CERTIFICATE IN LASER AND LIGHT HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTS

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1 CERTIFICATE IN LASER AND LIGHT HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTS The CIBTAC Certificate in Laser and Light Hair Removal Treatments will provide all of the skills required to enable the Candidate to achieve a high level specialised qualification in hair removal to be utilised in the beauty industry. Whilst working towards this qualification the Candidate will also be provided an opportunity to develop wider skills in communication, health and safety, client care and consultation. The qualification consists of three mandatory units and is equivalent to a Level 4 on the Qualification and Credit Framework. Qualification title Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Hair Removal Treatments Mandatory units Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the Salon Client care and communication in beauty related industries Laser and light s for hair removal QAN number Qualification code Pre-requisites 600/3790/8 CBQ3 Level award in facial skincare or equivalent UAN Unit code Credit GLH number value R/600/8780 TU T/60/4457 TU9 3 8 D/60/ PORTFOLIO CONTENTS SHEET The purpose of a portfolio is to keep in one place a record of evidence of all s or occasions where practice and experience of techniques and ranges for the qualification being studied, are kept. The folder should be large enough to hold all of this evidence generated, a lever arch folder is usually sufficient. If more than one qualification is being studied for, it is often possible to put all of the evidence in one folder keeping it organised and clearly identified, with the use of dividers. To remove the need to duplicated evidence it is important to be aware that if any units of study are replicated between qualifications being studied it is highly recommended that the evidence is only produced once but clearly signposted for an examiner to find. CIBTAC V CW

2 Additional portfolio evidence (must be completed and marked prior to the examination schedule) Certificate in Laser and Light Hair Removal Treatments range sheet Salon Reception Duties log sheet Beauty Therapy Assignment Fifteen Beauty Therapy Assignment Sixteen Beauty Therapy Assignment Seventeen Exam process Theory: Multiple choice examination paper Examiner instructions: 5 minutes Examination duration: 30 minutes Practical: Examiner instructions: 5 minutes Examination duration: hour 30 minutes Consultation and preparation 45 minutes Patch Test 5 minutes Treatment time 30 minutes (Will vary depending on area being treated) Treatment to include work undertaken on a lower leg or lower arm and face, neck, hands or décolleté Practical mark breakdown for sections of examination Where a minimum mark is required, Candidates should achieve full marks for all areas marked with a *. Failure to achieve full marks in those areas may result in failure of the exam. Section Unit Marks Time Consultation Identified contra-indications to and checked medical history The area is checked and hair assessed for suitability (colour/texture) Treatment frequency and expected results explained in accordance with the body area Recommend and discuss future plan with client Advice given on effect of sun and UV exposure and how to plan laser hair s around holidays Explanation of how client should prepare themselves before arriving for laser hair Explained the laser process, how it may feel and what the skin may look at feel like immediately post Tailored advice to meet the client s needs justified with reasons why Demonstrated professional communication skills in giving correct after care and home care advice relevant for the area treated Taken photographic evidence of the area to be treated Description of hair and skin type, notes of advice to client Signed consent is obtained from the client allocated 3 marks 3 allocated 45 minutes CIBTAC V CW

3 Client care Gave clear instructions of how to prepare for Removed jewellery and any clothing that would have inhibited the Covered clothing appropriately or disposable clothing offered Positioned client correctly with emphasis on comfort and support Adopted a polite, friendly and reassuring approach Kept client informed during Patch Testing (minimum of 4 marks) Followed correct hygiene and safety procedures throughout Use of disposable gloves and laser masks Good shaving/clipping technique and thorough removal of loose hair from the skin Correct disposal of razor Correct use of protective eye wear for client and operator Appropriate position and size of patch test Appropriate settings selected Appropriate adjustment of settings according to skin/hair response and client feedback Demonstrated correct cooling method and application of coupling or lubricant product Laser or light (minimum of 7 marks) Demonstrate the correct preparation of the room and equipment Identified client s hair type/skin type Demonstrated correct choice and size of attachment Performed the confidently and professionally using the correct techniques and procedures Machine placed in standby mode prior to Appropriate machine settings for hair and skin type Correct angle/accurate placing of applicator to skin with appropriate spacing between shots Thorough removal of excess product and cleaning of the skin Correct after care product applied Turned off machine immediately after Client s skin and hair response to demonstrating efficacy Remind client of aftercare Recommend aftercare product to use at home (retail) Advise client of potential side effects and how to deal with them Advise when to book next appointment Effectively recorded parameters and relevant description of client advice and skin reactions Recorded clients signature to demonstrate thorough understanding of aftercare advice Physically gave client a copy of aftercare advice on a leaflet Correct aftercare and advice given Oral questions or PU38 8 marks marks 3 4 (*) 4 (*) 5 marks 6 (4*) 6 (4*) 4 8 (6*) 3 (*) (*) (*) 6 marks 5 minutes 30 minutes CIBTAC 3 V CW

