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PROQUAL LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
2 Day Practical Training: £1300
(RPL): £800
RPL​ stands for Recognised Prior Learning. If you are already qualified via a CPD certificate in this treatment and are looking to upgrade to an Ofqual Recognised qualification.
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(Payment plans are available for the course. Half payment would be needed, and the rest of the payment would be split over 3 months)
(Machines from £2500)
The ProQual Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working or wanting to work in the beauty industry, who wish to develop and demonstrate their competence in providing tattoo removal services.​​
Entry Requirements:
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A Ofqual Regulated Level 3 qualification in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
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A Ofqual Regulated Level 3 qualification in a relevant sector.
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A Ofqual Regulated Level 4 qualification in Laser/IPL.
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A Ofqual Regulated Level 4 qualification in The Core of Knowledge Laser Safety.​​​
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​If you do not already have these qualifications, we teach them.
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All learners must prove they hold a relevant English language qualification if English is not their first language.​​​​​
​The aims of this qualification are:
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To develop an understanding of the practice of tattoo removal.​
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To demonstrate competence in carrying out tattoo removal.
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To provide a progression route within the beauty industry for those interested in advanced skin treatments.​
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Course Requirements:
This is a 2-Day Practical Training Course; you can start this course straight away. 3 assignments need to be completed before any practical training, so the first few months will be assignments and pre learning modules via our online training portal.
There are 4 assignments to complete in total.
You have 1 year to complete the course.
Practical Assessments:
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6 x Practical Assessments
You will be required to supply models for the course. We will do our best to find some models, but this cannot be guaranteed.​​​
More and more councils and local authorities are tightening up the requirements for their registration, so it is a good time to start thinking about Level 4 & 5 - even if your council is fairly lenient at this stage.
Most councils in the borough of London will require you to have a Level 4 & 5 qualification and the new legislation is looking to be the same.
All of the theoretical sides of this training course will be undertaken via our online training portal. Once you book your course and payment has been received, you will be sent your login details, to sign in and complete your theory home study modules.
There are 5 modules to this course, you must complete the modules throughout the course.
You can download our online training portal via the app store, where you will have direct access to the online portal via your phone or iPad. You just need to search in the app store "Bella Mai Academy" or click on the picture below.
UK Aesthetics Regulation: What the August 2025 Gov.uk Announcement Means
On 6 August 2025, the UK government released a press statement announcing major regulatory changes to the aesthetics industry. These updates are part of the Health and Care Act and aim to crack down on unsafe, unregulated treatments.
According to the Department of Health and Social Care, this will include:
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A new licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
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Limiting high-risk treatments (such as non-surgical BBLs) to qualified healthcare professionals (Medics) in CQC-registered premises.
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A requirement for local authority licensing for providers offering injectables like Botox and fillers.
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A ban on under-18s receiving high-risk procedures without sign-off from a healthcare professional.
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Why These Changes Are Happening
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This follows increasing pressure on the NHS to deal with complications from botched procedures, growing public concern, and industry calls for tighter regulation. ​Health Minister Karin Smyth MP stated that the goal is to protect public safety, regulate rogue practitioners, and bring the industry in line with medical safety standards.
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What This Means for You
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Whether you are a solo practitioner, clinic owner, or training academy, here’s what you should be doing now:
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Upgrade Your CPD Certificates—You are at risk if you offer skin treatments, advanced treatments, or injectables without Ofqual-recognised Qualifications. CPD or manufacturer-led certificates will likely not meet licensing standards.
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Check the Treatments You Offer - Are you offering anything that could be classified as high-risk? If so, you may need a healthcare professional on-site or medical oversight to stay compliant.
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Prepare for Licensing
When local authorities start issuing licences, they’ll be looking for proof of:
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Qualifications (not CPD certificates).
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Hygiene and safety protocols.
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Insurance.
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Treatment suitability assessments.
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​What Happens Next?
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The government will open a public consultation to decide exactly which treatments are considered high-risk, what qualifications are required, and how the licensing system will be enforced.
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A tiered system classifying treatments as red, amber, or green.
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A clear definition of who can perform which treatments.
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Enforcement via fines and possible restrictions on non-compliant businesses via local councils.
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It is about future-proofing your career and protecting your clients. Whether you’re just starting out or have been trading for years, now is the time to tighten up your standards, training and compliance.
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Want to read the official announcement?
Click here for the full gov.uk statement.
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