choose a study option that suits you:

ONLINE - NZLT Institute can offer you online study options where you enrol and complete all course content online, meaning you are in charge of your own learning. You will follow online content and use a workbook to complete activities, submit your workbook or assignments for marking and sit an online multiple-choice assessment - after which and with an 80% minimum pass mark, you will receive your certificate in the post. We have 4 online course options available

IN CLASS - Some people do better face to face where they can interact with other learners and ask questions of their tutor, this environment also suits learners who learn best from visual and repeated learning such as seeing something, doing something, touching machines, watching videos, and using activities in a classroom setting. We have 17 options available

BLENDED LEARNING - A combination of the learning two methods above, when you enrol for the NZQA Micro-Credential you will be completing 278 hours of self-guided online learning, however, you will also have some virtual classroom time with the tutor each week and then attend in person at classroom practical sessions where you will learn how to operate a range of lasers and IPL devices and build your confidence and competency levels. The total NZQA programme is 400 hours / 16 weeks.

Study Laser Safety online specifically for Medical

Does this sound like you?

• You are wanting to get a renewed laser safety certificate however you’d also like to learn more about the newer technologies on the market and what else has been updated since you first trained in Laser or IPL

• You are new to the aesthetic medical or medical laser industry and aren’t sure you want to train in how to operate devices yet, you’d like to see what is involved and what types of devices you might be working with - this is a way to see what lasers in medical are all about with training how to use them yet

• You are already working in an appearance medical clinic or a medical facility where lasers or IPL devices are used (e.g.: Dermatology, Medical Centre or Hospital) and now require an updated certificate for your employer or CV

• You are already trained in how to operate IPL and Lasers and wish to obtain an updated certificate for evidence of professional development (CPD) and wish to apply for continuing professional development points through the medical or nursing council - use this certificate to apply and keep your current practicing license up to date by completing this relevant programme.

In Class with blended learning

Does this sound like you?

• You are ready to start learning how to do treatments, you may have no idea how much theory is behind treatments such as hair removal, skin rejuvenation, or laser tattoo removal, you may be confused as to what exactly you need to learn, and what you will need to know to become an excellent and proficient laser or IPL Technician.

• You may already have been trained by a sales rep and think you know enough to do treatments; however, you’ve discovered that results are ‘hit and miss’ or clients are returning unhappy that their hair has returned after a series of treatments - or you wish you could get more out of your machine.

• You may be completely new to the medical aesthetic industry, after completing nursing training you know the skin anatomy well but not clinically for cosmetic treatments; you’ve decided that your passion lies with helping people to improve their skin or transform their lives by reducing unwanted hair growth, sun damage, wrinkles, or vascular lesions

• You have an existing or new clinic and have decided that you need to add IPL or Laser to the treatment menu but have no idea what you need to know, what to buy, or who to trust buying from. You want to train with the best and access NZ’s educators who are highly qualified and experts in the field of IPL and Laser

ATTEND an expert workshop to build skills

Does this sound like you?

• You have already attended our CE1 - Core Essentials programme or international equivalent (UK levels 3 & 4) and now you want to fill in some knowledge gaps such as how you develop your skin rejuvenation treatments making sure you know how to tackle tricky client situations with both laser and IPL options. You want the client to be super pleased with their exceptional results and want to make the most from the technology you have or discuss what technology will be needed to achieve results.

• You want to tap into an expert who can guide you between the science behind what makes it work, and the actual hands-on techniques to deliver the result. You will want to practice under the watchful eye and get tips on what you can do to make your treatments the best they can be, you’ll want to talk to a person who is modern, up to date and actually treats people not just sits on the technical panel

• You are confident in handling a device and already do treatment but you want to know more, you want to excel as a professional technician and learn from qualified tutors who will guide, and encourage you

• You like the idea of some theory revision and then some watching or doing

take the next step in laser safety learning

Does this sound like you?

