SHBBINF002 – Maintain Infection Control Standards
Course Overview:
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to maintain infection control standards in beauty, skin penetration, and clinical environments. It covers hygiene requirements, infection risk identification, safe work practices, sterilisation, and compliance with relevant legal and public health standards to protect clients, practitioners, and colleagues.
Unit Code/Name: SHBBINF002 – Maintain Infection Control Standards
Course Fee: TBC
Length/Delivery: A timeframe that is suitable for you to complete this unit by
Pre-requisites: Nil (no mandatory prerequisite unit)
Course Description
This nationally recognised unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge required to maintain infection control during skin penetration and personal services. It includes interpreting and applying infection control regulations, monitoring hygiene, cleaning and sterilisation procedures, and reviewing workplace compliance with applicable state, territory, and local council requirements.
Who Should Enrol?
- Beauty therapists and salon professionals
• Cosmetic tattooists and body art practitioners
• Skin penetration technicians
• Professionals performing treatments that require strict hygiene and infection control
• Anyone needing nationally recognised infection control certification for employment or council compliance
What Will I Learn?
- Infection control regulations, guidelines, and legal obligations
• Identifying infection risks and prevention strategies
• Monitoring and maintaining hygiene of premises, tools, and work surfaces
• Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation practices
• Personal protection and standard precautions
• Proper handling, disposal of sharps and contaminated waste
• Reviewing clinic compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Assessment
Theory:
Written, short-answer, and/or verbal assessments covering:
• Infection control principles and legislation
• Risk identification and management
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilisation requirements
• Regulatory compliance guidelines
Practical (including physical requirements):
Participants will demonstrate:
• Implementing infection control procedures in salon/clinic settings
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Monitoring hygiene and workplace compliance
• Handling spillage, sharps, and waste safely
• Completing required documentation and compliance reviews
Note: Practical skills must be demonstrated in a simulated or real beauty-industry workplace environment with access to relevant infection control products and equipment.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion, once the student is deemed competent, a certificate will be issued from Central Safety Training & Assessing Services Pty Ltd, t/a All States Training RTO 32577
SHBBINF002 – Maintain Infection Control Standards
This unit is nationally recognised and often required for council registration, salon compliance, and progression into other specialised units (e.g., cosmetic tattooing).
Refresher Training
Refresher training for infection control is recommended regularly to keep up with changes in legislation, public health regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Providers and council requirements may specify refresher intervals.
