This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely provide intense pulsed light (IPL) hair reduction treatments to reduce unwanted hair on the face and body. It requires the ability to follow an agreed treatment program, monitor and modify treatments in response the client’s skin and hair reactions, and assess treatment results.

This unit applies to IPL practitioners working in a diverse range of beauty industry sectors and business contexts who provide hair reduction treatments. These individuals operate independently, under limited supervision of others and within established organisational policies and procedures.

The unit reflects the safety guidelines, for a broad range of IPL dermal applications, expressed in the following Australian and New Zealand Standards, current at the time of publication:

• AS/NZS 4173:2018 Safe use of lasers and intense light sources in health care
• AS/NZS 1336:2014 Eye and face protection – Guidelines.

The use of IPL is subject to legislation, regulation and licensing in some Australian States and Territories.