DIPLOMA OF
COSMETIC TATTOOING
SHB50321
Elevare Training Group (RTO No. 46372)
Launch your career in cosmetic tattooing with confidence.
The SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing prepares you with the practical skills, industry knowledge and professional judgement needed to deliver safe, high-quality cosmetic tattooing services.
Work autonomously. Create customised treatments. Build a career in a growing industry.
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER
With the Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing
The SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing is designed for individuals seeking to work as professional cosmetic tattooists in beauty salons, skin clinics or similar industry environments.
This nationally recognised qualification focuses on client consultation, treatment design and the delivery of cosmetic tattooing services in line with industry standards. You will gain the skills to plan and manage sequential treatment programs, communicate confidently with clients and apply professional judgement within a defined scope of practice.
Training is delivered in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
What You Will Learn
Throughout this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge to:
Consult with clients and assess suitability for cosmetic tattooing treatments
Design customised cosmetic tattooing treatment plans
Perform cosmetic tattooing services safely and professionally
Apply infection control and skin penetration requirements
Communicate effectively and manage client expectations
Operate independently within industry regulations and scope of practice
Who this course is for
This qualification is ideal for:
- Beauty professionals looking to specialise in cosmetic tattooing
- Practitioners wanting to expand their service offerings to include cosmetic tattooing
- Individuals seeking a career change into the cosmetic tattooing industry
- Those wanting a nationally recognised qualification to support their professional practice
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing may work as professional cosmetic tattooists providing services such as cosmetic tattooing in regulated beauty or clinical environments.
Practitioners typically work autonomously and are accountable for their own professional outcomes, using specialised knowledge, technical skills and professional judgement to deliver safe and compliant treatments.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will involve a student demonstrating their ability to safely plan and perform cosmetic tattooing treatments in line with industry standards.
Students will complete patch tests and cosmetic tattooing treatments on different facial areas, design personalised treatments, select and mix pigments, and maintain detailed client records. They will follow strict health, hygiene, and skin penetration guidelines, use equipment safely, and demonstrate professional communication and client care throughout each treatment.
1.
Theory Assessment
Research, multiple choice and short answer assessment questions for online theory component.
2.
Practical Assessment
Practical demonstration of skills and knowledge face-to-face with trainer.
Course Structure
The Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing requires students to complete 9 units of competency. This is to include the 4 Core Units, an Infection Control Unit, and up to 3 Cosmetic Tattoo Treatment Electives. The remaining units (1-3) are to be made up of Business Electives.
While you have a variety of choice between the elective units, the core units are required for all students wishing to complete the Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing or gain an accredited treatment elective certificate.
The core units cover foundational cosmetic tattoo topics to ensure that technicians have an understanding of the skin, hair, pigments, design and consultation techniques.
Core Units (required)
- SHBBCOS001 Provide cosmetic tattooing consultations
- SHBBCOS002 Apply knowledge of colour theory and pigmentology to cosmetic tattooing
- SHBBCOS003 Incorporate elements and principles of design to cosmetic tattooing
- SHBBSSC004 Identify the function and structure of skin and hair for cosmetic tattooing
Infection Control Units (choose one)
- SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards, or
- HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
Elective Cosmetic Tattoo Units (choose at least one and up to three)
- SHBBCOS004 Provide cosmetic tattoo for eyebrows
- SHBBCOS005 Provide cosmetic tattoo for lips
- SHBBCOS006 Provide cosmetic tattoo for eyes
Elective Business Units (choose at least one and up to three)
- BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB404 Market new business ventures
- BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
Apply Today!
Become a confident, professional cosmetic tattooist. Apply to enrol now in the SHB50321 Diploma and start creating beautiful, safe, customised treatments for your clients.
Common Questions
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.
Which 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. Please check your local council guidelines on which course is accepted in your area.
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 (RTO 46372). 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.
