Electrical and Mechanical facial treatments
NVQ Unit BT19 Improve face and skin condition using electro-therapy
Course Introduction
This course is tailor made to allow progression for the experienced and enthusiastic Beauty Therapist, enabling you to work confidently with all equipment. These units are about improving face and skin condition by using electro-therapy. It covers the skills involved in providing a thorough consultation with the client to formulate a specific treatment plan. You will prepare and perform a range of electro-therapy facial treatments, as well as provide the relevant treatment advice. To carry out these units you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work .You will need to maintain your personal appearance and have good communication with the client the main outcomes of these units are To prepare for the face treatment
Consult and plan the treatment with the client
Perform electro-therapy treatments
Complete the treatment using a variety of equipment you will learn to master application of direct and indirect high frequency, galvanic, faradic, microcurrent, , and vacuum suction to a very high standard which will help you to develop into becoming an excellent therapist. Training is intense and full commitment to home practice is essential.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with a qualification that is recognised in industry and will enable you to gain insurance that is necessary in today’s industry.

Each unit can be taken individually if required
 
Entrance Requirements
Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards Recognised NVQ level 2 qualification (Please bring a copy of certificate with you on day 1 of the course)
Dress
Professional salon uniform
Duration
Three days - 10.00am-4.00pm
Plus
Assessment Day
Cost
Training - £410
Plus
£60 for additional assessment sessions if required
Kit – access to electrical equipment will be required for practice and case study work, academy can advise
Text book – academy can advise please ask for an order form
VTCT Lifetime registration fee (if required) - £16
Scheme of Work
Day 1 - Galvanic desincrustation & iontopherisis Direct high frequency
  • Input on related theory
  • Outline case study criteria
  • Practical demonstration of equipment application
  • Student practical performance (a client will be required)
Day 2
Indirect high frequency& vacuum
  • Input on related theory
  • Recap of case study criteria
  • Practical demonstration of equipment application
  • Student practical performance (a client will be required)
Day 3
    Faradic & Microcurrent
  • Input on related theory
  • Revision for independent exams
  • Practical demonstration of equipment application
  • Student practical performance (a client will be required)
A six week gap between day three and assessment sessions will be given to allow for completion of work required and preparation for practical assessments.
Day 3 Assessment Day
  • Written assessment for each unit which you need to achieve 70% and then oral questioning is allowed to achieve the required 100%
  • Practical assessment – of at least two pieces of equipment linked together
You will need to complete case study treatments on five different clients on at least five separate occasions to cover four out of the five facial types of equipment listed.You will need to consider skin types of clients and objectives.

As previously stated this is a flexible course and will be designed to suit the needs of the salon and therapist. To tailor your course package please contact the academy to arrange course content and dates that are suitable for you.

Training and assessing in the workplace can be accommodated but traveling expenses will be added to the course fees.


T: +44 (0)2392 265278 or +44 (0) 781 1630531 E: info@abfabbeautytraining.co.uk