Learners who successfully complete this qualification are able to seek employment as a cosmetic tattooist.

To receive your Diploma in Cosmetic Tattooing you will need to complete 4 core units and 5 electives (including at least one infection control unit). 

Course cost structure varies depending on the number of specialisations within the Diploma a student is wishing to pursue.

The cost of the Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing ranges from $8,069 to $14,700, depending on your chosen number of treatment specialisations. Refer to our Fee Schedule for cost breakdown.

Please email info@aidtobeautytraining.com.au to get a customised quote for the electives you wish to undertake.

We offer the option for students to pay for their course through a payment plan, allowing you to spread the cost of your studies over the duration of your course.

Option 1 – TLC Student Loans

You can apply for the full amount through TLC student loans (no deposit required).

• Access to the lowest segment interest rates 
• No early payout fees
• Ability to payback – we cover all Education costs & affiliated fees
• Flexible terms up to 84 months
• Protected by the consumer credit laws

No upfront fees – everything is included in the minimum payment. 

• Clients working 4mths casual
• Clients under 25 but with no credit file
• Continued income for full time / part time
• Clients with minor credit defaults
• We can accept parents applying on behalf of their children
• Family members can apply on behalf of the clients
• Pure Centrelink incomes can apply (single parent / carer / disability / vet )

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Speak to TLC direct for a quote based on your personal circumstances and for the full terms and conditions.

A full credit and financial assessment would need to be completed prior to acceptance of any offer or product.

Option 2 – Go Cardless

The second payment plan option is Gocardless which is a direct debit setup. Please let us know if you would like to opt for the payment plan option. 

Unfortunately, this course has not been approved for government funding / VET Fee Help.

You should expect the course to take between 9-18 months to complete. This course is self-paced and can be started at any time. There is no set start date.

Blended – combining both online and in-person training.

A majority of learning is completed online via our Online Training Portal. The online portal can be accessed 24-7, allowing you to study at your own pace, in your own time.

Cosmetic Tattoo treatment elective units are completed by attending in-class training days for technique development and practical assessment.

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 (pick one)

• SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards, or
• HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments

Elective Cosmetic Tattoo Units (pick 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 (pick 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

1. Research, multiple choice and short answer assessment questions for online theory component.
2. Practical demonstration of skills and knowledge face-to-face with trainer.

Typical assessments might include:

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

• communicate, follow and modify treatment plans, to provide patch tests and three cosmetic tattooing treatments for clients on three different tattooing sites from the following list:
  • Eyelids
  • Eyebrow
  • Lips
• design appropriate tattoos for each client.
• select and mix pigments according to tattoo design.
• provide patch tests for each client that replicate the treatment plan:
• Equipment
• Procedure
• Treatment

• develop, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of:
• adverse reactions
• aftercare recommendations and advice
• anaesthetic used and method of application
• changes in client skin condition
• contraindications
• outcomes of patch test and treatments
• needle size and type
• pigments and products used
• relevant medical history and medications
• skin analysis
• tattoo design
• treatment procedure
• photograph treatment site before and after treatments ensuring clarity and comparability of an image

• provide safe treatments demonstrating the application of health and hygiene regulations and skin

penetration guidelines with a focus on:

• disinfection of treatment area
• disposal of infectious and non-infectious waste
• disposal of needles
• equipment sterilisation and disinfection
• hand washing
• prevention of blood to blood contact
• use of equipment:
  • disposable
  • personal protection equipment
  • single-use, sterile, disposable needles

• treat client demonstrating appropriate selection and use of
• pigment needles:
  • angle
  • depth
  • electric current levels

• recognise and manage contraindications to tattoo services
• interact with and reassure the client throughout the treatment
• treat clients causing a minimal skin reaction
• present self according to organisation policy
• comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements

• Basic Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills in English (LLN)
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A USI is a unique educational reference number issued by the Australian Government to all higher education students for the purpose of creating a secure online record of nationally recognised training that an individual can access anytime and anywhere. To receive a Statement of Attainment on completion of your course, you will need to provide your USI number. Creating a USI is free and you can visit www.usi.gov.au if you don’t already have one or have forgotten your USI number.

• Access to a functional laptop or PC with internet access and a Google Chrome internet browser.
• Models for cosmetic tattooing practice
• Smartphone or camera to take photos
• Printer
• Drawing implements for sketching