TRAINING COURSES IN INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL)

Course Duration

The Hair Reduction and Skin Rejuvenation Courses can be taken separately (5 days per course) or combined (8 days):

Safety Course

• 2 days (compulsory)

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) & Laser Training Courses

• 3 days Hair Reduction (theory and practical)

AND / OR

• 3 days Skin Rejuvenation (theory and practical)

Methods of Assessment

Assessment is undertaken on a continuous basis throughout the course and may include a combination of the following methods:

• Practical Demonstrations
• Oral questions / explanations
• Role play
• Theory
• Treatment plans / Case studies
• Assignments

Key Topics

Safety Unit

• Physics of Light & Laser beams
• Laser & Light Systems
• Safety & responsibility
• Laser Classes
• Beam hazards & non beam hazards
• Maximum Permissible Exposure
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• Personal protective equipment
• Light & tissue interaction

Hair Reduction

• Skin anatomy revision
• Hair anatomy revision
• Fitzpatrick Skin Types
• Ethnic Colour Types
• Contra indications
• Client assessment & consultation
• Test patch procedures
• Treatment procedure
• Practical IPL application

Skin Rejuvenation

• Skin anatomy revision
• Wound Healing process
• Skin Aging
• Skin conditions
• Contra indications
• Fitzpatrick Skin Types
• Ethnic Colour Types
• Client assessment & consultation

• Test patch procedures
• Treatment procedure
• Practical IPL application

Pre-Requisites

Although these courses are a direct entry program there are requirements that participants have to meet, either:

Industry Experience

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Beauty Therapy
• Medical Practitioner
• Nursing Qualification
• plus a minimum of 12 months practical experience

No Industry Experience

• Pre-requisite units from the national beauty training package must be completed prior to course commencement
• plus a minimum of 12 months practical experience

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Recognition of Prior Learning

We can upgrade your qualification by assessing your current skills and abilities.

To achieve this, you need to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills required to be achieved in the Unit of Competency. Practical assessments may be required.

Please contact the college for further information and a RPL information kit.

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Course Fees

Go to the Course Fees page to view our latest prices, or contact the college directly for further information.

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Educators Qualifications

All our Beauty Therapy trainers have Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace training.

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Course Requirements

• Senior First Aid certificate is organised by the college or done externally
• Attendance of product knowledge seminars as organised by the college

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Disclaimer

Fuss Beauty College reserves the right to update the course and/or make changes to ensure that all courses are valid at the time of training - this also applies to fees.

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Career Choices

IPL or Laser Specialist:

• in a salon / spa
• in your own business
• working with a cosmetic surgeon
• operate a mobile service