Skin Needling Course Gold Coast
Course Overview
Skin needling is one of the most effective non-chemical treatments available for skin rejuvenation, and it’s increasingly in demand from clients looking for natural, science-backed results. Also known as microneedling, dermal needling, dermal stamping, and collagen induction therapy (CIT), this skin needling course gives you the foundation skills and underpinning theoretical knowledge to confidently introduce treatments into your practice.
Delivered on the Gold Coast in small groups of 1–3, the course combines structured online pre-study with two intensive days of face-to-face microneedling training. You’ll learn how to assess skin conditions, plan appropriate treatments, perform the procedure safely, and guide your clients through aftercare — building both the technical skill and the clinical confidence to add skin needling as a profitable service.
Key Outcome
Confidently consult, plan, and perform skin needling treatments to address concerns including enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven skin texture, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation.
Course Facts at a Glance
- Course type: Non-accredited training course
- Delivery: Online pre-study (up to 3 months) + 2 days face-to-face on the Gold Coast
- Class size: 1–3 students for close supervision
- Skill level: Beginner and intermediate
- Course fee: $2,000 standalone, or $2,200 bundled with HLTINF005
- Prerequisite: HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments (SHBBINF002 accepted as an alternative pathway)
- Certification: Artisan Certificate of Completion (non-accredited)
Skills You’ll Learn
This skin needling course is structured to build your competence progressively — starting with the science behind microneedling, moving through clinical consultation and contraindication assessment, then into hands-on treatment delivery and aftercare. By the end of the course you’ll be ready to integrate skin needling into your existing beauty therapy services.
- Skin biology and wound healing: Understand the layers of the skin, common conditions, and the body’s natural wound healing cascade that drives collagen induction therapy results.
- Client consultation and contraindications: Conduct thorough consultations, identify absolute and relative contraindications, and document treatment plans professionally.
- Treatment protocols and adaptations: Select appropriate needle depths and treatment approaches for each client based on skin condition, treatment goal, and tolerance.
- Topical anaesthetic application: Apply topical anaesthetics safely and within legal scope, including understanding what beauty therapists can and can’t supply.
- Practical microneedling technique: Master pen handling, motion patterns, pressure, and treatment endpoints on a range of facial and body areas.
- Aftercare and client management: Provide detailed aftercare advice and manage post-treatment expectations and healing.
- Business and compliance considerations: Understand insurance, licensing, and the practical side of offering skin needling profitably in a small business.
Curriculum
The skin needling course is structured around six learning modules covering the full client journey from consultation to aftercare. Each module combines theory delivered through the online pre-study with hands-on practical training during your two face-to-face days.
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Module 1: Skin Biology and the Science of Microneedling
- Skin anatomy: epidermis, dermis, and the structures involved in collagen and elastin production
- Common skin conditions treated with microneedling, including enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation
- The wound healing cascade and how controlled micro-injury triggers collagen induction therapy (CIT)
- Realistic treatment outcomes and timeframes — what skin needling can and cannot achieve
- How microneedling fits alongside other skin treatments and where it sits in a treatment plan
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Module 2: Consultation, Contraindications, and Record Keeping
- Structured client consultation: skin history, lifestyle factors, medications, and treatment goals
- Absolute contraindications: active infection, certain skin conditions, pregnancy considerations, and recent cosmetic procedures
- Relative contraindications and how to adapt or postpone treatment safely
- Skin analysis and Fitzpatrick typing for treatment planning
- Treatment consent, professional record keeping, and photographic documentation
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Module 3: Treatment Protocols and Needle Depth Selection
- Needle depth ranges and what each depth treats — from superficial rejuvenation to deeper scar revision
- Matching depth and technique to specific conditions: acne scarring, stretch marks, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and general rejuvenation
- Treatment frequency and course planning for optimal results
- Adapting protocols for different skin types and tolerance levels
- Combining microneedling with serums and active ingredients during and after treatment
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Module 4: Topical Anaesthetics and Pre-Treatment Preparation
