Develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional judgement to offer LED facials for men. AMG combines theory, trainer demonstrations and supervised practice, with attention to skin assessment, client suitability, eye protection and a confident, professional client experience.
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Skin & Facial Treatments
Professional Certificate in LED Facials for Men
Investment$2,000
DurationApproximately 18 hours. Monday includes six hours of theory and demonstrations. Students can allocate their remaining hours to practical training and assessment.
DeliveryTheory, trainer demonstrations and supervised practical learning.
OutcomeStudents who satisfy AMG's knowledge and practical assessment requirements receive the AMG Professional Certificate in LED Facials for Men. The course builds skills in client assessment, suitable protocol selection, LED facial delivery and professional follow-up within the training scope. Practitioners must continue to follow device instructions and applicable workplace, insurance and professional requirements, and refer concerns requiring medical assessment.
Entry Level / PrerequisitesCertificate IV in Beauty as a minimum and/or the AMG Men’s Facials Foundation Course. Students need basic literacy and numeracy skills and must be over 18 years of age. AMG confirms eligibility and entry requirements for each cohort.
Course Overview
Course Details & Objectives
AMG's Professional Certificate in LED Facials for Men explores LED light therapy as a stand-alone service and as part of a professional facial. You will study photobiomodulation, the potential uses and limitations of different light colours, and device-specific instructions. Training introduces anti-ageing, facial firming, breakout, calming and express spot protocols, with selection guided by client suitability and the manufacturer's instructions.
The course connects skin science with the complete client journey, from consultation and assessment to treatment, aftercare and review. Men's shaving routines, facial hair, oil production, dehydration and sensitivity receive particular attention. You will learn to choose suitable manufacturer-supported protocols, communicate realistic expectations and respond to concerns within your professional scope. Treatment responses vary and results cannot be guaranteed.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for beauty and grooming practitioners who meet AMG's entry requirements and want to develop their LED facial skills for male clients. It suits practitioners seeking a structured approach to consultation, protocol selection and client care, including those wishing to introduce LED into an existing facial service menu.
Course Learning Resources
Learning is supported by AMG's 12-module student manual, knowledge and practical assessment workbooks, and student learning presentation. The manual contains module knowledge checks, professional reflections, a glossary and reference guidance. Its appendices provide a quick protocol reference, consultation and consent record, treatment record, adverse reaction and incident record, and client aftercare handout to support consistent practice and documentation.
Curriculum Outline
What You Will Learn
Explain LED's role in men's facial services, its realistic potential and limitations, and the boundaries of cosmetic practice.
Understand skin layers, barrier function, hydration, collagen, elastin and facial anatomy relevant to assessment and LED therapy.
Distinguish skin types, changing skin conditions and Fitzpatrick phototype, considering facial hair, shaving, congestion, sensitivity and ageing concerns.
Analyse the face by zones through observation, touch and questioning, and document findings with appropriate, comparable photographs.
Describe photobiomodulation, light colours and wavelength concepts, and explain treatment expectations without misleading or medical claims.
Recognise contraindications and cautions, apply eye protection and decide when to proceed, modify, defer or refer.
Conduct structured consultations, review health and medication information, obtain ongoing informed consent and protect client records and photo permissions.
Prepare the room, device and client; select suitable protocols; position equipment; monitor comfort; and complete the facial sequence.
Identify expected responses and adverse reactions, stop treatment when needed, troubleshoot equipment concerns and document incidents and referrals.
Provide aftercare, simple home-care and shaving advice, and plan and review treatment courses using records, photos and client feedback.
Apply hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning and disinfection, equipment checks, electrical and chemical safety, and sound working posture.
Create a respectful, comfortable client experience, maintain professional conduct and use photographs and marketing responsibly.
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