Over 1 out of 3 Australians are considering a non-surgical cosmetic procedure*
*Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia Survey
The Foundations for Cosmetic Tattooing (Skin, Scars, and SMP) course is a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of cosmetic tattooing with a focus on scalp micropigmentation and scar camouflage. This course will fully prepare you to perform these treatments in a safe and professional environment, helping your clients build confidence in their physical appearance and improving their overall well-being.

In the first stage of this cosmetic tattoo course, an online component that can be completed at your own pace, you will learn the history and mechanisms of tattooing and how to identify and analyse skin and hair conditions that can benefit from cosmetic tattooing. After you have completed the online theory component, you can begin the second stage, where you will gain practical hands-on experience performing these treatments under expert supervision in a 2-day workshop at the ACHW clinic.
Course Overview
Course
Duration:
Self-paced Online + 2 Day Practical in Clinic
Course
Delivery:
Online and in Clinic
Price:
$2500
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Cosmetic tattooing is a skilled, detailed process, and, like any advanced treatment, it can raise situations that require careful judgment. In this course, you will discuss the challenges that often arise in real clinic practice and learn ways to approach them safely and professionally.
This cosmetic tattoo training is designed to help you develop steady decision-making and refine your technique, rather than relying on guesswork.
You can expect to cover situations such as:
This cosmetic tattooing training course is not about quick fixes or scripted lines. It focuses on building your ability to assess each client and respond thoughtfully, with guided practice and educator feedback to support your development.

Cosmetic tattooing can be practised in any clinic with appropriate materials and training to help address visible scarring and changes in hair density. This cosmetic tattoo course provides dermal and beauty professionals with a practical foundation in scar camouflage and scalp micropigmentation, combining self-paced theory with supervised clinical practice.
Delivered in ACHW’s in a combination of online study and practical learning in authentic clinics, this cosmetic tattoo training focuses on safe technique, client suitability, and realistic outcomes.
This cosmetic tattoo training short course is designed for dermal therapists, cosmetic nurses, make-up artists, and other beauty industry professionals who want to expand the services they offer with more advanced and in-demand treatment modalities. Cosmetic tattooing is used to address a variety of skin and hair concerns, creating a broad and diverse consumer market for treatment providers.
Are you a clinic owner looking to upskill your staff? We can organise dedicated training workshops for you and your team, enabling you to gain practical skills at scale effectively and efficiently.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
The online part of this cosmetic tattoo course is delivered through the MyACHW learning portal and is self-paced so you can complete it whenever best suits you. You will learn the origins and historical significance of tattoos and be taught to articulate the indications and purpose of tattooing, analyse the mechanism of tattooing and its immune system implications, and evaluate the safety, longevity, and artistry of tattooing. You will also examine tattooing in the aesthetic and medical fields, and explore its complications further.


The practical part of this cosmetic tattoo training course is delivered over 2 days at the ACHW clinic, where you will gain hands-on experience performing Cosmetic Tattooing treatments through demonstrations and supervised practice on synthetic skin and real clients:
Day 1 – Scar Camouflage
Day 2 – Scalp Micropigmentation
The following materials will be provided for use in the practical clinic:

The following materials will be provided for use in the practical clinic:

The faculty at the Australasian College of Health and Wellness is made up of qualified and respected experts in the dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics industry who have a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. Our facilitators are experienced practitioners in their fields of expertise who can share their knowledge directly with students, whether that is the science that underpins dermal therapy or the business reality of operating a clinic.
At ACHW Clinics, you are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience performing real treatment on real patients in a true-to-life clinical setting. This short course is available for study at the following clinic locations:
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending this course. Payment options we offer include:
Cosmetic tattooing is a skilled, detailed process, and, like any advanced treatment, it can raise situations that require careful judgment. In this course, you will discuss the challenges that often arise in real clinic practice and learn ways to approach them safely and professionally.
This cosmetic tattoo training is designed to help you develop steady decision-making and refine your technique, rather than relying on guesswork.
You can expect to cover situations such as:
This cosmetic tattooing training course is not about quick fixes or scripted lines. It focuses on building your ability to assess each client and respond thoughtfully, with guided practice and educator feedback to support your development.
Cosmetic tattooing is a skilled, detailed process, and, like any advanced treatment, it can raise situations that require careful judgment. In this course, you will discuss the challenges that often arise in real clinic practice and learn ways to approach them safely and professionally.
This cosmetic tattoo training is designed to help you develop steady decision-making and refine your technique, rather than relying on guesswork.
You can expect to cover situations such as:
This cosmetic tattooing training course is not about quick fixes or scripted lines. It focuses on building your ability to assess each client and respond thoughtfully, with guided practice and educator feedback to support your development.


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