Overview
Decorates, adorns or modifies the human body either permanently or temporarily by using a range of techniques such as tattooing by inserting ink under layers of skin, painting or dyeing the skin; piercing by implanting jewellery and other bio-compatible material in or under the skin; and modification by cutting, branding, manipulating, stretching and scarring to change the shape of or create patterns in the skin, using scalpel, heat and restraining techniques. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). The occupation First Aid Trainer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). The occupations Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below. AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).
Tasks
- Not Available
Specialisations
- Body Piercer
- Tattooist
Related Occupations
- Civil Celebrant
- First Aid Trainer
- Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant
- Personal Service Workers Nec
- Religious Assistant
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
3 courses found.
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SHB50321: Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing
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22676VIC: Course in Professional Tattooing in the Body Art Industry
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11035NAT: Course in Specialist Body Piercing
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