


Tattoo
Removal Technician
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Tattoo Artists decorate
their customers' skin using techniques such as tattooing, piercing and
branding.

While some tattoo artists
may perform a combination of techniques, many will specialise in one area,
usually either tattooing or piercing.
They consult with customers on the design, location
and size of the artwork. When working with tattoos, they may create an
entirely new design for a customer, modify an existing design or apply a
design that the customer has developed. Tattoo
artists also advise customers on after-care procedures to avoid infection
and help keep a tattoo looking its best.
ANZSCO ID: 451814
Alternative names:
Body Artists,
Tattooist,
Knowledge, skills and attributes
A tattoo artist needs:
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a high level of creative and artistic ability
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good interpersonal skills and the ability to keep
customers calm and at ease
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good hand-eye coordination and steady hands
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to be comfortable with needles and the sight of
blood
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a high level of personal hygiene
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to be able to maintain concentration and focus
for long periods of time
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a responsible attitude to work (to eliminate the
risk of transmitting blood-borne viruses).

Duties and Tasks
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Explains tattooing procedure to client.
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Ensures client is certain about wanting a tattoo.
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Helps the client chose an image, interprets the client's ideas to form a
suitable image, copy or design image for the client, resizes image to
fit the body part it is going on and makes a stencil of the image.
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Shaves the area being tattooed and applies disinfectant to the skin.
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Puts the stencil on the skin to ensure it fits with the body part.
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Solders the group of needles onto the needle bar.
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Draws the outline, colouring and shadowing of the tattoo with inked
needles.
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Applies cream and antiseptic covers to the finished tattoo.
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Tells clients how to properly care for the tattoo.
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Ensures all sterilisation equipment is kept in good working order.
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Ensures the studio and equipment meets with sterilisation, waste
management and health and safety standards.
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Trains people.
Working conditions
Tattoo artists work in
clean, well-lit and sterile studios throughout Australia. They must maintain a high standard of hygiene and
cleanliness, both for themselves and their clients. Equipment must be kept sterile and is often
disposable in order to minimise the risk of spreading infectious diseases.
Local governments are responsible for enforcing
strict guidelines and regulations that apply to any premises where a
person's skin is penetrated.
Tattoo artists must be
comfortable dealing with people from a wide variety of backgrounds who seek
tattoos, piercings and other forms of body art for a wide variety of
personal reasons.
Tools and technologies
Body artists may use needles or specially designed
guns (either for piercing or tattooing) to pierce a customer’s skin.
Some body artists may also use scalpels to make
larger openings or burn the skin using branding equipment; however, these
techniques are not as common.
All body artists must wear disposable gloves and wash
their hands with anti-bacterial soap before and after piercing a customer's
skin, gloves must be replaced and hands rewashed if there is a break in the
work for any reason.
They use disposable needles, which are replaced after
each use, and they must also sterilise all other equipment using an
autoclave steriliser. They may also use antibacterial spray and shaving
equipment to prepare a customer's skin.
Education and Training
To become a body artist you usually need to gain extensive experience
through on the job training with an established artist. You need to have a
high level of drawing skill and a portfolio of designs.
You may improve your employment prospects if you complete formal
qualifications in drawing, visual art or design. Drawing, visual art and
design courses are offered at TAFE Colleges and other registered training
organisations throughout Australia.
Opportunities for training may be hard to find and are often very
competitive. You may need to travel to another city or interstate to find an
established practitioner willing to offer training, especially for less
common forms and techniques of body art, such as branding. The duration of
training can vary considerably depending on the technique you wish to learn,
ranging from eight to 12 months for a body piercer and three to five years
for a tattooist. Most body artists continue to learn and experiment with new
techniques and art forms throughout their careers.

Some training providers may offer short courses in piercing; however, there
is no accreditation for these courses. It may be a good idea to first talk
to established practitioners or potential employers about which courses
would be best.
You may be required to hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate before
commencing training.


    
A tattoo removal technician is
an individual who uses specialized equipment and skills to remove permanent
ink tattoos from a client's body. The job requires laser technology
knowledge and have a variety of techniques to provide safe and effective
treatments to clients. People seek tattoo removal for various motivations
such as regret, which may arise because of a change in attitude or
lifestyle. Here are other reasons why individuals seek tattoo removal:
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Tattoos may hinder joining
the military.

