Cosmetic Tattooist Courses
A Cosmetic Tattooist is a trained professional who specialises in applying semi-permanent makeup to enhance facial features such as eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips.
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Get qualified to work as a Cosmetic Tattooist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SHBBCOS004
The SHBBCOS004 Provide Cosmetic Tattoo for Eyebrows unit outlines the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare, design, and perform eyebrow cosmetic tattooing according to client needs. This includes confirming client requirements, preparing the treatment area, performing the procedure, and providing post-treatment care. With insurance companies increasingly requiring proper qualifications and training, this course ensures compliance with industry standards, both creatively and legally, for cosmetic tatt...
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SHB50321
Estimated fee
From $11,500
Duration
9 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing prepares individuals to work as autonomous cosmetic tattooists, designing and providing cosmetic tattooing services. This qualification equips practitioners with specialised knowledge and experience to consult, design, and manage treatment programmes. It also enhances communication and technical skills. Practitioners operate within a defined scope of practice, using initiative and judgement to refuse or refer treatments as needed, ensuring high standards of profe...
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Estimated fee
From $11,500
Duration
9 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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SHBBCOS005
The SHBBCOS005 Provide Cosmetic Tattoo for Lips outlines the skills and knowledge necessary to design and perform lip tattooing to meet client needs. This includes confirming client requirements, preparing the treatment area and equipment, shaping the skin, performing the procedure, and providing post-treatment care.
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A Cosmetic Tattooist is a trained professional who specialises in applying semi-permanent makeup to enhance facial features such as eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips. This process, also known as micropigmentation or permanent makeup, involves implanting pigment into the skin using fine needles.
Cosmetic Tattooists work closely with clients to design customised looks that suit individual facial structures and preferences. They must possess strong artistic skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of facial anatomy. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, they may also offer services for medical tattooing—such as scar camouflage or areola reconstruction.
The role often requires certification in infection control and training in skin penetration techniques, as it involves working with the skin and needles. Cosmetic Tattooists typically operate in beauty salons, cosmetic clinics, or run their own businesses.
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