4 Notes and guidance Preparation of models for The models are provided by the Centre The examiner will allocate the model and area to the student on the day of the exam Models must have been previously checked for suitability and have signed a consent to treat form. These forms must be available for the examiner to see to demonstrate the model s understanding of the process Models must have had a patch test before the examination As part of the exam a patch test will be performed by the student working on the client The patch test and consultation notes of the models will be handed over to the examiner It is preferable that the model has not been treated before by the student. Examination of Consultation Process 45mins The model is taken to a consultation area by the student. The student carries out a consultation using the appropriate paperwork to record the details The student will identify and prepare the following information for the examiner: o The body areas that require patch tests o Any specific advice required as a result of the consultation o What type of light system or applicator is most suitable for the model o The range of parameters for the patch test and why o Present the marked out patch test areas, with the hair not shaved (examiner is looking for appropriate size of patch test and most discreet position) o The candidate is then allocated the two areas to work on by the examiner. Examination of Laser/IPL hair removal procedure: 45mins (5mins Patch Test plus 5mins per area) Patch Test: The model is the escorted to the area where the laser/ipl is set up. Patch tests are carried out and observed for hair removal. The same model will then be used to carry out a full or partial hair removal by the same student The candidate will carry out the based on the original patch test that the model will have received in case there is a variation from the patch test on the day The examiner will allocate the body area to receive based on the previous patch test and client notes that were established during assessment prior to the examination date. This may be a different body/face area than the patch test carried out in the examination immediately prior. Areas most suitable to observe for the purposes of examination of practical laser/ipl technique are areas that have both flat sections to assess accuracy with speed and boney areas to assess correct adjustment for difficult areas. This includes: o Lower Legs including knees and/or ankles OR Lower arms o Upper Lip and Chin CIBTAC 4 V CW

5 Consultation Carry out the consultation after greeting the client Client and candidate seated facing each other during the consultation Demonstrate the use of open questions to find out more detail about the client as opposed to yes and no responses Explain concisely to the client how the works and expected outcome of the specific area Explain diplomatically to the client the possible risks and unwanted side effects of the Explain the benefits of the Record all details accurately Obtain signed consent Aftercare and Homecare Advice Aftercare advice focuses on points the client should follow immediately after Homecare advice addresses the points the client should follow to maintain the skin in preparation for the next appointment. Emphasis on the implications of tanning between s and on any changes in medication Information should be given on possible contra-actions that may occur The advice given meets the specific needs of the client and retail products and services are promoted that will enhance and complement the client s Hair Removal with Light Therapy Treatment Correct health and safety procedures are taken into consideration prior to, during and after Use correct protective clothing and eye wear to protect the client s clothing and eyes during A patch test is carried out prior to Apply correct amount of product to minimise waste and prevent damage to the skin Manufacturers instructions are adhered to with regards to equipment and procedures Important New systems employ the use of suction to lift the hair closer to the light source enabling the fluence to be lowered. Also many new machines are being combined with infra red/radio frequency to allow work on less pigmented hair. You may wish students to be familiar with these new techniques. CIBTAC 5 V CW

6 LASER AND LIGHT TREATMENTS FOR HAIR REMOVAL RANGE SHEET Remove hair using laser / light techniques Date achieved Signed Full Leg Under Arm Forearm Bikini Lip Chin Date achieved Abdomen Legs Arms Middle of eyebrows Back Side of face Signed Case study one Case study two Aftercare assignment completed for laser and light. Date achieved Signed Candidate name Tutor signature CIBTAC 6 V CW