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Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Reduction - Level 4 - VTCT

Course code: P09126

Subject area: Beauty & Aesthetics

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 15:00

Days of week:

Friday

Course date:

20th Mar 2026 - 3rd Jul 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Apply for this course
Are you currently working as a therapist and are looking to expand your skillset into the growing Aesthetics market? Are you already working with laser and IPL systems but are concerned about the imminent government regulation changes that require you to hold an accredited qualification? Are you maybe thinking of a career change? If any of those ring true, then this is the course for you. Working together with high end medical grade laser and IPL systems from renowned Lynton Lasers, we will provide extensive training and support in this field that will allow you to feel competent and safe once working out in industry.
This qualification is informed by employers and national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a LASER and Intense Pulsed Light Systems practitioner, specialising in hair growth reduction. The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence and experience when providing these specialist advanced services. You will work on live models throughout. You will also build an online portfolio of written work and client case studies.
Course units
There is one mandatory unit: Laser and light treatments for hair removal. Internally set and marked written and practical assessments will be undertaken in order to achieve this unit.
What next?
Further Level 4 courses: Award in Skin Peeling, Award in Skin Needling, Award in Radiofrequency, Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments.
Entry criteria
You must be 18 years or older and hold a recognised Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification which must include Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology.

Alternatively, the new VTCT Level 3 Entry to Aesthetics qualification is the entry route for those new to the beauty industry or seeking a career change.

A successful interview must also be achieved.

Fee information
Course fees: £1,100

Uniform: £54

Exam fees: £75

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£1,735.00

Qualifications received
VTCT Level 4 Award in Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Reduction

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