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63211.03 – Electrologists

Electrologists provide electrolysis treatments to enhance their clients' physical appearance.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Electrologist
  • Electrolysis technician

Core competencies

  • Oral Communication: Oral Expression to clearly explain the electrolysis process, including what clients can expect during and after treatment
  • Oral Communication: Active Listening to respond promptly and make necessary adjustments to enhance the client experience during treatment
  • Near Vision to precisely insert probes into the follicle and apply the appropriate amount of electrical current
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to use needles and tweezers, swab skin areas with antiseptic solutions or alcohol, and adjust controls of electrical equipment
  • Attention to Detail to ensure treatment is effective and only the intended follicles are treated to minimize the risk of damage to surrounding skin
  • Knowledge in Client Service to create a positive client experience by listening and answering clients' questions or concerns regarding electrical hair removal

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Electrologists

    • Remove unwanted hair permanently from client's face or body using needle only specialized electrical hair removal equipment, laser or other equipment.

Additional information

  • There is little or no mobility among the different occupations in this unit group without additional specialized training.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Hairstylists and barbers (63210)
  • Image, social and other personal consultants (64201)
  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

63 – Occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

632 – Occupations in services

Minor group

6321 – Hairstylists and estheticians

Unit group

63211 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations

Occupational profile

63211.03 – Electrologists

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