Tattoo Apprenticeship Program

Build Your Career in Professional Tattooing

Our Tattoo Apprenticeship Program offers a structured, hands-on pathway into the tattoo industry. Designed for serious and dedicated artists, this program combines practical studio training, hygiene certification, machine operation, and artistic development to prepare you for a professional tattoo career.

Unlike short online courses, our apprenticeship is conducted in a real working studio environment, allowing you to gain industry-standard experience under professional supervision.

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What You Will Learn

• Studio hygiene & sterilization standards (Australian regulations compliant)
• Infection control & safe skin practices
• Tattoo machine setup, tuning & maintenance
• Needle configurations & ink knowledge
• Line work, shading & black & grey techniques
• Design fundamentals & stencil preparation
• Client consultation & aftercare guidance
• Professional workflow & studio etiquette

You will gradually progress from theory and practice skins to supervised real client work once you meet the required skill level.

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Program Duration

The apprenticeship typically runs between 12–24 months, depending on your progress, dedication, and skill development.

Progression is performance-based. Students must meet studio standards before advancing to live client tattooing.

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Studio Locations

Training is only available in Level 1, 170 Burwood Rd, Burwood 2134 (Above Bank of China)

In-store consultation is required prior to enrolment.

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Career Opportunity

Successful apprentices who complete the program and meet studio standards may be offered an opportunity to work within our studio network.

Our goal is not just to teach tattooing — but to develop professional tattoo artists ready to work in the industry.

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Course Investment

Hands-on Training Fee applies, please consult within the shop.