Training – Lasting Impressions

Fundamental Training, Master Class & Advanced Training

Presented by Paula Becker from Lasting Impressions

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Meet Paula Becker, the Principal Trainer and Master Qualified Aesthetic Specialist with over 28 years of practical experience in the field of Beauty Therapy. Paula started her career in 1991 and has been educating and instructing students in the beauty industry since 1997. With a high skill level and unwavering diligence, she has become an expert in her field, always staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends through ongoing education and practice.

Paula Becker’s commitment to the highest quality standards is reflected not only in her work, but also in her hygiene protocols, permanent makeup supplies, and pigment choices. As a result, she offers her students the best training possible, helping them pursue a successful career in the industry.

Paula Becker’s impressive list of qualifications includes CIDESCO (1993), MHBth (Potchefstroom academy), and SAIBTH (1992). She is a registered member of the SPCP (member no. 042641 – USA) and is proud to hold the ITEC Accreditation, PAB Accreditation, SAASHP Registration, and PCASA Registration as a PMU School. She is also an Accredited Assessor, Facilitator, and Moderator for ETDP SETA and a PCASA Board Member since 2012, having served as its Past President in 2020. Paula is also a qualified CPCP and SPCP Member (USA).

Her passion for continuous learning has led Paula Becker to attend various master classes and workshops, including NPM International Master Class on HFS Treatments for Areola Reconstruction and Shaded Eyeliner Technique by Mosha Alul (2016), INDELIBELiner Workshop in Gloss & Go Lips, Ombre Brows, and 3D Hairstroke Eyebrows (2016), and Monica Ivani Advanced Masterclass Feathered Hairstroke Brows (2017). In addition, she is an Accredited PhiBrows Microblading Artist by Branko Babic Microblading Academy (2016) and has received training from Dora Hollos in Budapest on Ombre Eyebrows, Stardust Eyeliner, Watercolour Lips, and Hyper-Realistic Eyebrow Strokes.

Paula Becker’s dedication to her craft has been recognized by her peers, as she was a guest of honour at the SPCP Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in 2018, representing PCASA. She also attended the Eyebrows Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 2019, where she continued to hone her skills and expand her knowledge of the beauty industry.

Training Dates

Training Dates 2023

Fundamental Training Dates:

29 Jan – 2 Feb 2024 ( Cape Town)

26 Feb – 1 March 2024 (Pretoria )

22 Apr – 26 Apr 2024 ( Cape Town )

27 May – 31 May 2024 ( Pretoria )

24 June – 28 June 2024 ( Cape Town)

26 Aug – 28 Aug 2024 ( Pretoria )

Masterclass Training Dates:

18 March 2024 – Ombre Eyebrows (Pretoria – Menlo Park)

19 March 2024 – Stardust Eyeliner (Pretoria – Menlo Park)

20 March 2024 – Full Lip Coloring (Pretoria – Menlo park)

10 June 2024 – Ombre Eyebrows (Pretoria – Menlo Park)

11 June 2024 – Stardust Eyeliner (Pretoria – Menlo Park)

12 June 2024 – Full Lip Coloring (Pretoria – Menlo park)

Training Guidelines

The trainer is available for postgraduate support.

We pride ourselves in taking care of all our Trainees and assisting them wherever possible, as well as updating their knowledge on a continuous basis. (Once training is complete the trainer or assistant trainer will be available to you via telephone or e-mail should any queries about individuals arise).

All trainees will be able to attend extra classroom hours if necessary if prior arrangements are made with the trainer.

The training facility will be available for postgraduates to do on-site procedures or case studies with the assistance of therapists if needed.

Student Guidelines

The student must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age and have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent for the Fundamental Program.
The student must document fifty (50) brow and liner procedures and have completed an acceptable Fundamental training program to take the Intermediate training program. Paramedical education classes require 100 procedures.

Classroom Guidelines

Fundamental Training – Classroom Guidelines

In accordance with the regulations set by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) – USA

Each location will be maintained in a physically clean manner to prevent cross-contamination.
Pigments used by and provided/sold to students will be in accordance with SPCP Pigment Guidelines.
Pre-sterilised, single use needles and attachments are used with proper disposal of all “sharps” and soft goods. In accordance to OSHA and CDC guidelines USA.
The trainer may determine basic theory class size.
Trainers will not oversee multiple procedures simultaneously.
There will be hot and cold running water on site with separate bathroom facilities.

Training Guidelines

Courses

The trainer is available for postgraduate support.

We pride ourselves in taking care of all our Trainees and assisting them wherever possible, as well as updating their knowledge on a continuous basis. (Once training is complete the will be available to you via telephone or e-mail should any queries about individuals arise).

