This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design light emitting diode (LED) treatment programs to improve the appearance of skin at an epidermal level. It requires the ability to design a staged program of multiple light-based treatments that will achieve optimum outcomes for the client.

This unit applies to skin therapists who work in beauty salons or skin clinics where skin therapy is provided.

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

• AS/NZS 1336:2014 Eye and face protection – Guidelines
• AS/NZS IEC 62471:2011 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.