Skin Needling Course Pathways

SHBBSKT010 · Nationally Accredited · ASQA Recognised

Skin Needling Training —
Find Your Pathway

Nationally accredited skin needling for beauty therapists and new industry entrants. One qualification, two entry streams — designed around your existing background. Delivered by Kelly Dermody, ABIC Endorsed Educator.

ASQANationally accredited
100%Completion rate
Max 6Students per block
ABICEndorsed educator
About this qualification

SHBBSKT010 — Provide Skin Needling Treatments

Skin needling is one of the most in-demand advanced skin treatments in Australia — and one of the few that requires a nationally accredited qualification to perform legally. SHBBSKT010 trains you to safely perform professional skin needling to a depth of up to 1.0mm, stimulating the skin's natural collagen and elastin production to visibly improve fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores and overall skin texture.

This is a skin penetration procedure. A workshop certificate or manufacturer training is not sufficient for insurance or regulatory compliance. SHBBSKT010 from a registered RTO is the only qualification that satisfies professional indemnity insurers and state skin penetration legislation across all Australian states and territories.

Choose your entry stream

Which pathway is right for you?

Your starting point determines what you need to study. Select your background below.

Stream 1

New to the Beauty Industry

No prior beauty qualifications. Full pathway includes infection control, skin science, body structures and the needling unit.

From $4,246 AUD · 4 units ↓ Stream 2

Qualified Beauty Therapist

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or above. Add skin needling to your existing practice with just two units.

From $2,648 AUD · 2 units ↓
Stream 1 · New to the Beauty Industry

Full Skin Needling Pathway — 4 Units

For practitioners with no prior beauty or healthcare qualifications

This stream is designed for people entering the beauty industry for the first time. It covers all foundational knowledge — infection control, skin science and body structures — alongside the clinical needling unit. By the end you hold four nationally accredited statements of attainment and the skills to practise as a qualified skin needling technician.

Units Included

All four units are completed as part of this pathway. Study online at your own pace, then attend face-to-face practical training with Kelly.

SHBBINF002
Maintain Infection Control Standards Foundation infection control for skin penetration. State and territory health regulations, sterilisation methods, sharps handling, PPE and workplace hygiene. Mandatory pre-requisite for all skin penetration procedures.
$649
SHBBSSC001
Incorporate Knowledge of Skin Structure and Functions into Beauty Therapy Skin anatomy and physiology — the five layers of the epidermis, the dermis and its components, barrier function, wound healing and the skin's response to needling. Essential foundation for understanding treatment outcomes.
$799
SHBBSSC002
Incorporate Knowledge of Body Structures and Functions into Beauty Therapy The major body systems and how they interact with skin health and treatment response. The circulatory and lymphatic systems as they relate to skin needling outcomes. Hormonal and systemic influences on skin condition.
$799
SHBBSKT010
Provide Skin Needling Treatments The complete clinical needling unit — consultation, contraindication screening, skin needling to 1.0mm depth, active infusion technique, aftercare protocols and adverse outcome management. Assessed across three clients with varying skin conditions.
$1,999
$649
$799
$799
$1,999
$4,246 AUD

Course Delivery

Online TheorySelf-paced · Study from anywhere in Australia
Face-to-Face PracticalApprox. 8 hours · Delivered by Kelly Dermody
Skills Assessment3 clients with varying skin conditions

What You Will Learn

The science of collagen induction therapy and skin remodelling
Client consultation, skin analysis and suitability assessment
Contraindications specific to skin needling
Safe skin needling technique to 1.0mm depth
Active serum infusion — maximising absorption during treatment
Pre-treatment and post-treatment care protocols
Managing skin reactions and adverse outcomes
Infection control and sterilisation for skin penetration
Skin science — the epidermis, dermis and wound healing response
Business development — cross-sell and upsell strategies
Assessment
  • 1 × Knowledge Paper — 35 written questions combined with verbal questioning
  • Skills assessment — epidermal needling performed on 3 clients with varying skin conditions
  • On successful completion: Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment for SHBBSKT010 + SHBBINF002 + SHBBSSC001 + SHBBSSC002
Enrol in Stream 1 — $4,246 → Ask a question
Stream 2 · Qualified Beauty Therapist

Skill Add-On — 2 Units

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or above — the most direct pathway to qualification

If you already hold a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy or higher, your existing qualification covers the foundational skin science and body structures knowledge. You need just two units — infection control and the needling unit itself — to be fully qualified to practise. This is the fastest, most efficient route to adding a nationally accredited skin needling service to your practice.

Units Included

If you already hold a current SHBBINF002 (completed within the last 3 years), confirm with Kelly at enrolment — you may be able to credit this unit and enrol in SHBBSKT010 only.

SHBBINF002
Maintain Infection Control Standards Mandatory pre-requisite for all skin penetration procedures. Required unless you hold a current equivalent (HLTINF005 or SHBBINF002 completed within 3 years). Infection control regulations, sterilisation, sharps handling and PPE for skin penetration practice.
$649
SHBBSKT010
Provide Skin Needling Treatments The complete clinical needling unit — builds directly on your existing skin science knowledge. Consultation, contraindications, needling technique to 1.0mm, active infusion, aftercare and adverse outcome management. Assessed on 3 clients.
$1,999
$649
$1,999
$2,648 AUD
Confirm at enrolment — SHBBSKT010 only may apply ($1,999)

Course Delivery

Online TheorySelf-paced · Approx. 3 weeks for SHBBINF002
Face-to-Face PracticalApprox. 8 hours needling · Delivered by Kelly
Skills Assessment3 clients with varying skin conditions

What You Will Learn

The science of collagen induction and skin remodelling in depth
Advanced client assessment and suitability screening
Contraindications and risk management specific to needling
Skin needling technique to 1.0mm — pressure, speed and direction
Active infusion techniques and serum selection
Pre and post-treatment care and homecare prescription
Adverse outcome recognition and management
Business development — retail pairing and treatment upsells
Assessment
  • 1 × Knowledge Paper — 35 written questions combined with verbal questioning
  • Skills assessment — epidermal needling performed on 3 clients with varying skin conditions
  • On successful completion: Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment for SHBBSKT010 + SHBBINF002
Enrol in Stream 2 — $2,648 → Ask a question
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Every session delivered by Kelly Dermody

ABIC Endorsed Educator Nationally Accredited TAE 30+ Years Clinical 100% Completion Rate Max 6 Students

Every course at Dermaskin Academy is written and delivered by Kelly Dermody personally. The practical block is capped at six students. Every enrolled student has successfully completed their qualification. When you finish your course, Kelly does not disappear — graduates receive ongoing support, clinical updates and access to the Dermaskin graduate community.

Not sure which stream is right for you?

Call Kelly directly on 0450 306 180 — she answers personally and will confirm which pathway suits your qualifications and goals in a 10-minute conversation. No pressure, no obligation.

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