This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as cosmetic tattooists who design and provide cosmetic tattooing services.
Individuals work autonomously and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design and manage sequential treatment programs. They possess highly developed communication and technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice and use initiative and judgment to refuse or refer treatments as required.
Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and skin clinics.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Cosmetic Tattooing is subject to Skin Penetration regulation in some states and territories. The supply of topical anesthetics is restricted in some states and territories.
SHB50321 Diploma Of Cosmetic Tattooing International
This course { SHB50321 Diploma Of Cosmetic Tattooing International } is available for International students. Click here for details.
CRICOS Course Code: 108566J
Pathways from the Qualification
Study Information
- Pre-requisite: None
- Duration: Scheduled 50 weeks (6 months) (3 Days a Week)
- Enrolment Age: 18 years or older
- Start Dates: Provided on inquiry
- Clinical work placement:
Full Fee for the Service:
Tuition fee: $13,500
Tuition fee: $12,800
Admin fee: $350 (non – refundable)
Material Fee $,1300(Textbook & kit)
No interest monthly payment plan.
Training and assessment is conducted at MCOHB’s training facilities: Level1 1 Star Crescent Docklands, Melbourne Victoria 3008.
Units Delivered During Training
Click to expand and view the unites delivered in SHB50321 Diploma Of Cosmetic Tattooing International• SHBBSSC004 Identify the function and structure of skin and hair for cosmetic tattooing
• SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
• HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
• 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
• SHBBCOS004 Provide cosmetic tattoo for eyebrows
• SHBBCOS005 Provide cosmetic tattoo for lips
• SHBBCOS006 Provide cosmetic tattoo for eyes
Language Literacy Numeracy (LLN)
At MCOHB the ACSF core skills entry levels for each course are determined by referring to the foundation skills in the training package. Core skills are assessed using an approved industry specific paper-based assessment tools to assess an applicant’s LLN capability. For the SHB50321 Diploma Of Cosmetic Tattooing International on a scale of 5, students are expected to achieve the following levels for the five ACSF core skills areas:
- Learning: 4
- Reading: 4
- Writing: 3
- Oral communication: 4
- Numeracy: 3
Academic Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of minimum Year 11 in Australia or equivalent in student’s country of origin OR
- Holders of an AQF qualification level IV and above OR
- Applicants with no formal qualification and have experience within the industry may also be considered.
- Be 18 years of age or above
- A minimum English level of IELTS 5 or equivalent is required for international applicants.