- Body piercing, other than closed ear or nose piercing
- Implanting natural or synthetic substances into a person’s skin (e.g. hair or beads)
- Scarring or cutting a person’s skin using a sharp instrument to make a permanent mark, pattern, or design
- Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing or semipermanent make-up)
- Tattoo removal (from 1 July 2016).
HLTINF005 - Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
This Nationally Accredited Unit is a QLD Health mandatory requirement for anyone involved in a personal services industry that involves skin penetration. This course can be completed entirely online if you have access to the use of an Autoclave. Contact Us for more options.
Government Legislation
Businesses that offer higher risk services, need to have a ‘higher risk personal appearance service’ license, and staff and operators need to have this unit to provide these services:
You can read more about the Qld and WA legislation here Skin penetration procedures and the law & Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003
BODY PIERCING
LASER TECHNICIAN
TATTOOIST
COSMETIC TATOOIST
Study Online and Receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.
This course is delivered online. You can take it at your own pace, giving you the flexibility to work, play and take care of your other commitments. You will have 3 months to complete the entire course. The course uses online learning technology to give you structured learning and all the resources you need. You will have access to a tutor and one-on-one support sessions for the duration of you course.
HLTINF005
Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
Online Training
12 Weeks
Online 6 hours / week
In this unit, you will learn the knowledge that you need to become a piercer or tattooist who meets the right government regulations. You will learn how to be a safe practitioner who understands how to use infection prevention in a skin penetration environment. You will learn:
- How to maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (body piercing, tattooing, cosmetic tattoo, and related industries)
- Clinic compliance for state, territory, and local council requirements
- How to identify infection risks to clients, yourself, and colleagues
- How to manage and monitor infection control risks
- The Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice for Sterilisation procedures
- Cleaning, disinfection, hygiene, and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Graduate with your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment within 3 months.
On completion of this unit, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit HLTINF005 Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments to display in your clinic and satisfy Qld and WA regulations.
There are no prerequisites for this course. Intermediate level computer skills and access to the internet are essential. You will also need access to industry standard sterilising equipment* (e.g. Autoclave) to complete this unit.
This course is delivered online. You can take it at your own pace, giving you the flexibility to work, play and take care of your other commitments. You will have 3 months to complete the entire course. The course uses online learning technology to give you structured learning and all the resources you need. You will have access to a tutor and one-on-one support sessions for the duration of your course.
Our graduates are currently employed at SkinKandy, Skin Clinics, Laser Clinics, Cosmetic Tattoo clinics, tattoo studios, and clinics offering services in cosmetic injectables.
- What You Will Learn
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In this unit, you will learn the knowledge that you need to become a piercer or tattooist who meets the right government regulations. You will learn how to be a safe practitioner who understands how to use infection prevention in a skin penetration environment. You will learn:
- How to maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (body piercing, tattooing, cosmetic tattoo, and related industries)
- Clinic compliance for state, territory, and local council requirements
- How to identify infection risks to clients, yourself, and colleagues
- How to manage and monitor infection control risks
- The Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice for Sterilisation procedures
- Cleaning, disinfection, hygiene, and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Course Duration
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Graduate with your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment within 3 months.
- Awards
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On completion of this unit, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit HLTINF005 Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments to display in your clinic and satisfy Qld and WA regulations.
- RTO Entry Requirements
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There are no prerequisites for this course. Intermediate level computer skills and access to the internet are essential. You will also need access to industry standard sterilising equipment* (e.g. Autoclave) to complete this unit.
- Study and Career
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This course is delivered online. You can take it at your own pace, giving you the flexibility to work, play and take care of your other commitments. You will have 3 months to complete the entire course. The course uses online learning technology to give you structured learning and all the resources you need. You will have access to a tutor and one-on-one support sessions for the duration of your course.
Our graduates are currently employed at SkinKandy, Skin Clinics, Laser Clinics, Cosmetic Tattoo clinics, tattoo studios, and clinics offering services in cosmetic injectables.
Got a Question or Ready to Apply?
Call us on (07) 5309 6635. We are available weekdays 9am – 5pm (AEST).
Student Testimonials
Mark Oliphant
Great service. We put all our staff though their maintain infection control certificates with Demi International and wouldn’t recommend anyone else. The online system has made it even easier. Thanks
Emily Madden
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Note: You must have access to an Autoclave to complete this course. Autoclaves are available for use at one of our five campuses Maroochydore, Toowoomba, Cairns, Chermside and Ipswich.