QualificationQueensland
Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD)
Issued by Queensland Health and your local council
What it is
In Queensland, anyone who provides higher risk personal appearance services, such as tattooing or body piercing, needs this qualification.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Complete the unit HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments. The business itself also needs a higher risk personal appearance service licence.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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Common questions
- What is Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD)?
- In Queensland, anyone who provides higher risk personal appearance services, such as tattooing or body piercing, needs this qualification.
- How do you get Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD)?
- Complete the unit HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments. The business itself also needs a higher risk personal appearance service licence.
- Who issues Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD)?
- Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD) is issued by Queensland Health and your local council.
- Which jobs need Infection control qualification for skin penetration (QLD)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Beauty therapist.