Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Permanent Tattooing (RQF)
QRN – 610/0617/8 Fee £75.90
Qualification Overview
To achieve Focus Award Level 3 Diploma in Permanent Tattooing (RQF), Learners must achieve a total of 50 credits. Learner must achieve 47 credits from the mandatory and a minimum of 3 credits from the optional units.
Qualification Structure
To achieve Focus Award Level 3 Diploma in Permanent Tattooing (RQF), Learners must achieve a total of 50 credits. Learner must achieve 47 credits from the mandatory and a minimum of 3 credits from the optional units.
Learner entry requirements
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.
Progression routes
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
• Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Tattoo Removal (RQF)
Age Ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 18 to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification is available in England.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please click here.
Mandatory Units:
Unit Title | Unit reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the studio | J/650/1289 | 3 | 4 | 30 |
Understand human Anatomy and Physiology | J/618/1664 | 3 | 8 | 70 |
Principles of permanent tattooing | L/650/1777 | 3 | 8 | 70 |
Provide black, white and grey tattooing | M/650/1778 | 3 | 9 | 80 |
Provide colour tattooing | R/650/1779 | 3 | 9 | 80 |
Provide shading and shadowing tattooing | A/650/1780 | 3 | 9 | 80 |
Optional Units:
Unit Title | Unit reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
Salon reception duties | A/600/8773 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
Promote Additional Services or Products to Customers | D/601/0936 | 2 | 6 | 40 |
Develop and Maintain Effectiveness at Work | M/617/3378 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
Facial Anatomy and Physiology | Y/617/9966 | 4 | 2 | 20 |