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ATSCI Certified Course

Best
Laser Hair Removal Course
Sydney

Increase your skills and build one of the most consistently booked treatments in the industry, with ATSCI's laser hair removal course and training.

Sydney's Most Thorough Laser Hair Removal Course

If you are searching for the best laser hair removal course Sydney has to offer, the difference at ATSCI is simple. This is a clinical, competency based program delivered one on one and in person by founder Amanda Bishay at our Merrylands clinic, customised to your experience and your pace so you are never held back by a group.

Learning laser hair removal from a trainer with over 20 years of experience and more than 12 years running her own clinic makes a genuine difference. Because you are trained alone, you can absorb far more information and ask far more questions than you ever could in a class. The goal is simple, to get you fully ready to work as a confident, safe and professional laser hair removal specialist.

What You Will Learn

You will become thoroughly versed in the art and science of laser hair removal, gaining a fundamental understanding of both laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) technology, including how each targets melanin in the hair follicle to disable growth at the root. You will receive clinical, hands on training with advanced, state of the art equipment, and you will perform laser hair removal on scheduled clients once you are ready, building real world confidence under close supervision.

Your training explores everything you need to practise safely and effectively:

  • o Skin and hair anatomy and physiology, including the hair growth cycle and why it determines treatment timing
  • o How hair interacts with light based therapy
  • o Laser and IPL physics, safety and correct equipment settings
  • o Hair removal treatment protocols for different skin colours, using the Fitzpatrick scale to classify skin types
  • o Patient consultation, contraindications and post treatment management
  • o Recognising and managing adverse reactions safely and professionally

Who This Course Is For

The best laser hair removal course Sydney offers should suit where you are now, and this one is built for beauty therapists, aestheticians and clinic owners who want to add one of the most consistently popular and profitable treatments in the industry. Laser and IPL hair removal is a reliable, repeat generating service with strong client demand all year round, and because clients need a course of sessions and often return for maintenance, a single new client can represent years of repeat business.

It also suits practitioners looking to build a focused laser hair removal business from the ground up in the Sydney market, whether you already know light based devices or are coming to the technology for the very first time.

Career changers with no background in beauty or aesthetics are equally welcome. Because training is delivered one on one rather than in a group, you are taken through every step at your own pace, from the fundamentals of light based technology through to live client treatments, until you can perform the service safely and confidently.

If you have already completed an online or group based laser hair removal course and found it left you undertrained, this course closes that gap. You will work hands on with advanced equipment, treat real clients under supervision, and finish with the practical experience that shorter or screen based courses cannot provide.

Clinic owners looking to bring laser hair removal in house will also come away with the accredited certification and regulatory knowledge needed to operate equipment properly and train their own staff to the same standard.

Whatever your starting point, this course is designed to take you from where you are now to a fully competent, genuinely qualified laser hair removal practitioner in Sydney.

Practical Clinical Outcomes

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • o Perform a comprehensive consultation and skin assessment
  • o Correctly classify Fitzpatrick skin types
  • o Select safe treatment parameters for different skin and hair types
  • o Operate IPL and laser hair removal systems safely
  • o Recognise appropriate clinical endpoints
  • o Prevent and manage common adverse events
  • o Deliver effective treatment protocols for all body areas
  • o Maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • o Meet Australian best practice standards for laser safety
  • o Demonstrate competency through supervised live patient treatments

Why Sydney Practitioners Choose ATSCI

At ATSCI you are trained personally and clinically, not shown a quick demonstration in a crowded room. You work with only the most advanced equipment, and your instructor takes you through each machine in depth until you are genuinely ready to treat clients with confidence and care. This matters enormously in laser work, where incorrect settings can burn or pigment skin, and where true understanding is your best protection.

Upon successfully completing your theory examination and practical assessment, you are awarded three Certificates of Competence rather than a certificate of attendance: an accredited Laser Safety Certificate, a laser hair removal application competency certificate, and a laser facial rejuvenation competency certificate. You also gain ongoing mentorship and support to help you build a thriving service. That combination is what makes this the best laser hair removal course Sydney practitioners can train with, and you also gain ongoing mentorship and support to help you build a thriving service.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a comprehensive three day course delivered one on one, covering both laser and IPL technology along with the safety, business and clinical knowledge you need to practise confidently.

