HOW DOES IT WORK

Points will be allocated based on modules of training completed; as well as learning hours or duration of learning. This will match the criteria issued by NZ Laser Training Institute Ltd.

NZLT criteria: 10 CPD points = 10 hours of learning. 

PRE-REQUISITES: No pre-requisites.

COST: no additional cost, it will be included as part of enrolment into each course

APPLICABLE STUDY METHODS: NZLT Institutes self-guided online, and face to face, or virtual in-class training (zoom), learning that has been completed over approximately 6 hours.

CERTIFICATION TYPE: As advised by each individual short course, or educational programme completed.

CPD APPROVED TUTORS: Both Ruth & Stacey have approved trainer certificates for The CPD Group UK.

WHY ARE WE INTRODUCING IT

Our mission since 2011, was to raise the IPL and Laser education, and development standards for our industry, for the safety and benefit of consumers, and for operator safety.

The concept of bringing this quality assessment tool, to the New Zealand Beauty Industry, was first pitched by Ruth Nicholson (from NZ Laser Training) to the NZ Association of Registered Beauty Professionals (formerly known as NZ Association of Registered Beauty Therapists) in 2015. The verdict, at the time; was that it was still only vaguely understood, and would be too challenging to implement; without substantial debate, and monitoring – but overall, it was thought that it could be beneficial for the industry.

In 2021, we were still waiting for industry to move forward; so NZ Laser Training Institute (NZLT), is going it alone.

CPD points (Continuing Professional Development) is the formal means of measuring, the amount of professional development, and competencies, obtained by those in a particular industry.

NZLT Institute feels the beauty and medical aesthetic Industries, which are now formally recognised under the Healthcare sector; would be a safer place for consumers seeking IPL and Laser Technicians, who meet high benchmark criteria.

WHAT DOES IT GIVE you

With Technology and Technological Developments changing the nature of our Industry, along with constant alterations, to devices and techniques, ongoing education and development is incredibly important.

The introduction of our NZLT Institutes CPD points system will raise the professionalism, and credibility of industry practitioners, and allows consumers to verify that the individual, has completed minimum unit standards of IPL and Laser training, reducing risk to the consumer.   

In the future, other training providers, and professional accredited skin therapy boards, may like to align to our system, for a cohesive and streamlined educational record of learning that can be underpinned by our NZQA accredited status.

Having our own CPD point system means that our vast database of trained, and formally certified Laser and IPL operators, who have completed training with us since 2011 can apply CPD points immediately and used towards gaining an NZLT Diploma.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Quality assessment tool for the NZ medical aesthetic and beauty industry

• Cohesive and streamlined educational record of learning

• Stand out at an interview for future employers