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INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING

Nationally accredited – HLTINF005 & SHBBINF002

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Elevare Training Group (RTO No. 46372)

Gain the skills required to perform cosmetic tattooing, body piercing, laser removal, and other skin penetration services safely and legally. Our nationally recognised infection control courses meet all state and local council requirements Australia wide.

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Accredited, Nationally Recognised

Infection Control Courses for Skin Penetration

Elevare Training offers two nationally recognised units for infection control training: HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments and SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards. Both units contain the same course content and provide the practical and theoretical knowledge required to prevent infection during skin penetration procedures.

Students will learn to safely perform treatments including tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, needling, body piercing, cosmetic injectables, and laser removal, while ensuring compliance with council and regulatory standards across Australia.

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Meet Council and Licensing Requirements in Australia

For anyone seeking a Personal Appearance Services (PAS) Licence to perform cosmetic or body art tattooing, body piercing, cosmetic injectables or related treatments, completing either HLTINF005 or SHBBINF002 ensures you meet the standards set by your state and territory health departments and local councils.

HLTINF005 is valid in all states including Queensland, while SHBBINF002 is accepted in all states except Queensland. Choosing the correct unit ensures your qualification is recognised wherever you plan to work.

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Course Options and Pricing

HLTINF005

$350$299

  • Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
  • Standard Course
  • All States incl QLD
  • Online, self-directed
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SHBBINF002

$350

  • Maintain Infection Control Standards
  • Standard Course
  • All States except QLD
  • Online, self-directed
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HLTINF005 (FAST TRACK)

$250

  • Fast Track Course for Registered Nurses
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • All States incl QLD
  • Online, self-directed
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Infection Control Training Online or In-Person

Study From Anywhere in Australia

Our courses are delivered online, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere in Australia. All you need is:

A laptop or PC with internet access and Google Chrome or similar browser
Video recording equipment such as a smartphone
Access to an autoclave (or attend our facilities In Brisbane/simulate the tasks at home)

Study at your own pace and complete practical assessments with video submissions from home or complete the practical in person at our premises.

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Assessment Tasks and Practical Competency

Theory Assessment

Short answer and multiple-choice questions covering infection control procedures and workplace policies.

Written Assessment

Conduct a compliance check in your clinic or a simulated environment, including a premises plan to minimise infection risk.

Practical Assessment

Video or in-person demonstration of tasks such as clinical handwashing, cleaning spills, setting up work areas, and using an autoclave to sterilise equipment.

Career Pathways

Completing these infection control units opens doors for all skin penetration and cosmetic industries. Graduates can pursue careers as:

Body Art Tattooists

Cosmetic Tattooists

Body Piercers

Cosmetic Injectables Nurses

Dermal and Laser Technicians

Any Career Involving Skin Penetration Procedures

This qualification is widely accepted by health departments and councils across Australia, giving you confidence that your training meets industry and legal standards.

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Don’t wait to meet licensing requirements—enrol online today and start learning immediately. With flexible study options, practical assessments, and nationally recognised units, Elevare Training ensures you are fully compliant and ready to operate safely in Australia’s skin penetration industry.

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FAQs

What is the difference between HLTINF005 and SHBBINF002?

Both contain the same course content. HLTINF005 is valid in all states including Queensland, while SHBBINF002 is accepted everywhere except Queensland.

Can I complete the training from home?

Yes. Our infection control units HLTINF005 and SHBBINF002 can both be completed at home in a simulated environment or at your workplace/clinic. All cosmetic tattoo courses are a combination of virtual/online and in-person training. We have made as much of the course online as possible to give students the flexibility to learn from home to fit their own schedule. The practical elements are face-to-face and can be completed at a number of locations across Australia. Our business, social media and marketing units are 100% online.

Do I need to have an autoclave?

No. We have a number of options for students who are required to demonstrate their competence in the use of an autoclave. They can either be employed in a workplace with access to sterilisation equipment, OR set up a simulated salon in their home, OR have access to a workplace with sterilisation equipment, OR be in driving proximity the RTO premises (Salisbury) so that the teacher can assess them.

How long do I have to complete the course?

Our infection control units HLTINF005 and SHBBINF002 need to be completed within three months of a student's start date. As the course is self-paced depending on individual commitments, we say that the unit can be completed between 2-12 weeks.

The Diploma of Cosmetic Tattoo is also tailored to meet a student's individual needs, but the average course time frame is between 12-18 months.

What infection control course do I need for cosmetic tattooing in Australia?

Professionals offering cosmetic tattooing in Australia are required to complete a nationally recognised infection control course such as HLTINF005 or SHBBINF002.

Is infection control training required for a PAS Licence?

Yes. These units are mandatory to apply for a Personal Appearance Services (PAS) Licence and are accepted by councils across Australia.

Is your training nationally recognised?

Yes! Elevare Training Group is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO46372). All of our training is accredited and nationally recognised.

How long do I need to wait to have my assessments marked?

We ask that you allow up to 48 business hours/three business      days to receive feedback once you have submitted your assessment. While we endeavour to have marking completed quicker than this, we need to allow for our assessment team receiving high volumes of submissions from time to time.  

Do you grant extensions?

Yes. We can provide students with the option to extend for an additional fee.

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