Both use light based energy to reduce hair, and the course teaches you how each works, how they interact with skin and hair, and how to select the right settings for different skin tones.

You receive three Certificates of Competence, including an accredited Laser Safety Certificate, a hair removal application competency certificate, and a laser facial rejuvenation competency certificate.

Ready to Begin Your Career in the Beauty Industry?

If you are ready to master IPL and laser hair removal in a truly personalised environment, this course gives you the skill, confidence and support to begin. With Amanda’s one on one guidance and extensive hands on training in a real clinical setting, you can take the next step knowing you are learning the right way from the very beginning, with a trainer who understands both the clinical and the business side of laser treatments.

Contact ATSCI today to discuss your training dates, ask any questions and secure your one on one place. Whether you are starting fresh or adding a profitable new treatment to your clinic, we would love to help you build a career and skill set you can be proud of.

For a comprehensive ATSCI Clinical IPL & Laser Hair Removal Course, I would structure the curriculum into progressive modules that take students from theory to safe, competent clinical practice.

Module 1-5

Module 1 – Introduction to Laser & IPL Technology

  • History of laser and IPL
  • Differences between Laser and IPL
  • Medical vs cosmetic applications
  • Understanding selective photothermolysis
  • Chromophores and light absorption
  • Treatment indications and contraindications

Module 2 – Laser Physics

  • Properties of laser light
  • Coherent, monochromatic and collimated light
  • Wavelength explained
  • Pulse duration
  • Pulse repetition rate
  • Fluence (J/cm²)
  • Spot size
  • Power (Watts)
  • Energy delivery
  • Thermal relaxation time (TRT)

Module 3 – Skin Anatomy & Hair Biology

  • Layers of the skin
  • Skin appendages
  • Hair follicle anatomy
  • Hair growth cycle
    1. Anagen
    2. Catagen
    3. Telogen
  • Why multiple treatments are required

Module 4 – Fitzpatrick Skin Typing

  • Skin Types I–VI
  • Ethnic considerations
  • Skin response to UV exposure
  • Identifying treatment risks
  • Choosing appropriate settings

Module 5 – Hair Assessment

  • Hair colour
  • Hair thickness
  • Hair density
  • Hair depth
  • Terminal vs vellus hair
  • Hormonal hair growth
  • Hair growth disorders

Module 6-10

Module 6 – Laser & IPL Equipment

  • Components of the machine
  • Cooling systems
  • Handpieces
  • Filters
  • Spot sizes
  • Calibration
  • Daily maintenance
  • Machine safety checks

Module 7 – Wavelength Selection

  • 755 nm Alexandrite
  • 808/810 nm Diode
  • 940 nm
  • 980 nm
  • 1064 nm Nd:YAG
  • IPL filter selection
  • Which wavelength suits each skin type

Module 8 – Patient Consultation

  • Medical history
  • Medication review
  • Hormonal assessment
  • Contraindications
  • Expectations management
  • Informed consent
  • Photography
  • Treatment planning

Module 9 – Treatment Parameters

  • Selecting fluence
  • Pulse width selection
  • Frequency selection
  • Spot size selection
  • Cooling settings
  • Test patch procedures
  • Endpoint recognition

Module 10 – Safety & Laser Protection

  • Australian laser safety standards
  • Controlled treatment areas
  • Laser hazard classifications
  • Eye protection
  • Smoke plume management
  • Infection control
  • Emergency procedures

Module 11-15

Module 11 – Contraindications

  • Pregnancy
  • Active infections
  • Skin cancer
  • Photosensitising medications
  • Recent tanning
  • Isotretinoin
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Keloid tendency

Module 12 – Complications & Adverse Events

  • Burns
  • Blistering
  • Pigment changes
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Hypopigmentation
  • Scarring
  • Folliculitis
  • Paradoxical hypertrichosis
  • Management protocols

Module 13 – Treatment Protocols

  • Female face
  • Male beard
  • Neck
  • Underarms
  • Arms
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Bikini
  • Brazilian
  • Legs
  • Back
  • Hands
  • Feet

