Course overview
Gain valuable expertise in safely operating light-based devices for dermal therapy, with the Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety at Victoria University.
A laser-safety certificate is required to use laser and other light-based devices in a beauty salon or clinical setting. This course will help you gain this knowledge and keep it up to date, with a recognised qualification within six months.
Core areas of study include:
This course is particularly suited to someone with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing, or other health-sciences background working in this area.
Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.
A laser-safety certificate is required to use laser and other light-based devices in a beauty salon or clinical setting. This course will help you gain this knowledge and keep it up to date, with a recognised qualification within six months.
Core areas of study include:
- dermal anatomy and physiology
- skin biochemistry
- infection control
- pathology
- laser physics
- Australian regulations
- safety.
This course is particularly suited to someone with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing, or other health-sciences background working in this area.
Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Graduates will obtain knowledge and skills that will allow them to manage laser and light based safety requirements in clinical dermal and other health care settings where those devices are used.
Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.
Once you've successfully completed this certificate, you will be able to transition into the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences and gain credits for the four units completed.
Majors
Laser safety.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Higher Education studies Full or partial (minimum 1 year completed) completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VET studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in Beauty Therapy, Nursing or Health Sciences (or related discipline). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Work/life experience Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health Sciences or similar. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- City QueenVICMarch 2021
- City QueenVIC