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Code 5849
DiplomaAVS
SectorBeauty Care (21)
Number of credits36
Length of training540 hours
StatusProgram approved in 2016.
Educational organizations offering the program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5349 - Épilation
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

The Hair Removal program prepares the candidate for a career in electrolysis or as a laser hair removal technician. This profession is practiced in hair removal clinics and beauty salons. The candidate can also work independantly.

As part of their practice, hair removal specialists inform their clients on different hair removal procedures and remove hair from the face, neck or body. Their job consists of improving someone's physical appearance, treating a problem of excess hair sometimes due to hereditary causes or endocrine problem, and to reassure a person who has physical discomfort, and this, all the while, promoting a sense of physical and psychological well-being.

The hair removal specialist evaluates if the client is suitable for a hair removal treatment, informs them on the frequency necessary, the duration, expected results and offers advice. They also play the role of receptionist, sell products and services and perform daily management tasks as well as maintain their area and materials.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (6562)

Job titles

electrologist
esthetician

Admission conditions

Persons who hold a DVS:
5339 Esthétique
OR 5035 Esthétique
OR 1287 Esthétique et maquillage
OR 5839 Aesthetics
OR 5535 Esthetics Care
OR 1787 Esthetics
OR
Have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons practising an occupation related to the program of study.

Functional prerequisites

Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty programs (AVS).

Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
917-711 Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process 15 1
917-722 Prevent health and safety risks in hair removal 30 2
917-732 Observe the appearance of the skin and hair and the effects of the hair removal methods 30 2
917-744 Carry out a consultation with a view to suggesting a hair removal program 60 4
917-757 Remove hair from different areas of the body using thermolysis 105 7
917-764 Remove hair from different areas of the body using the blend method 60 4
917-778 Remove hair from the face and neck using electrolysis 120 8
917-788 Remove hair using photoepilation 120 8
540 36