HLTINF005 For Tattoo Work.
If you do tattoos or skin work, this unit teaches how to keep things clean. You'll study online from anywhere in Australia, then send videos from home or come in to Brisbane.
Course Snapshot
- ✓Nationally recognised training
- ✓Online and in-person study
- ✓No entry needs for standard course
- ✓Feedback within 48 business hours
Why Do This Course
Meet The QLD Licence Rule
If you do tattoos, piercing or dermal work, this is the unit Queensland Health and local councils ask for.
Start Your Skin Work
If you are starting cosmetic tattoo, body piercing or laser work, this covers the infection control part.
Study From Home, On Your Schedule
Self-paced online study means you finish in 2-12 weeks, anywhere in Australia. Send videos from home or drop into Brisbane.
Where These Skills Could Take You
Body art tattooists
Cosmetic tattooists
Body piercers
Dermal and laser technicians
Any industry doing skin work
Roles where these infection control skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Some roles need more study or clinical training; check with the relevant body.
What You'll Learn
What You’ll Get
In the Course
- ✓Infection prevention, the habits that stop contamination
- ✓Sterilisation methods, how to clean tools and surfaces
- ✓Safe handling of equipment and sharps, workplace hygiene compliance
- ✓Using an autoclave, video demonstration of sterilising equipment
How It Runs
- ✓Online self-directed, study from anywhere in Australia
- ✓2-12 weeks, within a three month window
- ✓Practical video tasks, clinical handwashing, cleaning spills, setting up work areas
- ✓In person option, complete practicals at Brisbane premises
What Makes It Different
Here is what stands out in this course.
Nurses with current registration have a fast track option. It covers the same unit, and the college confirms the fee when you enrol.
HLTINF005 is accepted in every state, including Queensland. SHBBINF002 is not valid for skin work in Queensland, so this is the safe pick if you work or plan to work there.
You won't need an autoclave at home. You'll use one at work, set up a practice salon at home, or attend the Brisbane premises.
What You'll Earn
Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
HLTINF005 · Nationally recognised unit
A Nationally Recognised Unit
HLTINF005 is a nationally recognised unit.
Accepted In Queensland
This unit is required for Personal Appearance Services licences in Queensland.
Valid In Every State
HLTINF005 is valid in all states, including Queensland. SHBBINF002 is accepted in every state except Queensland.
How It Works
Book Your Spot
Enquire and pick the standard course or fast track if you are a nurse.
Study Online
Work through infection prevention, sterilisation and hygiene compliance at your own pace.
Complete The Practicals
Film clinical handwashing, cleaning spills, setting up work areas and using an autoclave, or do them at Brisbane.
Get Assessed
Send in your theory, written and video assessments. Feedback comes back within 48 business hours.
How to Get Started
Common Questions
Do I need experience to start?
You can start the standard course right away. The fast track is only for nurses with current registration.
What does it cost?
$299 for the standard course. There is a fast track option for nurses; ask the college for the fee.
How long does it take?
Self-paced, completed within three months. Most people finish in 2-12 weeks.
How is it assessed?
Theory assessment with short answer and multiple-choice questions. Then a written check plus a video of clinical handwashing, cleaning spills, setting up work areas and using an autoclave.
Can I complete the training from home?
Yes. The theory is online. Practical tasks are sent as videos from home or a clinic, or you can do them in person in Brisbane.
Do I need to have an autoclave?
No. You can use one at work, set up a practice salon at home, or come to the Brisbane premises.
Is your training nationally recognised?
Yes. Elevare Training Group is RTO 46372, and HLTINF005 is a nationally recognised unit. It is not a full course, but it meets the infection control rule for a Personal Appearance Services licence in Queensland.
Do you grant extensions?
Yes. An extension is possible for an additional fee.
About the College
This course is delivered by Elevare Training Group, a training organisation, RTO 46372.
The practical assessment can be completed in person at the college's Brisbane premises. Online study is available from anywhere in Australia. The college also teaches infection control units and cosmetic tattoo training.
Enquire Today
Picture your first day in your tattoo studio with the council paperwork already sorted.