Laser Safety Training
LSO Certification

Entertainment Laser Safety Officer

Comprehensive LSO training aligned with AS/NZS IEC 60825.3:2022 for Australian and New Zealand entertainment laser operators, technicians, and venue managers.

11 modules
~2.5 hours
Final examination
Certificate of completion
$80 AUD · one-off · 24-month access
69 quiz questions
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Not ready to enrol? Try Module 1 free — no account needed.

Course Modules

01
Available

Laser Physics & Classification

Light and wavelength, laser classes, beam parameters, and how lasers injure the eye and skin

~15 min·5 quiz questions
02
Available

The Standard: AS/NZS IEC 60825.3:2022

What the Standard is, what it covers, how it is laid out, and the people and terms it defines

~10 min·5 quiz questions
03
Available

Exposure Limits & Separation Distances

The three groups and their limits, the locations in a venue, separation distances, and how far a beam stays hazardous

~15 min·8 quiz questions
04
Available

Equipment Safety & Engineering Controls

Masks, mounting, the control link, the e-stop, scan-fail safeguards, signs, and checks before the show

~15 min·8 quiz questions
05
Available

Scan-Fail Safeguards & Exposure Assessment

Moving beams, peak and average power, measuring exposure, and what a scan-fail safeguard can and cannot do

~15 min·6 quiz questions
06
Available

Risk Management

Effect categories, controlled areas, show phases, the Display Safety Record, and learning from each show

~15 min·6 quiz questions
07
Available

Roles, Planning & Show Operations

Who does what, the LSO, the responsible person, planning, set-up and alignment, and running the show

~15 min·6 quiz questions
08
Available

Contingency Planning & Incident Response

Contingency plans, eye and skin injuries, stopping first, and reporting and investigating

~12 min·5 quiz questions
09
Available

Australian Regulatory Framework

Layers of regulation, WHS law, state radiation rules, aviation, waterways, councils, insurance and a compliance checklist

~12 min·10 quiz questions
10
Available

New Zealand Regulatory Framework

HSWA, WorkSafe, why the radiation Act does not cover lasers, aviation, councils, and how Australia and New Zealand compare

~12 min·6 quiz questions
11
Available

Special Considerations

Effect types, diffraction and the zero order, holographic displays, ultraviolet and blue light, and what the Standard does not cover

~10 min·4 quiz questions
EXAM

Final Examination

65 questions, 90 minutes, 75% pass threshold. Complete all modules to unlock.

90 min·3 attempts

How it works

  1. 1

    Try Module 1 free

    Read or listen to the first module and take its quiz — no account and no card needed. If it isn't for you, you've lost nothing.

  2. 2

    Enrol — $80 AUD, once

    Create an account, verify your email and pay securely through Stripe. One payment, no subscription, no auto-renewal. You get 24 months of access.

  3. 3

    Work through 11 modules

    About 2.5 hours in total, at your own pace on any device. Each module mixes text, optional audio narration and interactive tools, and ends with a short quiz. Score 70% to unlock the next module.

  4. 4

    Pass the final exam

    65 questions drawn from a larger bank, 90 minutes, 75% to pass. You upload a photo ID first so the certificate is tied to the person who sat the exam. Up to 3 attempts, with 48 hours between them.

  5. 5

    Get your certificate

    A PDF certificate with a unique number and QR code. Anyone — an employer, venue or regulator — can scan it or search the number to confirm it's genuine. Recommended review after 3 years.

Prefer to see the end result first? View a sample certificate.

Questions

Who is this course for?
Entertainment laser operators, technicians, venue managers and anyone who needs to act as Laser Safety Officer on shows in Australia or New Zealand. It is aligned with AS/NZS IEC 60825.3:2022.
How much does it cost, and what do I pay for?
$80 AUD, paid once — no subscription. That covers all 11 modules, the final exam, your certificate and 24 months of access. Payment is by card through Stripe and a receipt is emailed to you. Need an invoice with company details? Email apps@zone.net.au.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — within 7 days of purchase, as long as you haven't started the final exam. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are never affected. Full details on the Refund Policy page.
How long does it take?
About 2.5 hours of course content plus a 90-minute exam. It is fully self-paced: stop and resume whenever you like within your 24 months of access. Progress is saved to your account.
What if I fail the exam?
You get 3 attempts, with a 48-hour gap between them. Each attempt draws a different mix of questions. If you use all three, contact us — additional attempts can be granted.
Is the certificate a licence?
No. It is a certificate of completion — evidence you have completed and passed a training programme aligned with the standard. It is not a government-issued licence or accreditation. Some states (Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania) have their own licensing on top; check with your state authority. See the Terms of Service.
Can someone check my certificate is real?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number and a QR code that opens a live verification page showing the holder, issue date and whether it is valid or revoked. You also appear on the public graduates register.
Does the certificate expire?
There is a recommended review date three years after issue. The verification page shows whether a certificate is valid, expired or revoked.
Do I need to buy the standard?
It isn't required to pass, but we recommend owning a copy of AS/NZS IEC 60825.3:2022 so you can reference it on site. The course teaches you how to apply it.
Is the Operator Induction course free?
Yes. The short Operator Induction course for nightly operators of installed systems remains free.