• Are you naturally picking up things that could go wrong, have you got an eye for detail, do you notice a slackening of standards and want to do something about it?

• You like things to be done to standards and you like that the clinic has protocols and policies and you’re wanting to fill any blanks or gaps by making sure the team are working to the required regulation stating you need to have a laser safety officer (Auckland council and AS/ NZS)

• You like the idea of setting up a laser safety management programme for the clinic but dont even know where to start or what is required, you want your colleagues to operate at the highest industry best practice and need something to guide them

• You like the idea of learning how to do complete and run audits and conduct incident reports to ensure your clinic is able to be covered in case of a complaint or inspection by health authorities - you like the idea that your clinic is doing everything properly and within the law

• You have already completed your baseline entry programme (LSC Med or LSC Beauty, or international equivalent) and you’re ready to take the next step in the laser safety learning pathway and become a laser health and safety officer (LHSO) which is our version of LSO with inclusion on health laws as they relate to laser in NZ

don’t remove lesions that could be malignant

Does this sound like you?

• As a nurse you have been taught skin anatomy as part of your health science studies, however, this training doesn’t include understanding sun-damaged skin as we see it in a cosmetic clinic today - you will want to know as much as you can to avoid accidentally lasering off lesions that could be malignant

• You want to refresh on skin lesions that you are likely to come across in the laser or IPL environment, so you can combine your nursing training and keen eye to be on the lookout for lesions that might not be suitable to be treated.

• You love the idea that you have obtained the latest information about melanomas and are ready to inform clients about what to look out for themselves, you will feel more confident having undertaken some refresher awareness training that has been approved by the NZ Society of cosmetic medicine

• You wish to apply for continuing professional development points and are hoping to find a fresh, modern and updated programme that will be relevant to your laser & IPL career ahead

• You are open to the fact that although you are a medical practitioner, laser & IPL are new to you or that you are aware you don’t know what you don’t know, and you’d rather add an extra level of training and gain an extra certificate because you like learning and want to do things properly

Enrol in the most comprehensive programme possible

Does this sound like you?

• You like the idea of attending class learning mixed with the self-guided online theory you can pace yourself through and allocate 25 hours (approx.) per week for 16 weeks

• You want to obtain an official NZQA awarded certificate along with 40 learning credits on your NZQA record of achievement

• You want to learn everything, laser safety, client care, anatomy and physiology for IPL & laser treatments, laser science as it relates to all treatments, and you want to learn how to do IPL and laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation and laser tattoo removal all in the one programme.

• It makes sense to put aside 16 weeks of concentrated leanings and pop out with a formally recognised certification for all the hard work and be ready to look for a job or return to the workforce with everything you need to start in a clinic operating a wide range of laser and IPL devices.

• You know it seems like a big financial commitment, but you’ve calculated that this programme is valued at over $14 K worth of learning, and you can access finance through Q card or Humm *terms and conditions apply - see here for full details

Learn how to do laser tattoo removal treatments

Does this sound like you?

• You like the idea of using high-powered lasers that deliver pulses in fractions of seconds and obliterating unwanted ink - changing people’s lives for the good so they can get a fresh start or perhaps a better-looking tattoo

• You understand it’s an advanced topic and you’re ready to tackle the science and physics (simplified of course) specific to lasers for tattoo removal - you may love the idea of learning everything first in theory and then booking a practical day once you know what you want to do with your newfound knowledge

• You love the idea that you can try out machines and ask questions on a practical day after completing this theory programme (an additional daily fee applies) - and you like the fact your training provider won’t try and sell you a machine but provides a list of pre-approved quality suppliers to contact

• Are you technically savvy and want to add an extra service to offer your clients - perhaps looking to start with tattoo removal and add in skin rejuvenation using the same technology? (You can learn that bit by attending mini-mods classes or workshops)

• You like the idea of learning as many topics as possible, so your CV stands out and makes you more employable by existing laser clinics looking for nurses with laser experience and training