Skin Needling Course - SHBBSKT010 - Provide Skin Needling Treatments
- Regular price
- $1,999.00 AUD
- Unit price
- per
Gain the nationally recognised skin needling unit that insurers and local councils look for, so you can practise professionally as a skin needling therapist.
Nationally recognised training delivered in partnership with Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276). Practical training in every Australian state. Maximum 6 students per practical block.
Skin needling uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate the skin's natural collagen and elastin, improving fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores and overall skin texture.
Course Investment
$1,999 AUD
75 hours · 1 day face-to-face · Payment plans available
✓ Online theory starts immediately on enrolment
✓ Practical blocks run throughout the year — max 6 students
Contact Emma for next available date →Skin needling is one of the most in-demand advanced skin treatments in Australian clinics. This course covers the unit SHBBSKT010 Provide Skin Needling Treatments and trains you to perform professional skin needling to a depth of up to 1.0mm. You complete theory online at your own pace, attend 1 day of face-to-face practical training in your state and finish with a recorded clinical logbook. On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276).
How This Course Is Delivered
SHBBSKT010 is delivered in three stages that fit around your work and life. Blended delivery made up of online theory, live Zoom sessions with Kelly, 1 day of face-to-face practical training, a recorded clinical logbook and nationally recognised assessments.
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Stage 1 Online Theory •Self-paced learner guide |
Stage 2 Face-to-Face Practical •1 day face-to-face |
Stage 3 Recorded Clinical Logbook •Real client treatments |
What You Will Learn
This unit covers all performance criteria, knowledge and skills required to perform skin needling safely, effectively and legally.
- The science of skin needling - how controlled micro-injury stimulates collagen and elastin
- Treatable conditions - fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores, uneven texture and pigmentation
- Client consultation, skin analysis and suitability assessment
- Medical approval, informed consent and contraindications specific to skin needling
- Safe application of skin needling technology up to 1.0mm
- Technique - skin tension, pressure, pattern and needle depth selection
- Monitoring skin response and client comfort and adjusting treatment
- Topical anaesthetic use and state and territory restrictions
- Recognising and responding to adverse reactions
- Infection control, sterilisation and sharps disposal
- Treatment photography and record keeping
- Post-treatment care, aftercare advice and follow-up
- Complementary treatments and retail product recommendations
Prerequisites
To enrol in SHBBSKT010 you must also hold one of:
- SHBBINF002 - Maintain Infection Control
- HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatment
If you don't hold either, SHBBINF002 - Maintain Infection Control is available through Dermaskin Academy. It is completed online through Parramatta Community College and can run alongside this course. Contact us and we will confirm exactly what you need before you enrol.
Entry Requirements and How You Are Assessed
Entry requirements
- 18 years or older
- Language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete written assessments
- Valid photo identification
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI) before your Statement of Attainment can be issued
- Prerequisite units completed or enrolled in alongside this course - we confirm these with you before enrolment
- Access to clients for your clinical logbook
How you are assessed
- Knowledge assessment with verbal questioning
- Practical observation of skin needling on 3 clients
- A recorded clinical logbook review
Each unit is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent. If you already hold any units, credit transfer applies. If you have industry experience without the formal units, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
You will receive
Statement of Attainment for - SHBBSKT010, issued by Parramatta Community College (RTO 90276). If you complete the pathway units, you also receive a Statement of Attainment for each of those units.
Find Your Pathway
Dermaskin Academy offers three pathways so your existing qualifications are recognised and your time is not wasted repeating what you already know.
| Pathway | Background | Units | Total hours | Face-to-face practical |
| Skin Needling | Already hold SHBBINF002 or HLTINF005 | 1 (SHBBSKT010) | 75 | 1 day |
| Skin Needling + Infection Control | Qualified therapists without the prerequisite | 2 (SHBBSKT010 + SHBBINF002) | 150 | 1 day |
| Full Skin Needling Pathway | New to skin therapy | 4 (SHBBSKT010 + SHBBINF002 + SHBBSSC001 + SHBBSSC002) | 270 | 1 day |
Blended delivery made up of online theory, live Zoom sessions with Kelly, 1 day of face-to-face practical training, a recorded clinical logbook and nationally recognised assessments. You'll receive your full program planner when you enrol.
Not sure which pathway applies to you? Visit our Skin Needling Pathways page or contact Emma directly at info@dermaskinacademy.com.au
Upcoming Practical Training Dates
Online theory begins as soon as you enrol. Face-to-face practical dates are below.
Sydney
| Thu 4 February 2027 |
| Thu 6 May 2027 |
| Thu 14 October 2027 |
Melbourne
| Wed 20 January 2027 |
| Wed 20 October 2027 |
Queensland
| Wed 10 February 2027 |
| Wed 14 July 2027 |
Perth
| Wed 14 April 2027 |
Adelaide
| Wed 21 April 2027 |
Contact us to confirm our next available date →
Don't see your state? We travel to every Australian state - register your interest and we'll let you know when a group is forming near you.
Why Train with Dermaskin Academy
Every practical block is capped at a maximum of 6 students — not 12, not 20. Just 6.
✓100% student completion rate across all accredited courses
✓Train personally with Kelly Dermody, Australian Nationally Accredited Trainer & Assessor and ABIC Endorsed Educator
✓Flexible pathways - designed around your existing qualifications
✓Blended delivery: online theory, live Zoom sessions with Kelly, 1 day of face-to-face practical training and a recorded clinical logbook
✓Sydney and interstate training dates available
✓Our support does not end at graduation
How Dermaskin Academy Compares
Not all Skin Needling training is equal — and the difference matters legally, ethically and professionally.
| Dermaskin | Other RTOs | Workshops | |
| ASQA accredited (SHBBSKT010) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accepted by insurers | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Max 6 students per intake | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Delivers every session | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Flexible pathways | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Recorded logbook with trainer review | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Lifetime graduate support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sydney + interstate dates | ✓ | State only | ✗ |
Workshop certificates and manufacturer training sessions do not meet the SHBBSKT010 standard. Only an ASQA-registered RTO can issue the Statement of Attainment that insurers and regulators require. Choose your provider carefully — your registration, insurance and professional reputation depend on it.
Clinic & Group Enrolment
Training two or more practitioners?
Clinics enrolling two or more practitioners are eligible for special group pricing. Each person can enrol in the pathway that suits their background. Contact Emma for a custom quote.
Trainer panel
Learn from the people setting the standard
Kelly Dermody - Founder and Principal Educator. Kelly has over 30 years of clinical electrolysis and beauty therapy experience and more than 15 years of teaching, including at TAFE. She is Division Lead for Electrology with the Aesthetic and Beauty Industry Council (ABIC), a Senior Advisor on its Education and Regulation Committees and co-founder of Australia's first ABIC Electrology Symposium. Kelly was an ABIA Educator of the Year finalist in 2025 and 2026.
Emma Dermody - Co-founder and Educator. Emma co-founded Dermaskin Academy and works alongside Kelly in clinic and in the classroom.
Together Kelly and Emma bring 45 years of combined experience. Dermaskin Academy was a finalist for Beauty Educational Organisation of the Year 2026. Every pathway enquiry is answered personally - call 0450 306 180 or email info@dermaskinacademy.com.au.
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Ready to Become a Qualified Skin Needling Therapist?
Enrol above or contact Emma directly to discuss the right pathway for your background.
info@dermaskinacademy.com.au or 0450 306 180
Practical blocks fill quickly. Maximum 6 students per intake — secure your place early.