Embroidery | Manual Technique

Fundamental & Advanced Training Course

This includes the latest techniques such as microblading, 3D Brows, hair strokes, eyebrow reshaping/contouring, natural powdered effect, lash enhancement, eyeliner, and designer eyeliner. Correctional permanent makeup, tattoo removal and much more.

Rotary Technique

Fundamental Training Course

This technique is used to create natural full lip colouring, lip liner, lip contouring, shading, highlighting, colour matching and also corrective permanent makeup. Paramedical procedures such as scar tissue repair, areola reconstruction, camouflaging related to conditions such as vitiligo.

Embroidery & Rotary Technique

Fundamental Training Course

A combination of both techniques including Rotary device and manual technique.

Training & PMU Kits Pricelists

TRAINING OPTIONS AND PRICING

Important Need to Know

The trainer is available for postgraduate support.

We pride ourselves in taking care of all our Trainees and assisting them wherever possible, as well as updating their knowledge on a continuous basis. (Once training is complete the will be available to you via telephone or e-mail should any queries about individuals arise).

Fundamental Curriculum

Fundamental Training – Theory & Practical

In accordance with the regulations set by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) – USA.

Introduction to permanent cosmetics
Definition of permanent makeup
Consultation
- Client profile
- Medical history/information form
- Consent forms
Office set-up
- Physical setting
Disinfection and sterilization
- Equipment
- OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding bloodborne pathogens
- Technician safety
- Proper handling of devices, needles, and pigments
- Sanitary measures during procedure set-up and
- Sanitary measures during procedure clean-up
Client preparation
- Pre-procedure care
- Anesthetics
- Physician relationships
Colour and pigment theory
- Knowledge and use
- Pigments
Skin anatomy
Machine/Device theory
Needles
Photography
Aftercare
Most Frequently asked Questions
Marketing
Advertising
Starting your own business
Evaluation

Advanced Curriculum

Intermediate/Advanced Training

In accordance with the regulations set by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) – USA.

At least two beginning to end complete procedures must be provided for each student. The student must document fifty (50) brow and liner procedures and have completed an acceptable Fundamental training program to take continuing/Intermediate education classes.

Microblading Brows
Ombre Brows
SmokeyEyeliner
Designer Eyeliner
Aquarelle Lips

Paramedical Training

Paramedical Training

In accordance with the regulations set by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) – USA.

Paramedical education classes may be taught to students only if the student has completed a minimum of a one-hundred (100) hour Fundamental class. And is recommended a technician/student complete 100 basic and Intermediate procedures before proceeding to Paramedical work.

Micro Needling
Scar Tissue Repair
Tattoo Removal
Areola Pigmentation
Camouflage

Terms & Conditions

Prices are subject to change without notice due to rand-dollar exchange. Quotes are valid for 30 days. 50% deposit at least 4 weeks prior training date to secure dates that has been booked for training and to make sure that training kit is with available when training starts. Direct deposits, credit cards or bank guaranteed cheques are acceptable as payment.

Course package includes:

- 65 hrs hands on training;
- 40 hrs case studies evaluation – before & after photos recorded in client card;
- Examinations;
- Certification after case studies is handed in;
- All training material for theory;
- Tea and Coffee for all trainees and models;
- Light lunches will be served – Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements;
- PCASA Student Membership Fee (1 year).

All trainees are required to purchase Kits for training.

Training consists of 10 full days – (Mon-Fri and follow-up day 3 months later)
The training is spread into 4 sections:
- Section 1 – Theory (Day 1, 2 & 3)
- Section 2 – Practical (Day 4, 5, 6 & 7)
- Section 3 – Practical Evaluation & Theory Exam (1 Day)
- Section 4 – 40 hours of Case Studies (in your own time)
- Section 5 – PAB Assessment (4 Hours)
Trainees Kits are used for practical sessions
Trainees are required to supply models for all practical sessions.

Including minimum:

5 x Eyebrow applications

5 x Eyeliner applications

40 hrs case studies need to be documented to receive your Certificate. A time sheet will be supplied where all details of your procedures will be listed. Photographic evidence must be submitted with the time sheet when handed in for evaluation

Course Guidelines

Only new sterile needles are used for each procedure
We do not train on any device that cannot be dissembled and sterilized or that is disposable.
Medical history and client information forms are kept for 5 years.
Complete procedure demonstration by trainee.
Each individual trainer has her own working station.
The trainer is available for post-graduate support.

A written and practical assessment will be done on the last day of course, after which a number of practical hours have to be completed. If necessary, additional practical sessions can be scheduled at an additional fee, until you feel 100% confident with the procedure.

Please note that clients for the practical days must be supplied by student. (At an additional cost of R200 per procedure) If you are traveling from far and can’t supply own model, please let us know at least 2 weeks before training course.

Training manual and notes are included.

MODELS NEEDED

COURSE BROCHURE

REGISTRATION FORM & CONTRACT

ALL 5 COURSE OPTIONS