A specialist advanced diploma for IPL and laser hair reduction. Covers safety, treatment design and hands-on device operation. Entry requirements apply. Subject to state and territory licensing.
Nationally Recognised Training
A specialist qualification for experienced therapists and nurses who design and deliver non-ionising radiation treatments using intense pulsed light and laser to reduce unwanted hair on the face and body. You learn to analyse skin and hair characteristics, design and evaluate sequential treatment programs, select appropriate technology, and work safely and within regulatory requirements. Practice takes place in salons, clinics and other settings offering cosmetic laser hair reduction.
To enrol in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
Blended delivery. Theory is completed online; all device training and practical assessment is face-to-face on clinical-grade equipment at our Bankstown campus. Delivered in NSW only.
Every unit is assessed as Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). Two reassessment attempts are included at no extra cost. You must be assessed Competent in every unit in your program to be issued the full qualification. If you exit early you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed. Note the prerequisite sequence. SHBBHRS005 must be completed before SHBBHRS006, SHBBHRS007, SHBBHRS008 and SHBBHRS009.
Photo identification, your USI, evidence that you meet the entry requirements, closed-in flat shoes and a notepad. Protective eyewear is provided.
The use of intense pulsed light and laser is subject to legislation, regulation and licensing in some Australian states and territories. Holding this qualification does not automatically grant a licence to operate. Requirements differ by state and change over time, so confirm the current position with the relevant authority where you intend to work.
Ground floor, Little Saigon Plaza, 462 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Please read our Student Handbook, Fees and Refunds Policy, and Complaints and Appeals Policy before enrolling. You will also complete a pre-training review and an LLN assessment so we can confirm this course is right for you and arrange any learning support you need.
Includes all training and assessment materials, LMS access, supervised device time on clinical-grade laser and IPL equipment, protective eyewear, trainer support and issuance of your testamur and record of results.
Full refund available with written notice before the published course start date. See our Fees and Refunds Policy for the full terms.
Read full refund policyOnline theory paired with intensive face-to-face device training and supervised clinical practice at our Bankstown campus.
• All learning and assessment materials
• Full LMS access
• Supervised time on clinical-grade laser and IPL equipment
• Protective eyewear provided
• Trainer support throughout
No upcoming dates currently scheduled for this course.
Please contact us to register your interest or enquire about future dates.
Enquire NowThis qualification may lead to the following career opportunities. Please note: completion of training does not guarantee employment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
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SHBBHRS008
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Design intense pulsed light hair reduction treatment programs
Covers assessing clients and designing sequential intense pulsed light hair reduction treatment programs. |
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SHBBHRS006
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Design laser hair reduction treatment programs
Covers assessing clients and designing sequential laser hair reduction treatment programs. |
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SHBBHRS005
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Identify and control safety risks for intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatments
Covers identifying hazards and applying safety controls for intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatments. |
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SHBBRES002
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Investigate developments in cosmetic treatments using light and laser systems
Covers researching emerging light and laser technologies in cosmetic treatments and applying findings to practice. |
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SHBBINF002
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Maintain infection control standards
Covers the infection control standards, cleaning and sterilisation practices required in a salon or clinic. |
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SHBBHRS009
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Provide intense pulsed light hair reduction treatments
Covers safely delivering and evaluating intense pulsed light hair reduction treatments on the face and body. |
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SHBBHRS007
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Provide laser hair reduction treatments
Covers safely delivering and evaluating laser hair reduction treatments on the face and body. |
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If you already hold units of competency from this or another qualification, credit transfer applies and reduces both your course length and your fee. If you have relevant industry experience but no formal qualification, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and be assessed against the unit requirements. Both are assessed before your enrolment is finalised.
Apply for RPL or credit transferOnly if you are an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse with 12 months post-qualification experience applying knowledge of human biology, anatomy and physiology. These entry requirements are set by the national training package and cannot be waived by us.
Not by itself. The use of laser and intense pulsed light is regulated in some Australian states and territories. Check the current requirements with the relevant authority in the state where you intend to work before you begin practising.
Post-qualification work as a beauty therapist with a primary focus on facial, skin and hair reduction services. Bring employment records or a letter from your employer and we will verify it before enrolment.
On being assessed Competent in all 7 units you receive a nationally recognised testamur and a record of results. If you exit early you receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed.
Theory is completed online at your own pace. All practical training and assessment takes place at our Bankstown campus. Urban Skin Academy is approved to deliver this qualification in NSW only.
The course fee is $14,000. A payment plan of $1,400 per month over 10 months is available. Full terms, including what happens if you withdraw, are set out in our Fees and Refunds Policy.
Yes. A USI is required by law before we can issue your qualification. You can create one free at usi.gov.au and we can help you do it at enrolment.
Yes. Credit transfer applies to units you already hold, and Recognition of Prior Learning is available if you have relevant industry experience. Both reduce your course length and fee and are assessed before enrolment.