- Topical anaesthetic options available to beauty therapists and the legal scope of supply
- Application technique, occlusion, and dwell time for effective numbing
- Safe handling, storage, and contraindications for topical anaesthetics
- Pre-treatment skin preparation and cleansing protocols
- Setting up your treatment area for infection control and workflow efficiency
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Module 5: Practical Skin Needling Technique
- Pen handling, grip, and ergonomics for treatment endurance
- Motion patterns, pressure, and overlap to achieve even coverage
- Treating different facial zones — forehead, cheeks, perioral, periorbital — and adapting for delicate areas
- Recognising clinical treatment endpoints, including erythema and pinpoint bleeding
- Live model practice with close educator supervision throughout
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Module 6: Aftercare, Healing, and Client Management
- Immediate post-treatment care and what to apply on the skin in the first 24–72 hours
- Detailed take-home aftercare instructions and product recommendations
- Managing client expectations through the healing and shedding phase
- Identifying normal versus abnormal post-treatment responses and when to refer on
- Follow-up consultations, treatment course planning, and rebooking strategy
Delivery, Location, Inclusions & Certification
The skin needling course is delivered as a blend of structured online pre-study and two intensive days of face-to-face microneedling training at our Gold Coast training facility. The pre-study sets the theoretical foundation so your face-to-face days can focus on supervised hands-on practice.
Course inclusions
- Access to Artisan’s online Learning Management System for up to 3 months, with structured pre-study modules to complete at your own pace
- Hard-copy Skin Needling Learner Guide to take home and keep as an ongoing reference
- Two days of face-to-face training on the Gold Coast in small groups of 1–3 students
- Live model practice where possible, supplied through Artisan’s working clinic — students are also welcome to bring their own models, particularly if they want to follow healing outcomes over time
- Additional supporting resources to help with the business and clinical side of offering skin needling
- Ongoing post-course support from the Artisan team
Typical face-to-face schedule
- Day 1 AM: Live theory lecture and treatment planning
- Day 1 PM: Live demonstration
- Day 2 AM: Live model practice (model appointment scheduled for 10:30am where available)
- Day 2 PM: Live model practice (model appointment scheduled for 1:00pm where available)
Prerequisites
Because skin needling is a skin penetration treatment, an infection control certification is required before commencing this course. The required prerequisite is HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments. SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards is accepted as an alternative pathway for students who already hold it as part of their Certificate III in Beauty Services.
If you don’t yet hold an infection control certification, you can enrol in the Skin Needling and HLTINF005 bundle for $2,200 and complete both together.
Training location
Face-to-face training is delivered at Artisan Training Academy in Worongary on the Gold Coast. Students travelling from interstate or further afield are welcome — get in touch and we can help with timing and recommendations. If you’re looking to continue your skin training, the Relaxation Facial Treatments Course is a natural complementary skill that pairs well with skin needling.
Certification
This is a non-accredited training course. On successful completion of both the online pre-study and the two days of face-to-face training — including the written assessment and supervised practical demonstration — you’ll receive an Artisan Certificate of Completion. Because skin needling is not currently a nationally recognised unit of competency, this certificate is issued by Artisan Training Academy as a non-accredited industry training credential, not as a qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Course FAQs
Is the Skin Needling Course accredited?
No, this is a non-accredited training course. Skin needling is not currently a standalone nationally recognised unit of competency, so on completion you’ll receive an Artisan Certificate of Completion rather than a nationally recognised qualification. If you’re looking to complete a nationally recognised beauty qualification alongside your skin needling training, the Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121) is the accredited pathway that pairs naturally with this course.
What experience or prerequisites do I need before enrolling?
Because skin needling is a skin penetration treatment, you must hold an infection control certification before commencing the course. HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments is the required prerequisite, and SHBBINF002 is accepted as an alternative pathway. The course is designed for beauty therapists and skin therapists — beginner and intermediate practitioners are both welcome, and prior skin treatment experience is helpful but not essential. If you don’t yet hold an infection control qualification, you can enrol in the bundled option and complete both together.
