Creative Touch Beauty and Aesthetics Training

Level 5 Diploma in Tattoo Removal

Position yourself at the forefront of the rapidly growing aesthetic and corrective skin industry with the Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Tattoo Removal — a premier, nationally regulated qualification designed to establish you as a certified laser and non-laser removal specialist.
As tattoo trends evolve, so does the demand for safe, effective, and professional removal and fading services. This advanced diploma bridges clinical science, laser physics, and hands-on client care, equipping practitioners with the technical precision and safety protocols required to deliver industry-leading results without compromising skin integrity.

Why Choose This Diploma?

  • Ofqual-Regulated Credibility: Fully accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), giving you a recognized credential that satisfies local council licensing, environmental health mandates, and leading aesthetic insurance underwriters.
  • Master Multiple Removal Modalities: Gain comprehensive competency in both active Q-switched/picosecond laser technologies and non-laser/saline chemical extraction techniques, allowing you to treat an extensive spectrum of ink colors, depths, and body areas.
  • Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Standards: Master Core of Knowledge principles, laser radiation safety, tissue optics, and risk management protocols to operate high-intensity radiation devices safely and legally.
  • High-ROI Clinic Service: Tattoo removal commands strong margins and recurring appointments, making it one of the most lucrative and reliable additions to any aesthetic clinic, skin center, or tattoo studio.

Key Areas of Study

Core Pillar Focus & Competencies
Laser & Light Physics Wavelength selection, spot sizes, pulse durations, fluences, and selective photothermolysis.
Ink Chemistry & Skin Histology Macrophage ink encapsulation, Fitzpatrick skin types, pigment composition, and wound healing cascades.
Treatment Protocols & Fading Managing client expectations, partial removals for cover-ups, complete removal pathways, and pain management.
Clinical Safety & Complications Blister management, hyper/hypopigmentation prevention, scarring mitigation, and post-care regimens.

Who Is This Qualification For?

  • Aesthetic Practitioners & Laser Technicians wanting to advance their skills to Level 5 and expand their menu with high-ticket removal services.
  • Tattoo Artists & Permanent Makeup (PMU) Specialists seeking to offer corrective services, cover-up pre-fading, and complete pigment removal.
  • Level 4 Qualified Skin Specialists looking for a natural, high-demand progression route in clinical aesthetics.
Future-proof your practice, meet evolving local council regulations, and become a certified authority in laser and pigment removal. Enrol today to take your clinical career to Level 5.

Original price was: £1,799.00.Current price is: £899.00.

Course Subjects

  • Advanced Skin Science
  • Aesthetic Practice Core Knowledge
  • Provide investigative consultation and advanced skin assessment
  • Laser tattoo removal

Level 5 Diploma in Tattoo Removal covers all the skills required to remove a range of tattoo’s across the body from professional, amateur and PMU services. With in depth theory along with a completing a variety of models you will gain the skills and knowledge to run a professional laser tattoo removal clinic.

Comprised of just 4 units with one practical element this course can be completed in a short time frame for quicker progression to higher level education including the level 7 in aesthetic practice.

Learners can attend this course from the age of 18.

The course usually runs over a period of four months and requires attendance to the training centre on 3 occasions, those with prior knowledge may be able to attend less subject to proof of competency.

Blended education learning approach, 3x Zoom academic sessions and 3 days in class for practical training and assessment.

Deposit requirement £499 4 x monthly payments of £325

Entry Requirements, learners must have one of the following. 

  • Treatment experience of CPD with a proven portfolio of evidence practising for 2 years minimum 
  • Treatment experience in providing tattoo treatments for at least 2 years
  • Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology
  • Level 3 beauty therapy

This course is a blended education course with online training, self-paced education and study, along with attendance of academic zoom sessions. Attendance to the centre covers the practical elements of the course.

If dates for attendance are not shown in the booking option, they can be requested via courses@creativetouch.training or 0800 1938555

Our courses are designed to offer flexibility around your schedule and learning preferences. Depending on the qualification or treatment programme, training may be completed either in-house at our salon training academy or through online study.

For courses with a practical element, learners will attend structured training sessions delivered at our Rustington location. Online components, where applicable, can be completed at your own pace.

You will receive an order confirmation immediately after purchase. Your enrolment details, including access to your course materials via our online student portal, will then be sent by email within 72 hours of checkout. This allows you to review theory content, learning resources, and coursework requirements anytime.

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