
HLI Credential-Aligned Learning Outcomes
L1 – Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
- Credential Type: Certificate + LSO Designation
- Credential Level: Safety & Compliance
- Partner: Kentek Corporation
- Clock Hours: 8 (1 Day)
- Online or In-Person: Both Options Available
- Prerequisites: None
- Cost: $805
Ideal for:
Safety officers, managers, compliance leads, engineers, and facility owners.
Competency Alignment
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Safety leadership
Credential-Aligned Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and apply OSHA, ANSI (Z136), and FDA laser safety requirements
- Classify laser systems and associated hazards
- Develop and implement a laser safety program
- Conduct hazard assessments and risk mitigation planning
- Serve as a designated Laser Safety Officer within an organization

Stackable Credential Pathway
HLI courses are designed as stackable credentials, allowing learners to progress from awareness to operator, technician & instructor roles while earning recognized certificates at each level.
The engineering course is designed as a standalone offering.
The Handheld Laser Institute credential pathway aligns with AWS, NCCER, and U.S. Department of Labor workforce frameworks, enabling stackable credentials from career exploration through operator, technician, engineer, and instructor roles. HLI programs support pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, incumbent worker training, and post-apprenticeship advancement.
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