Spray Tanning Certificate – CPD Certified

Spray Tanning Certificate – CPD Certified

It is now common knowledge that traditional tanning and sunbed treatments are harmful to health. As a result, spray tanning is now one of the most sought-after beauty treatments in the UK. In this course, you will learn how to take advantage of this development by acquiring the skills you need to pursue a career in this field.

During this course, you will become familiar with the equipment used by tanning technicians, the techniques used to apply tanning solution, how to prepare clients in advance of their treatment and how to prolong a tan.

Good technique is essential, but spray tan technicians also need to be mindful of health and safety legislation. You will explore the steps you must take to comply with UK law, including the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.

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You Will Learn:

• How spray tanning works and why it is now a popular beauty treatment.
• Why all spray tanning technicians need to be mindful of health and safety legislation.
• How to ensure your own safety and that of your clients.
• How the skin is structured, how it functions and the most common skin diseases seen by dermatologists and beauty therapists.
• Contraindications to spray tanning that make treatment inadvisable under any circumstance, and contraindications to tanning that may be negotiated.
• How to undertake a client consultation, keep client records and build a strong professional relationship with a client.
• How to prepare a client for a spray tan and how to select the correct concentration of tanning solution.
• How to operate a portable spray tanning machine, how to maintain it and how to choose the best machine for your business needs.
• How to prevent and resolve the most common problems associated with spray tanning.
• How to provide aftercare to clients who have received a spray tan treatment.

Benefits Of Taking This Course

• You will gain a solid grounding in the skills and knowledge you need to build a career as a self-employed mobile tanning technician.
• You will be familiar with the practical and legal aspects of running a spray tan business.
• You can study from any location with an internet connection.
• Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
• Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
• Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Health and Safety For Spray Tanning Technicians

• Why all individuals operating spray tanning equipment must be mindful of health and safety issues
• Your obligations under the law and how to comply with legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Why it is important to carry out patch testing in advance of a tanning treatment
• The potential health risks of operating spray tanning equipment

Module 2: Skin Anatomy and Spray Tanning Contraindications

• Why you should develop an understanding of the structure and function of the skin
• An overview of the skin’s anatomy
• Why you need to understand contraindications - these are conditions that mean a spray tan treatment should not be given and conditions that do not rule out the application of a spray tan, but may alter its final appearance
• An overview of the conditions and injuries that make a spray tan unsafe

Module 3: Client Consultations and Preparation for Spray Tan Treatments

• How to structure a client consultation
• The information you need to collect during a consultation
• How to keep appropriate records of your clients’ needs
• Your obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998

Module 4: Spray Tan Application and Aftercare

• The main components of a spray tanning machine and the different types of machines available on the market
• Other equipment used when giving a spray tanning treatment
• How to apply a spray tan
• What must be done following a spray tan to ensure a good result

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.