What Infection Control Training Is Right for You?

Choosing the right infection control training can be confusing, especially when two nationally recognised units cover similar areas. The right option depends on the type of work you perform and the industry you work in.

  • HLTINF005 – Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments

    Our recommended option for most skin penetration professionals.

    HLTINF005 is designed specifically for professionals working with skin penetration treatments, including body piercing, tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, beauty and other personal service industries.

    It covers infection prevention, contamination and infection risks, hygiene practices, treatment environments and relevant state, territory and local requirements.

    Choose HLTINF005 if you:

    ✔ Work in or are entering body piercing

    ✔ Work in tattooing or cosmetic tattooing

    ✔ Provide skin penetration treatments

    ✔ Want an infection control qualification with broader application across the skin penetration industry

    Why we recommend it:

    If you're unsure which infection control unit you need, HLTINF005 is generally the more versatile choice for people working across skin penetration industries. It is specifically focused on skin penetration treatments and
    is designed for a broader range of practitioners

    Required for those working in QLD Skin Penetration Industry

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  • SHBBINF002 – Maintain Infection Control Standards

    A great option for beauty professionals.

    SHBBINF002 is designed for professionals working within the beauty industry, including beauty salons, clinics and other professional beauty environments. It covers infection prevention and control, hygiene practices, cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and managing infection risks to help maintain a safe treatment environment.

    Choose SHBBINF002 if you:

    ✔ Work in or are entering the beauty industry

    ✔ Work in a beauty salon, clinic or cosmetic environment

    ✔ Need an infection control unit specifically suited to beauty industry settings

    ✔ Are completing training where SHBBINF002 is a prerequisite or required unit

    Why choose it:

    SHBBINF002 is a suitable choice for beauty professionals who need infection control training specific to their industry. If your work extends across body piercing, tattooing or other skin penetration industries, we recommend considering HLTINF005 for its broader application across skin penetration treatments.

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How the Training Is Delivered

Both infection control courses are designed to fit around your work and other commitments, with 100% online, self-paced learning that you can complete from wherever you are.

You’ll have 6 months of access to work through your training at your own pace, giving you the flexibility to learn when it suits you rather than working to a set classroom schedule.