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Tattoo and Piercings go together like salt and pepper. Both professions attract similar demographics and you can easily double your net income by offering both services.

Tattoo and Piercings


5 Days In-person + Online training

  • We cover all aspects of the tattoo & piercing process!
  • Rotary Pen Kit Included
  • Piercing Kit Included
  • 3 Certificates
  • Software for Tattoo Design
  • Covid-19 Protocols & Procedures
  • Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate
  • Licensing & Registration Training
  • Includes Legal Documents
  • Indemnity Form & Aftercare Instructions
  • Includes Extra Info and Notes
  • Bring Minimum 32 gig Flash-Drive

Certificates

  • Tattoo Training Certificate
  • Piercing Training Certificate
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

Tattoo Training Course


Dive into our all-encompassing tattoo training course, primed to furnish you with the essential skills, information, and indispensable gear required to kickstart a prosperous career in the tattoo industry.

Don’t have an artistic background? No problem at all. Our program is structured around robust software tools and an abundance of helpful hints, enabling you to produce professional-level artwork within just a quarter of an hour.

Our syllabus is comprehensive, covering everything from equipment management to complex tattoo methodologies. Acquire proficiency in machine adjustment, needle placement, and setting up your workstation. We navigate you through three line-drawing and two shading techniques, coupled with hands-on sessions on blending inks, creating striking black artwork, black and grey shading, color work, bloodline tattoos, watercolor techniques, and more.

We advocate for well-rounded education, hence we integrate fascinating supplementary subjects into our course. Submerge yourself in the captivating history of tattoos, understand the subtleties of pricing, the art of tattoo photography, and designing bespoke tattoos. Grasp the fundamentals of studio registration, sterilization protocols, cross-contamination, handling blood-borne pathogens, and delve into tattoo removal techniques, covering-up existing tattoos, touch-ups, and re-inking.

We also unmask the three cornerstones of a triumphant tattooing career. Embark on this colorful expedition with us and prepare to etch your signature in the vibrant world of tattoo artistry.

Course Curriculum

Introduction and History
  • Introduction to the Fundamentals of Tattooing
  • Files and Folders Provided
  • An Introduction to Tattoo Art
  • Using Themes
  • Different Art Styles
  • The 12 Most Popular Themes
  • Brief History of Tattoos (Parts 1 & 2)
Licensing and Business Setup
  • Licensing Requirements
  • Town Planning
  • Running a Home Business
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Contact Your Health Department
  • About Licensing and Registration
  • Public Health Concerns, Including Covid-19
Tattooing Techniques
  • Designing Tattoos: Overview and Purpose
  • Microsoft Image Composer Setup and Usage
  • Creating and Simplifying Designs Quickly
  • Assignments on Tattoo Design (1, 2, 3)
  • Stencil / Trace Methods and Applications
  • Rules of Placement
  • Applying a Trace on Skin and Practice Materials
Equipment and Maintenance
  • Introduction to Coil and Pen Machines
  • Building and Assembling Coil Machines
  • Coil Build Discussion, Tips, and Cartridge Conversion
  • Maintenance: Quick Tune, Test Run, and Wrapping
Advanced Artistic Techniques
  • Linework and Technique
  • Packing Black, Black Work, Tribal and Mauri
  • Soft Shading: Black and Gray Tattoos
  • Color Tattoos: Traditional, Watercolor, and Realism
  • Special Techniques: Script, Font, Minimalist, and Fur Tattoos
Professional Practice and Aftercare
  • Understanding the Human Skin and Needle Depth
  • Sterilization and Cross Contamination
  • Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
  • Workstation Cleanup
  • Photography and Social Media Skills for Tattoo Artists
  • Your First Practical on a Model
  • Final Words and Certification

Body Piercing Training


This all-inclusive course immerses you in the intriguing realm of body piercing, with a concentrated study on 17 of the most prevalent types of piercings. This includes the contemporary “big 5” — belly, tongue, eyebrow, labret, and nose piercings — as well as a wide array of other popular piercings such as the tragus, nipple, Prince Albert (PA), vertical clitoral hood (VCH), Madonna, snake bites, angel bites, ear, septum, and micro-dermal piercings, among others.

Our objective is to furnish you with a holistic comprehension of the piercing procedures specific to each of these types, acknowledging that every piercing demands its unique method. We supply comprehensive, stepwise guidelines to make certain you’re loaded with the understanding and capabilities necessary to conduct these piercings safely and expertly.

Moreover, we acquaint you with the diverse varieties of piercing jewelry, inclusive of a study on the various metals employed. You’ll be educated about the different piercing needles and their particular applications, thereby enhancing your practical abilities in the sector.

We underscore the significance of safety and cleanliness. You’ll be taught the sterilization process for clamps, the crucial role of waste management, and measures to prevent cross-contamination. We also offer advice on registration with the health department and supply you with the World Health Authority safety pack. This ensures your compliance with health and safety guidelines, regardless of your geographical location of practice.

Course Curriculum

Introduction and Getting Started
  • Introduction to Body Piercing
  • Essential Information
  • Required and Optional Equipment
  • Document Downloads
  • Recommended Suppliers
Licensing and Health Safety
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • Licensing and Registration
  • Competency Certification
  • Local Regulations and Compliance
  • Home Business Considerations
  • Health Department Interactions
  • General Health and Safety Protocols
  • Client Care and Legal Indemnity Forms
Equipment and Sterilization
  • Overview of Piercing Equipment
  • Cleaning and Disinfection Practices
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination
  • Proper Use of Anesthetics and Gloves
  • Needles and Clamps
  • Piercing Tools and Their Maintenance
  • Instrument Sterilization Techniques
  • Aftercare Product Knowledge
Jewellery and Practical Training
  • Introduction to Body Jewellery Types
  • Setting Up the Workstation
  • Practical Demonstrations for Various Piercings:
    • Ear (Upper, Lobe, Tragus, Daith)
    • Belly
    • Lip
    • Eyebrow
    • Tongue
    • Nose
    • Genital Piercings
  • Piercing Techniques and Best Practices
  • Microdermal and Specialty Piercing Techniques
Certification and Final Words
  • Course Summary and Review
  • Final Certification

Also Included

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood; these and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) can cause disease.

We provide you with all the skills you will need and information about the equipment required for you to be compliant.

Covid-19 Protocols

Due to the current pandemic Covid-19 we will also teach you all the safety protocols and requirements needed for you to stay safe and keep your customers healthy and happy. We will also teach you about Blood-borne Pathogens and provide you with the certificate required to be able to do this procedure legally in South Africa.

Due to Covid-19 Regulations Bloodborne Pathogen Training Is Legally Required

Equipment

  • Rotary Pen Tattoo Machine
  • Digital Power Supply
  • Foot Switch
  • Clip Cord
  • Clip Cord Sleeves
  • Practice Skins
  • Cartridges
  • 7 Inks
  • Spirit Transfer Paper
  • Ink Cups
  • Grip Wrap
Piercing Training Kit
  • 10 Belly
  • 10 Tongue
  • 10 Nose
  • 10 Labret
  • 10 Upper Ear
  • 50 Needles  
  • Swabs & Corks
  • Elastics
  • Belly Clamp
  • Tongue Clamp
  • Surgical Bowl
  • Surgical Scissors
  • Mosquito Clamp
  • Gloves No Longer Included

Some Students In Class

Practicals On The Last Day

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