Tattoo / Piercing Apprenticeship Course

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Build Your Career in Professional Tattooing/Piercing (2 separate courses)

Our Tattoo or Piercing Apprenticeship Course provides a structured, hands-on pathway into the tattoo industry. The program covers essential skills including hygiene certification introduction, machine operation, and artistic development — preparing you for a professional career in tattooing/piercing.

Unlike short online courses or academy, our apprentice teaching course takes place in a real working tattoo piercing studio environment. You will gain practical experience alongside experienced artists, ensuring you develop real-world skills from day one.

Tattoo and Piercing are 2 separate paid course. You will receive one-on-one training and hands-on practice from the very beginning — no wasted time.

Outstanding students will be offered the opportunity to continue working in our studio after completing the apprenticeship.

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What You Will Learn (Tattoo)

• 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

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What You Will Learn (Piercing)

• Piercing Fundamentals
• Anatomy & Placement
• Hygiene & Sterilisation
• Jewellery Selection
• Practical Piercing Training
• Client Consultation & Aftercare
• Real Studio Experience

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Program Duration

The Tattoo apprenticeship typically runs between 12–24 months, depending on your progress, dedication, and skill development. However, here is no fixed schedule or time pressure — you can progress at your own pace.

Progression is performance-based and self-paced. Both full-time and part-time options are available, making it suitable for those who wish to explore tattooing while maintaining a full-time job.

Students must meet studio standards before working on clients, with all work conducted under supervision. High-performing students may be ready to begin supervised work on real clients within approximately 3–6 months.

You will gradually progress from theory and practice on synthetic skin to supervised work on real clients once the required skill level is achieved.

Piercing apprentice is a few weeks. There is no fixed number of days to complete the apprenticeship. Training is tailored to your experience, availability and individual progress, allowing you to develop your skills at a safe and comfortable pace.

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