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
The skin needling course is delivered as a blend of online pre-study and face-to-face training. The online component is available for up to three months and is designed to be completed at your own pace before your face-to-face days. The practical training takes place over two consecutive days at our Gold Coast facility in small groups of 1–3 students, with close educator supervision and live model practice where possible.
What’s included in the course fee?
The standalone fee of $2,000 includes online pre-study access, a hard-copy Skin Needling Learner Guide, two days of face-to-face training, live model practice where available through our working clinic, and ongoing post-course support from the Artisan team. The bundled option at $2,200 also includes the full HLTINF005 infection control prerequisite, which is the most cost-effective way to complete both if you don’t already hold infection control certification.
What can I expect on the practical training days?
Day one focuses on consolidating theory, demonstration, and structured observation — you’ll see the full treatment performed by your educator and have time to ask questions before you treat anyone yourself. Day two is dedicated to supervised live model practice, where you’ll perform full microneedling treatments on real clients under close educator supervision. Artisan provides models through our working clinic where possible, and students are also encouraged to bring their own models, particularly if they’d like to follow healing outcomes and treatment results over time.
Where is the training delivered and what payment options are available?
Face-to-face training is delivered at Artisan Training Academy in Worongary on the Gold Coast. A $500 deposit is required to secure your enrolment, with the remaining balance due one week before your course start date. Finance is available through TLC Finance from as little as $35 per week, with no deposit required and flexible repayments up to 84 months. Just note that if you’re currently changing careers and unemployed, TLC’s maximum lend is $5,000 — any remaining balance can be arranged directly with Artisan.
Fees, Payment Options & Enrolment
Course fee
- Skin Needling Course (standalone): $2,000
- Skin Needling + HLTINF005 bundle: $2,200
Fee schedule
A $500 deposit is required to secure your enrolment into the skin needling course. To get started straight away, use the Pay Deposit button at the top of this page, or pay your $500 deposit via Square. The remaining balance is due one week before your course start date.
Payment plans through TLC Finance
If you’d prefer to spread the cost, payment plans are available through TLC Finance with the following features:
- Flexible repayments up to 84 months
- No deposit required
- Pay it off early with no exit fees
- Lowest rates for education
- Efficient online application and approval process
A quick note on the finance option: if you’re currently changing careers and unemployed, the maximum TLC will lend is $5,000. That’s not a problem — any remaining balance can be arranged to be paid directly through Artisan. To get started, apply online with TLC Finance. This option has been popular with students because it’s straightforward and stress-free, getting you onto the path to your career goals sooner.
Enrolment process
- Click the Enrol Now button at the top of this page and complete the online enrolment form
- Pay your $500 deposit to secure your place
- If you’re enrolling in the Skin Needling + HLTINF005 bundle, we’ll need a copy of your USI (Unique Student Identifier)
- If you already hold an infection control certification, send a copy through to info@artisantrainingacademy.com
- Once your form and deposit are received, a team member will be in touch to confirm your course dates and grant you access to your online pre-study
- Questions? Email info@artisantrainingacademy.com any time
Skin Needling Course Dates
Pick any of the dates below. If none of the listed dates work for your schedule, get in touch and we’ll do our best to adjust. For the full Artisan training schedule, visit the academic calendar.
- Monday 6th July – Tuesday 7th July 2026
- Monday 20th July – Tuesday 21st July 2026
- Monday 3rd August – Tuesday 4th August 2026
- Monday 17th August – Tuesday 18th August 2026
- Monday 31st August – Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Monday 14th September – Tuesday 15th September 2026
- Monday 28th September – Tuesday 29th September 2026
- Monday 12th October – Tuesday 13th October 2026
- Monday 26th October – Tuesday 27th October 2026
- Monday 9th November – Tuesday 10th November 2026
- Monday 23rd November – Tuesday 24th November 2026
- Monday 7th December – Tuesday 8th December 2026