Hair Removal

Code	5849
Diploma	AVS
Sector	Beauty Care
Length of training	540 hours
Approximate duration in months	4 months
Number of credits	36
Status	Program approved in 2016.

This program is offered in French:
5349 - Épilation

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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.

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

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

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).

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
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Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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Montréal

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English-Montréal SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Laurier MacDonald Vocational Centre/C.F.P. Laurier MacDonald	HR2025D		D	To be determined

Lester-B.-Pearson SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy	HR250520		D	May 20th, 2025
	HR251105		D	Nov. 5th, 2025
	HR250218		D	Feb. 18th, 2025
Verdun Adult and Career Centre	—	—	—	—

Electrologist

Electrologists, or laser hair removal technicians, greet and advise clients, examine and evaluate skin and hair conditions, and perform hair removal treatments using various techniques. This is a specialized profession in aesthetics that suits people who are discreet, empathetic and polite. A job as an electrologist requires good manual dexterity and attention to detail.