Module 14 – Clinical Treatment Techniques

  • Patient positioning
  • Skin preparation
  • Marking treatment areas
  • Handpiece placement
  • Overlap techniques
  • Avoiding missed areas
  • Treatment patterns
  • Clinical endpoints

Module 15 – Pain Management

  • Cooling techniques
  • Patient comfort
  • Topical anaesthetics
  • Managing sensitive areas
  • Post-treatment discomfort

Module 16-20

Module 16 – Post-Treatment Care

  • Home care instructions
  • Sun protection
  • Shedding phase
  • Expected reactions
  • Follow-up schedule
  • Maintenance treatments

Module 17 – Clinical Documentation

  • Consultation forms
  • Treatment records
  • Photography protocols
  • Incident reporting
  • Consent forms
  • Progress notes

Module 18 – Advanced Hair Removal

  • Hormonal hair growth
  • PCOS patients
  • Male facial hair
  • Dark skin treatments
  • Fine hair management
  • Resistant hair
  • Maintenance strategies

Module 19 – Combination Treatments

  • Laser with IPL
  • Laser and skin rejuvenation
  • Pigmented lesions
  • Vascular treatments
  • Treatment sequencing

Module 20 – Hands-On Clinical Training

  • Consultation assessment
  • Parameter selection
  • Test patches
  • Performing treatments
  • Real patient treatments
  • Troubleshooting
  • Clinical competency assessment

Module 21-24

Module 21 – Infection Prevention & Clinical Hygiene

  • Standard precautions
  • Cleaning and disinfection
  • Hand hygiene
  • PPE
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Waste disposal

Module 22 – Australian Regulations & Professional Practice

  • Scope of practice
  • Australian state-based laser regulations
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Documentation requirements
  • Ethical practice
  • Patient privacy

Module 23 – Clinical Assessment & Competency

  • Written theory examination
  • Practical assessment
  • Case study discussion
  • Parameter calculations
  • Safety assessment
  • Competency sign-off

Module 24 – Business Success & Practice Growth

  • Pricing strategies
  • Treatment packages
  • Consultation conversion
  • Patient retention
  • Marketing ethically
  • Before-and-after photography
  • Managing reviews and referrals

Practical Clinical Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • Perform a comprehensive consultation and skin assessment.
  • Correctly classify Fitzpatrick skin types.
  • Select safe treatment parameters for different skin and hair types.
  • Operate IPL and laser hair removal systems safely.
  • Recognise appropriate clinical endpoints.
  • Prevent and manage common adverse events.
  • Deliver effective treatment protocols for all body areas.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Meet Australian best-practice standards for laser safety.
  • Demonstrate competency through supervised live patient treatments.

This curriculum aligns well with ATSCI’s one-on-one, hands-on training model and would support issuing a Certificate of Competence after successful completion of both the theoretical and practical assessments.

Models

Each student is required to work on a minimum of 8  to 10 live models.

Certification

Upon successfully completing theory exam, practical assessment & the laser hair removal training, you will be awarded 3 CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE, NOT CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE.

  1. An accredited Laser Safety Certificate,
  2. A Laser hair removal application competency certificate
  3. Laser facial rejuvenation competency certificate.

Which means you have demonstrated evidence of safe and effective laser tattoo removal treatments.

Email amanda@atsci.com.au or call 0433 135 381 for more information and available dates for enrolment.

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All prices are exclusive of GST.

About ATSCI

Amanda Bishay is a Medically Accredited Cosmetic & Laser Aesthetician and an Internationally Certified Trainer, Educator and Assessor with a Diploma of Health Science (Beauty Therapy), as well as a member of the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy, the Association of Professional Aestheticians of Australia and the Australasian Association of Cosmetic Tattoo/Micro pigmentation Therapists.

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All courses are ATSCI certified and are delivered one on one and we do not train in groups or classes, as we believe every individual learns at different levels and we are only as successful and are as good as you learn. All courses are competency based meaning upon completion of your training, you will qualify to practice Australia wide (except laser tattoo removal in WA restricted to doctors only) after successfully passing all theory exam and practical assessments. If you don’t learn enough we have not done our job properly – therefore “your success is our success”.

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