Laser & Intense Pulsed Laser (IPL) Treatments L4 Certificate

Throughout the course, you will develop an in depth understanding of laser and light technologies, treatment parameters, client assessment, contraindications, safety procedures, and posttreatment care. Practical training takes place in our professional treatment rooms, using industry standard equipment.

Principles of laser and light based technology

Hair growth factors and skin physiology

Safe working practices and clinical safety

Client consultation, treatment planning, and informed consent

Laser and IPL hair reduction techniques

Skin rejuvenation procedures

Managing adverse reactions and aftercare guidance

Client Selection Guidelines

As part of your practical training, you will be required to work on real clients. It is important that all clients meet specific eligibility and safety criteria before treatment can take place. These requirements will be discussed fully during your first weeks on the course to ensure you understand how to assess suitability and plan safe treatments.

Important Skin and Tanning Guidelines

To protect client safety and ensure treatment effectiveness:

Do not treat suntanned skin.

Increased melanin levels following sun exposure can lead to unpredictable results, including the risk of long term pigmentation changes.

Clients with artificial (spray or self applied) tans must not be treated until the product has completely faded from the skin.

Residual tanning products can interfere with light absorption and increase the risk of complications.

Clear guidance on tanning timelines, client preparation, and patch testing will be provided during your induction and practical training sessions.

You will study a range of units that will develop your specialist knowledge and skills. Modules currently offered include:

Management of Health, Safety and Security in the Salo

Client Care and Communication in Beauty-Related Industries

Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Removal

Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation

Alongside developing a range of subject-specific skills, this course also gives you the opportunity to develop important transferable skills such as critical analysis, academic writing, time management, and communication.

Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, in response to student or stakeholder feedback, or because of regulatory body requirements. However, no significant changes to modules would be implemented without student consultation and feedback. Enrolled students can always find the most up-to-date information about their modules and who is teaching them in their course handbook.

Learning will be achieved through a combination of class-based sessions, group activity, and independent study.A typical week has around 7 hours of contact time in taught sessions, plus additional 1:1 support available by student request. As with all higher education programmes, students are required to take ownership of their learning and development and should therefore expect to spend time studying with independence outside of lectures. Time spent studying independently may include reading journal articles and relevant books, undertake research, and complete assignments by set deadlines. As a rough guide, learners should expect to spend at least 3 hours studying outside of class per week.

Please note that one of the timetabled sessions will not fall on the same day as the others due to an external assessment visit for More information about this will be shared with you at interview.

Course Fees: The full cost for this course is £1,645 for learners commencing their studies in 2025. For more information, please see the Fees Policy, available in the https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/policies-reports/Policies and Reports area of the College's website

Some learners, depending on financial situation, may be entitled to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. To find out more, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly University Centre team via tel:01935 845454 or email mail to:university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk

Additional Costs: There is an additional resource fee of £200 to cover practical consumables and products. Professional salon wear must also be worn. Please note tattoos must be covered when in the practical area. Additional costs may be covered by our financial assistance bursary which you can apply for once you have had your place confirmed and at that point, you will be provided with the bursary application form.

There will be a fee for clients to pay for their treatments – this will be at a reduced cost compared to industry - Price list to be shared at the start of your course.

Entry Requirements: A Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy is required to apply for this course, as well as a GCSE English at Grade 4 / C (or equivalent, such as a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification). In addition, applicants must hold at least two years of current and relevant salon experience.

International Applicants: International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component, a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please get in touch via university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk or call tel: 01935 845454

Interviews: As part of the admissions process, applicants who meet the entry criteria for the course will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a member of staff from the course they are applying to. More information about the interview process can be found on the How to apply page.

To apply for this course, you will need to submit an application form directly to the University Centre. You can find out more about this process and download a copy of the application form by visiting our How to apply page, or you can request a copy of the application form directly from the Yeovil College University Centre team via tel:01935 845454 or email to:university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.

If you have any questions, or want to know more about this course, please get in touch! You can contact us via email university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk. phone 01935 845454, or come along to one of our Open Events.