I'm not too sure Vicki. . I there are a few that are stuck up their own - you know what. ..when it comes to this subject and how long they have been in the industry for. ... and they all know best. It's just how you see it from your own point of view I suppose ..
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I've been in the industry 12 years. Not nearly as long as some of the geeks on here. It's not "length of service to beauty" that might make me appear "stuck up my own...", but simply a refusal to accept the slack standards of education that are available.
What really irks me is that when you spend your hard earned money on an expensive piece of equipment, how on earth are you supposed to make your money back when you can't even do a basic cleanse, don't understand electrical basics (eg frequency/waveforms), and you don't know why moisturiser is necessary?! And I've seen this myself, time and time again!
By going for brand specific training before learning the basics and getting a basic qualification, surely you're limiting your own chances of success? Yes you may know which button to press, and which moves to do with the electrodes, and which intensity to have the machine on,...but do you have that essential experience necessary to enable you to give a relaxing, memorable and enjoyable experience to the client? No. Do you really know how to tailor the treatment to the client in front of you? No. Will you be working safely, and offering treatment within the limitations of the equipment you have bought? Do you have an in depth knowledge of the contraindications, contra-actions and what can go wrong?? Probably not!
Before I get shot down in flames, My argument in this case is NOT about the short course qualifications, I know they fit in better with some peoples lives and commitments, and I think if you choose a good course and are willing to learn, then they can teach you enough. If you have made the effort to do these, then you have a QUALIFICATION, given at a certain level, which has met standards on the QCF. You formally have a certain amount of knowledge and have covered topics specific and in depth enough to warrant being insured to use ANY BRAND of electrical equipment. This surely is a good thing? You have your choice of using any brand you choose, and your qualification will never expire.
My argument is about going for brand specific training for an advanced treatment involving facial electricals without getting any background knowledge of the subject first. This, in my humble opinion, is irresponsible from the point of view of both the therapist trying to get a shortcut route into the industry, and also of the company allowing this huge dip in standards.
Also, by going this route, if you choose to change brand and replace your machine with something else, for whatever reason, your brand specific certificate isn't worth the paper it's written on. It's specific to the machine you purchased, and if you go with another brand later down the line, you will not be insurable. Yes you may be able to do someone else's brand specific training, but you're STILL not QUALIFIED!!!!
Bring on HABIAs industry regulations, and the industry will slowly start turfing out those who simply can't be bothered in investing properly in themselves and the longevity of their careers.
After waxing im going to look into some kind of anti-aging treatment, not sure what yet? So, do you skin geeks think some kind of skin qualification is better to have before embarking on any kind of anti-aging treatment and if so, why?
