VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Epilation
Course Introduction
Epilation is the permanent removal of superfluous (unwanted) hair. A highly profitable and popular treatment. You will receive training with the use of Diathermy, Galvanic and Blend techniques; therefore you will be able to adapt your working techniques to suit the client’s needs. You will be shown hair removal from several areas of the body allowing you to treat clients to a professional standard with exceptional standards of hygiene and health and safety requirements.

This course is suitable for those employed in beauty and others who wish to acquire expertise in Epilation. It is an excellent therapy to continue with your Beauty Therapy career and to add to your other qualifications. 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.
Entrance Requirements
Candidates are recommended to have previous qualifications in the medical or beauty fields. Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards
Dress
Professional salon uniform
Course Content
  • Related Anatomy & Physiology
  • Hair cycle
  • Benefits and effects of treatment
  • Contra-indications & contra-actions to treatment
  • Client consultation and treatment planning
  • Aftercare advice
  • Health, safety & hygiene
  • Practical application of Diathermy, Galvanic and Blend techniques to
  • the face, legs, body and arms
Duration
Three days – 10.00-4.00
plus
Two Assessment Days – 10.00am-1.00pm
Cost
Training - £410
Text books - Academy will advise.
Kit – Blend Epilation unit will need to be purchased for completion of case study plus needle holder, forceps, box of needles and associated electrodes -£675 (approx) plus VAT & carriage – academy can advise,
Or
Access to this equipment in the work place is required for case study clients to be completed.
Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards (if required) - £55
Additional assessment session (if required) - £60
VTCT Lifetime registration fee (if required) - £16
Assessment in the work place can be arranged, an additional cost will be charged to cover travel
Scheme of Work
Day 1
  • Input on related theory
  • Outline case study criteria
  • Demonstration of diathermy technique to specified areas of the body
  • Student practical performance on each other
Day 2
  • Input on related theory
  • Demonstration of Galvanic technique to specified areas of the body & face
  • Student practical performance on each other
Day 3
  • Input on related theory
  • Demonstration of Blend technique to specified areas of the body & face
  • Student practical performance on each other
A two week gap between day one, two and day three will be given. An eight week gap between day three and the two assessment days will be given to allow for completion of case studies and revision for written assessment.
Day 4 & 5 - Assessment day You will need to provide your own clients for these sessions to cover assessment requirements. An independent exam paper will also be completed on this day.

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