Maintain Infection Control Standards
SHBBINF002
Nationally accredited training – Australia wide
Elevare Training Group (RTO No. 46372)
The SHBBINF002 – Maintain Infection Control Standards course provides essential infection control training for beauty professionals working in salon and personal services environments.
This nationally recognised course equips students with the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe hygiene practices, prevent cross-contamination, and meet industry health and safety standards.
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Accredited, Nationally Recognised
Essential Infection Control Training for Beauty & Skin Penetration Services
Maintaining high infection control standards is critical in the beauty, cosmetic, and skin penetration industries. The SHBBINF002 – Maintain Infection Control Standards course provides the skills and knowledge required to identify, manage, and control infection risks in salon and clinic environments.
This nationally recognised training covers essential procedures for preventing cross-contamination, maintaining hygienic treatment areas, and complying with infection control regulations and local council requirements. Students learn how to safely clean, disinfect, and sterilise equipment used in beauty and personal services treatments while protecting clients, colleagues, and themselves from infection risks.
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What You Will Learn in SHBBINF002
With increasing industry regulation across Australia, infection control qualifications are becoming an essential requirement for professionals performing treatments involving skin penetration or exposure to bodily fluids.
The SHBBINF002 course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical infection control procedures to prepare students for real-world salon and clinic environments. Training includes understanding infection risks, workplace hygiene requirements, sterilisation procedures, and maintaining compliant treatment areas.
Topics covered include:
- Infection control regulations and legal responsibilities
- Monitoring hygiene of premises and treatment areas
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilising reusable equipment
- Correct handling and disposal of sharps and contaminated waste
- Using standard precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintaining sterile storage and clean work zones
- Infection prevention during skin penetration procedures
- Safe use and maintenance of autoclaves and sterilisation equipment
Students also complete practical infection control tasks such as:
- Clinical handwashing procedures
- Cleaning blood or body fluid spills
- Setting up hygienic treatment areas
- Sterilising equipment using an autoclave
This training is designed to ensure students can confidently apply infection prevention procedures in accordance with Australian standards and industry best practices.
Course Enrolment and Pricing
SHBBINF002
Maintain Infection Control Standards
$350$299
- Online, self-directed
- Attentive support and guidance
- Valid in all states except QLD
Study Online – Flexible Learning
Online or In-Person
Study From Anywhere in Australia
Our SHBBINF002 course is 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.
Assessment Tasks and Practical Competency
Students will complete a combination of theory, workplace compliance, and practical assessments to ensure competency.
1.
Theory Assessment
Short answer and multiple-choice questions covering infection control procedures and workplace policies.
2.
Written Assessment
Conduct a compliance check in your clinic or a simulated environment, including a premises plan to minimise infection risk.
3.
Practical Assessment
Video 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.
The course is particularly relevant for professionals working or pursuing careers in:
- Beauty therapy
- Cosmetic Tattooists
- Body Piercers
- Cosmetic Injectables Nurses
- Dermal and Laser Technicians
- Any Industry Conducting Skin Penetration Procedures
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.