vtct Level 4 certificate in laser and intense pulsed light (ipL) treatments

The Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments is a beauty aesthetic qualification aimed at level 3 qualified practitioners aged 18 and over, who wish to add laser and IPL treatments to their repertoire of treatment offerings and proceed to employment as a level 4 laser therapist. This qualification is focused on reducing hair growth and photo rejuvenation of the skin using intense light and laser treatments. In this qualification you will develop an understanding of managing safe working practices and how to identify and control hazards. You will also learn how to identify hair and skin conditions and those clients suitable for intense light and laser system treatments. You will be assessed on your occupational competence.

Course Content:

• Laser and IPL for hair removal

• Laser and IPL for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular treatments.

• Health and Safey Legislation for Laser and IPL

• Industry standards for laser and IPL

• Management and recording of client treatments

The cost of this course is £1,645. At Cheshire Training Academy, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course. Please don’t worry, we can give you all the guidance and support you need to apply for your Advanced Learner Loan.

Advanced learner loan:

• This is a loan that you apply for from Student Finance UK, the government grant you the money to complete the course

• You can have up to 4 advanced learner loans at once and only pay them back once you earn over £25,000.

• An advanced learner loan does not affect your credit rating and they do not consider your previous credit rating when you apply for one.

• No credit checks

• If you don’t earn above the threshold, you don’t pay it back.

• Advanced learner loans are wiped after 40 years.

Example:

You’ll repay 9% of your income over £27,295 a year. Even if your income doesn’t exceed £27,295 a year but is over £524 a week or £2,274 a month at any point in the year (e.g. if you work overtime) then a loan deduction will be made.

For example, if you’re paid monthly and earn £2,500 before tax you’d repay 9% of the difference between what you earn and what the threshold is:

£2,500 - £2,274 = £226

9% of £226 = £20.34

So your student loan repayment would be £20 in that month.

If your income changes, either rising or falling, your repayment amounts will automatically change to reflect this. A different threshold may apply if you move to live in a country outside the UK.

Government Website: Advanced Learner Loan: Overview - GOV.UK

2025 - 2026 Cohorts:

Start date: Tuesday 6th May (Tuesday evening for 10 weeks)

Time: 16:00 - 21:00

Start date: Thursday 20th November (Thursday for 10 weeks)

Time: 09:30 - 14:30