenate and transform the skin, catering to the evolving demands of the modern beauty industry.
Who’s the course for?
The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation is a vocational qualification aimed at those who wish to pursue a career as an employed and/or self-employed beauty therapist specialising in hair removal and skin rejuvenation.
This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes the required elements to work as a specialist beauty therapist. Learners must achieve all mandatory units including:
Learners will gain knowledge of anatomy, physiology and health and safety whilst looking in depth at the physiology of aging. They will develop the skills to consult with and manage clients and learn how to provide a range of beauty treatments including basic and advanced epilation along with laser and IPL applications.
Throughout the course, learners will also develop their communication, problem solving, research skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial and customer service skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in additional training for micro needling and skin peel, receiving a Gateshead College Certificate.
Level 3 beauty qualification, including facial electrotherapy treatments.
We will check in with you throughout the course to ensure you are developing the skills and knowledge you need to confidently pass this course.
Your theoretical knowledge will be tested through written assignments and formal testing and your practical knowledge will be assessed through working in Botanica, our commercial salon, on fellow students and paying clients.
You may also be asked to carry out case study work or research at home. All assessments will against the City and Guilds awarding body standards.
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All practical sessions will be taught in our commercial hair, beauty and barbering salon, Botanica working with paying clients as well as practising on other students.
The salon is equipped with industry standard kit and modelled on any professional salon you’d find on the high street.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246 [email protected] or via Live Chat.
We work with a wide range of beauty professional companies such as Eve Taylor, Dermalux, to give you the product knowledge and skills requested by employers in the industry.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
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