VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 BT5C2 – Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety pertaining to level 5 non-medical aesthetic therapies. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with and analyse clients whilst providing laser tattoo removal treatments. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills and widen their knowledge of the principles and practices of non-medical aesthetic therapies, all of which are valued highly by employers.

Duration: As part of this qualification, there will be a combination of ongoing home study and practical teaching which will take 6-8 weeks to complete (once a week training at the Academy).

Asessment will be a mix of theory and practical assessments. The minimum TQT required to achieve this qualification is 245. To be awarded the VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal learners must achieve:

• all mandatory units
• all assignments/projects
• all clinical case studies
• a pass or (higher) grade in the external theory examination
• a pass or (higher) grade in the external practical examination
*Please note all clinical case studies and assignments must be completed and marked as passes before the learner can be entered for examination.

UBT273 Principles and practice of non-medical aesthetic therapies
UBT274 Advanced consultation for non-medical aesthetic therapies
UBT275 Advanced skin care for non-medical aesthetic therapies
UBT276 – Remove or fade tattoos using Q Switched Laser systems

Learners must produce a treatment portfolio which is required to be completed under the supervision of a lecturer who must monitor the quality of the treatments performed throughout the learner’s training, to ensure that they meet the given criteria. All clinical case studies must be completed and marked prior to the learner completing the practical and theoretical examinations.

Learners must complete a minimum of 10 clinical case study treatments. Each case study needs to include a full medical history of the client, before and after pictures and a full description of the tattoo to be removed or faded including size type and site. A detailed description of the removal techniques used, treatment parameters and duration of the treatment must also be provided. Each case study must also include an evaluation of the treatment and its outcomes.