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A tattoo can be a sign or
name that you no longer want to associate with.
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Tattoos could limit one's
type of clothing if they do not want to expose them anymore.
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A tattoo may have faded over
time.
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Some patients don't want
their kids to see it.
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An artist may have done poor
work.
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Their view towards the
tattoo's meaning has changed.
Lasers remove tattoos by
shattering the pigment colours with an intensive light beam. Black tattoo
colour absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest colour to treat.
Other colours may be treated with selected lasers based on pigment colour.
You need to schedule a consultation first with a trained technician to
examine your tattoo and advise you on the procedure. The colour of your skin
and the depth at which the tattoo pigment has gone can also impact the
removal technique. Smaller tattoos may require fewer pulses, while larger
ones might need more to remove them. However, completely removing a tattoo
may take several treatments. After every visit, your tattoo should become
lighter.

(Source:
Fresh Skin Canvas)
ANZSCO ID:
451111
Alternative names :
Skin Specialist, Dermal Therapist, Laser Operator, Laser and Light
Therapist, Cosmetic Laser Technician,
Specialisations
Knowledge, skills and attributes
The world of tattoo removal is a competitive one and
to be successful, you need to have a desire and be willing to work hard.
There are several skills that you require to learn, from the tattoo removal
machine basic operation to understanding the business perspective.
In this role they make complex, high level,
independent judgements in consulting with clients,
analysing skin conditions, designing and
evaluating intense pulsed light and laser skin
rejuvenation treatment programs, selecting and using
appropriate technology.
Here are various skills that may be essential to turn
your passion for tattoo removal into a full-time career:
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Physical stamina
Being a tattoo removal technician is physically demanding work. Tattoo
removal technicians spend much of their workday on their feet. Proper
nutrition, adequate sleep and routine exercise can help tattoo removal
technicians maintain their health and enhance their stamina and
endurance.
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Laser machine usage
Tattoo removal requires specialized tools such as a laser machine to
remove pigment colours from a patient body. Tattoo removal technicians
should be familiar with this machine and be adaptable to learning how it
operates.
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Emotional intelligence
For any technician job, compassion for the client is crucial. Emotional
intelligence helps a tattoo removal technician manage sensitive
information and respect clients.
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Organization and hygiene
Sterile equipment is a necessity in a tattoo removal practice. Tattoo
removal technicians should know how to keep equipment sterile and
maintain excellence in doing so. Clean and sterile equipment is
essential for a patient's health and every technician needs to maintain
it.
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Health skills
The client's safety is paramount for any tattoo removal business and
technicians should be skilled in the necessities of health and hygiene.
Most states need tattoo removal technicians to understand
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. They need to know how to
follow infection-control practices as indicated by the state. Tattoo
removal technicians should be able to identify skin function and
structure and understand wound healing physiology.
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Effective communication
Tattoo removal technicians are required to have strong verbal and
written communication skills. You should feel comfortable talking with
clients, explaining crucial concepts and providing them with detailed
drafted notes. As a tattoo removal technician, some daily tasks which
may require communication skills include responding to emails, answering
calls and working with patients and co-workers.

(Source:
Bravura)
Duties and Tasks
Tattoo removal technicians offer tattooed individuals a clean, convenient
and professional setting to get their unwanted tattoos faded or removed.
They are committed to using the most advanced tools and equipment in their
practice. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply
substantial specialised knowledge and skills to design and
safely apply non-ionising radiation treatments using Intense
Pulsed Light and laser technologies for skin rejuvenation and
tattoo removal on the face and body.
Here are some responsibilities of a tattoo removal
technician:
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Manage consultations with new customers and
educate them about the tattoo removal process
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Offer thorough and safe laser treatments
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Communicate logical removal expectations and
treatment results
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Handle bookings in collaboration with the contact
centre
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Administrative tasks such as answering calls,
greeting customers, handling customer payments and responding to emails
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Ensure customer satisfaction by offering superior
client service
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Drive sales outcomes through advisory selling
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Manage customer files, information and photos in
compliance with Health Insurance
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Create loyal referral relationships with
businesses, tattoo artists and customers
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