Who would find this course beneficial?
This unit is designed for learners who wish to develop professional skills in providing body electrical treatments within the beauty therapy industry. It is ideal for those working towards the VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General or learners completing this unit as a standalone VTCT qualification. It is also suitable for qualified beauty therapists who wish to broaden their treatment portfolio, refresh their knowledge or enhance their practical competence in body electrical therapy.
The course is particularly beneficial for therapists seeking employment within beauty salons, spas, aesthetic clinics, health clubs or wellness centres, as well as those planning to establish or expand their own beauty business. Successful completion of this unit equips learners with the knowledge, practical skills and professional confidence to safely perform body electrical treatments while meeting current industry standards, client care expectations and relevant health and safety requirements.
Level 3
Full Time
UB30B13
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Course Content
Health & Safety
Learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of safe working practices required when providing body electrical treatments. Topics include infection prevention, cross-contamination control, electrical safety, equipment maintenance, risk assessments, personal hygiene, manual handling, waste disposal and compliance with current UK health and safety legislation and salon policies.
Anatomy & Physiology
This section covers the anatomy and physiology relevant to body electrical treatments, including the structure and function of the skin, muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, lymphatic system and nervous system. Learners will also study tissue response to electrical stimulation, body metabolism and the physiological effects of body electrical treatments.
Client Consultation & Treatment Planning
Learners will develop the skills required to carry out professional client consultations, identify treatment objectives, analyse client needs, recognise contraindications, obtain informed consent and design suitable body electrical treatment programmes tailored to individual client requirements.
Practical Treatment Techniques
Learners will gain practical competence in performing professional body electrical treatments using industry-standard equipment and recognised treatment protocols. Training includes safe equipment operation, treatment sequencing, intensity adjustment, client monitoring, treatment adaptation and evaluation of treatment outcomes.
Treatment Aftercare & Professional Practice
This section focuses on providing appropriate aftercare advice, recommending treatment programmes and homecare products, recognising possible contra-actions, maintaining accurate client records and delivering treatments to a consistently professional standard throughout the client journey.
Entry Requirement
Learners should normally hold a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification or equivalent knowledge and practical skills before undertaking this Level 3 unit.
Duration
This unit consists of 53 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), combining classroom-based theory with supervised practical training and assessment.
Costs
The cost of this unit is £900.00, plus a £120.00 registration fee.
Qualification Awarded
Upon successful completion of all required practical assessments, portfolio evidence and external examinations, learners will receive a VTCT Certificate for the Unit: Provide Body Electrical Treatments.
This certificate confirms successful achievement of this individual VTCT unit only and does not constitute the full VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General. Learners who wish to achieve the full diploma must successfully complete all mandatory and required units within the qualification.
KIT Required
Learners must attend in professional salon uniform (tunic, black trousers and closed-toe shoes).
T&C
Course fees are non-refundable once enrolment has been confirmed. The VTCT unit certificate will only be issued after successful completion of all required practical assessments, portfolio evidence and external examinations in accordance with VTCT assessment requirements.




