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Note: Our school is a government-registered institution and a Labour Department-recognised job referral agency. We can provide job referrals and teaching opportunities (e.g., Course Assistant, Beauty Therapist, Laser Therapist, etc.) to outstanding students, offering more career development pathways (career options) for our graduates.
VTCT Skills (ITEC) International Award in Intimate Waxing for Female Clients (RQF Level 3) 603/4075/7
This course is accredited by the UK government's qualifications framework quality assurance regulator (Ofqual). UK Accreditation: 603/4075/7
[Course Objective/Purpose]
- This course aims to equip learners with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide professional intimate waxing treatments for female clients, achieving occupational competence at Level 3 within the beauty industry. The course focuses on hygiene and safety, professional client communication and care, and high-standard technical operations, laying a solid foundation for learners to enter related fields such as beauty salons and spas or to pursue higher-level courses.
[Learning Hours]
- The total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the course is 94 hours, with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 110 hours. The course covers theoretical learning, practical skills practice in a simulated environment, and assessment preparation.
[Course Duration]
[Entry Requirement]
- Minimum age of 18 years; and
- Understand Cantonese, Mandarin, or English; and
- Possess basic reading and writing skills in either Chinese or English
- Basic knowledge of beauty care is recommended but not mandatory.
[Course Syllabus]
**This course is developed using the VTCT iTEC standard curriculum as a framework. The following units, iUCO79, iUBT402, and iUBT420, are mandatory for this course.**
+iUCO79 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon (URN: A/617/4369) Level 3 GLH: 29
[Unit Assessment: 3 Practical Performances, MCQ]
- 1. Carry out risk assessments and take necessary actions
- 2. State the reason for carrying out risk assessments
- 3. Describe the procedures for carrying out a risk assessment
- 4. Describe when risk assessments should be carried out
- 5. Outline necessary actions to take following a risk assessment
- 6. Monitor and support the work of others to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
- 7. Outline the health and safety support that should be provided to staff
- 8. Outline procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches
- 9. Explain the need for insurance
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+iUBT402 Client care and communication in beauty-related industries (URN: Y/617/4346) Level 3 GLH: 28
[Unit Assessment: Assignment]
- 1. Behave in a professional manner within the workplace
- 2. Use effective communication techniques when dealing with clients
- 3. Adapt methods of communication to suit different situations and client needs
- 4. Use effective consultation techniques to identify treatment objectives
- 5. Provide clear recommendations to the client
- 6. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of different types of communication used with clients
- 7. Describe how to adapt methods of communication to suit the client and their needs
- 8. Explain what is meant by the term "professionalism" within beauty related industries
- 9. Explain the importance of respecting a client's 'personal space'
- 10. Describe how to use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment objectives
- 11. Explain the importance of providing clear recommendations
- 12. Maintain client confidentiality in line with legislation
- 13. Use retail sales techniques to meet client requirements
- 14. Evaluate client feedback
- 15. Evaluate measures used to maintain client confidentiality
- 16. Explain the importance of adapting retail sales techniques to meet client requirements
- 17. Identify methods of improving own working practices
- 18. Describe how to resolve client complaints
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+iUBT420 Intimate waxing for female clients (URN: J/617/4360) Level 3 GLH: 37
[Unit Assessment: 4 Treatment Evidence, Assignment, External Practical Examination]
- 1. Be able to prepare for intimate waxing for female clients
- Prepare self, client and work area
- Use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment objectives
- Carry out necessary tests prior to the treatment
- Provide clear recommendations to the client
- Select products, tools and equipment to suit client treatment needs, skin and hair types and conditions
- Use correct terminology when carrying out female intimate waxing treatment (e.g., Brazilian, Hollywood, French, etc.)
- Describe salon requirements for preparing themselves, the client and work area
- Describe the environmental conditions suitable for intimate female waxing treatments
- Describe the different consultation techniques used to identify treatment objectives
- Explain the types of tests that are carried out prior to waxing treatment
- Describe how to select products, tools and equipment to suit client treatment needs, skin and hair types and conditions
- Explain the contra-indications to waxing treatments
- State the advantages and disadvantages of alternative methods of hair removal
- Describe the effects alternative methods of hair removal may have on the skin and waxing treatments
- 2. Be able to provide intimate waxing for female clients
- Communicate and behave in a professional manner
- Follow health and safety working practices and industry Code of Practice for Waxing Services
- Position self and client correctly throughout the treatment
- Use products, tools, equipment and techniques to suit client treatment needs, skin type and conditions
- Complete the treatment to the satisfaction of the client
- Record and evaluate the results of the treatment
- Provide suitable aftercare advice
- Explain how to communicate and behave in a professional manner
- Describe health and safety working practices and industry Code of Practice for Waxing Services
- Explain the importance of positioning self and the client correctly throughout the treatment
- Explain the importance of using products, tools, equipment and techniques to suit client treatment needs, skin and hair types and conditions
- Describe how treatments can be adapted to suit client treatment needs, skin and hair types and conditions
- State the contra-actions that may occur during and following treatments and how to respond
- Explain the importance of completing the treatment to the satisfaction of the client
- State the importance of completing treatment records
- Describe the methods of evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment
- Describe the aftercare and home care advice that should be provided
- Describe the structure, functions, growth and repair of the skin
- Describe skin types, conditions, diseases and disorders of the skin
- Describe the structure and function of the hair
- Describe the hair types, growth patterns and causes of hair growth
- Describe the structure of the female genitalia
- Describe the normal response of the skin to waxing treatments
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+iUBT420.PE1 External practical examination (iUBT420.PE1)
[Unit Assessment: Practical Examination]
- The learner must perform one full Brazilian or Hollywood waxing treatment in front of an external examiner. Assessment criteria include: Professional Appearance, Client Care, Hygiene and Sterilisation, Application of Hot Wax, Removal of Hot Wax and Finished Result, Aftercare Advice and Oral Questions.
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[Assessment Requirements]
- Candidates must achieve a 70% attendance rate before being eligible to take the exams.
- Internal Assessment (Internal mock practical assessment, assignment and treatment evidence evaluation)
- External Final Exam (Multiple Choice Question theory exam and practical exam)
- The minimum passing grade for the external practical examination is 60% (with minimum marks required in specific sections, e.g., at least 3 marks each for Appearance and Client Care).
- The minimum passing grade for the external theory examination (MCQ) is 60%, Merit is 75%, Distinction is 90%.
[Assignment Requirements]
- Complete the assignment for Unit iUBT402.
- Complete the assignment for Unit iUBT420.
[Treatment Evidence Requirements]
- Complete 4 full treatment records for intimate waxing for female clients (using standard client consultation forms, including consultation, medical history, treatment details, client feedback and aftercare advice, with learner and client signatures).
[Assessment Methods]
- Theory (MCQ), Practical, Oral, Assignment and Portfolio of Evidence assessment.
[Examination Fee]
[Student's privileges]
- Free online consultation, wholesale discounts for international beauty brands, participation in our graduation ceremony (with graduation gown and cap), participation in international beauty competitions overseas, overseas study tours, rental of rooms and beds for beauty treatments
[Course Certificate]
- VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Intimate Waxing for Female Clients (Certificate issued by UK Head Office)
- LBEDU Certificate in Intimate Waxing for Female Clients (Level 3) (Institution Certificate)
[Recognition]
- VTCT (iTEC) Qualification Recognition / LBEDU Qualification Recognition
[Pathway to other recognized qualifications] (Click below the course name for details)
- After completing the course, graduates can enroll in other professional courses to obtain qualifications in other areas: (Click on the course name to learn more details)
Last update date: 31 Jan 2026
