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In Person Piercing Course

Price range: $3,400.00 through $3,600.00 incl. GST

Delve into the world of body piercing with our comprehensive In Person Piercing Course. Learn techniques, safety standards, and industry best practices through high-quality pre-recorded videos. Begin your piercing career with expertise and confidence!

Accredited In Person Body Piercing Course

Dive into the world of body piercing with our comprehensive In Person Body Piercing Course. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore this exciting field or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this course is crafted to cater to all skill levels.

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Trainer Gary

Instructor

Gary is the founder and lead instructor of Skinart Academy, with over 23 years of experience in the tattoo, piercing, microblading, and permanent makeup (PMU) industries. He has trained hundreds of students globally, combining hands-on expertise with in-depth theoretical knowledge. Gary is passionate about empowering aspiring artists with world-class training and ongoing mentorship.


 

 

CPD Accredited Course

Gain industry recognition with our UK CPD Accredited piercing course. Our accreditation demonstrates high-quality training standards and is widely recognized in the EU and many non-EU countries.

 

 

Become a Registered Piercer with the BAQA

Get recognized as a certified professional in the piercing industry with our BAQA-approved training. We will automatically register you with the BAQA as an accredited piercer.

Earn your certification and start your career with confidence.


Piercing Equipment

Course Access

(Optional Equipment Add-On)

You can choose whether to include our high-quality equipment kit during checkout. The kit is yours to keep after completing your in-person training. While attending the course, we will supply all necessary consumables. If you already have your own equipment and prefer not to purchase the kit, please bring your setup with you to the training.


Piercings You Will Be Learn


BODY PIERCING COURSE CURRICULUM

  • Introduction to Body Piercing
  • Essential Information
  • Required and Optional Equipment
  • Document Downloads
  • Recommended Suppliers
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Course Summary and Review
  • Final Certification

Course Access

Access

There is no rush to complete the course; you can take as long as you like.

Course Hours

Total Watch Hours

There are over 7 hours of quality video training for you to access.

Course Duration

Duration

2 Days In-person + 2 weeks Online


Certificates

Body Piercing Certificate

Accredited Body Piercing Certificate

Upon completion, you will receive a Body Piercing Training Certificate, proving your expertise in professional body piercing.

BBP Certificate

Accredited BBP Certificate

You will also receive a Accredited Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Certificate, ensuring you are trained in hygiene, safety, and infection control for the industry.


Licensing Process Explained

In New Zealand, the licensing process for tattooing, piercing, permanent makeup (PMU), microblading, and tattoo removal varies by local authority but generally involves several key steps. Practitioners must apply for a Special Treatments License from their local council, which requires proving their competence and adherence to strict hygiene standards. This often includes submitting detailed information about their premises and operational procedures, completing a health and safety course, and sometimes passing a specific examination. Additionally, for treatments like PMU and microblading, practitioners may need to show certificates from recognized training courses. The aim of these regulations is to ensure that all procedures are performed safely and to a high standard, protecting both practitioners and clients.


SOME OF OUR STUDENTS


HOW TO GET STARTED

Getting started with our in-person piercing training is simple and risk-free. Here’s how it works:

  1. Select Your Option: Choose whether to include the optional equipment kit (with or without equipment) and click Add to Basket.
  2. Proceed to Checkout: Complete the standard online checkout form. We recommend selecting Direct Deposit (EFT) as your payment method.
  3. No Immediate Payment Required: At this stage, you won’t need to make any payment. An automated PDF invoice will be emailed to you with all our company and banking information.
  4. Pay a $1,000 Deposit: To secure your place and begin the online preparation training, simply pay the deposit. The deposit unlocks immediate access to your online pre-course modules.
  5. Confirm Dates & Venue: We recommend discussing available in-person training dates and venue locations with us to ensure your preferred session is viable.
  6. Pay the Balance Later: The remaining balance can be paid any time before or on the first day of your in-person training. This ensures you feel safe and confident knowing you only pay the full amount once you arrive and meet us in person.

We’ve structured this process to make it easy, transparent, and secure for all our students.


In Person Training Locations

Course Access

We provide in-person training in the following areas:

  • Cambridge, NZ
  • Auckland, NZ
  • Wellington, NZ
  • Christchurch, NZ
  • + More Areas



If you are unable to attend in person training we do have a completely online training option also.

Online Option

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, we are more than happy to chat with you! Drop us a message, and someone from the Skinart team will respond to you personally.

We are passionate about helping people succeed in this industry and would love to answer any questions you may have about our training. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way and welcome you to join one of our courses.


We also offer a wide range of other courses, please make sure to check them out below.

Master the Art of Body Piercing – In-Person Training in New Zealand

Kickstart your career as a professional body piercer with our comprehensive in-person training course. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, this course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you perfect your piercing techniques.

What You’ll Learn:

Fundamentals of Body Piercing – Learn essential techniques for ear, nose, lip, eyebrow, belly, septum, tongue, dermal, and genital piercings.
Sterilization & Safety – Master hygiene protocols, equipment sterilization, and safe piercing practices to ensure client safety.
Jewelry Selection & Placement – Understand different types of body jewelry and how to choose the right fit for each piercing.
Live Practical Training – Gain real-world experience by performing supervised piercings on models.
Certification – Earn a recognized certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Why Choose Us?

🔹 Hands-on Training – Learn by doing under the supervision of experienced body piercers.
🔹 Flexible Learning – Complete the theoretical portion at your own pace before the practical session.
🔹 Expert Support – Get ongoing mentorship even after completing the course.
🔹 Fully Accredited – Internationally recognized training, ensuring credibility in the industry.

📍 Location: In-person training in New Zealand
Course Duration: Typically completed in two weeks with flexible scheduling
🎓 Ideal For: Aspiring piercers, tattoo artists, and beauty professionals looking to expand their skill set.

🔗 Enroll today and start your journey into the world of body piercing!

With or Without Equipment

Including Equipment, Excluding Equipment

235 reviews for In Person Piercing Course

  1. Zanele Choi (verified owner)

    I struggled with placement before, but now I feel so much better.

  2. Kofi De la Cruz (verified owner)

    A must-have for anyone in this industry.

  3. Omar Tallchief (verified owner)

    Brilliant!

  4. Zev Zhang (verified owner)

    The video tutorials made everything crystal clear!

  5. Andres Vasquez (verified owner)

    I finally feel confident in my work.

  6. Alexis Friedman (verified owner)

    Better than I ever imagined.

  7. Nikos Martinez (verified owner)

    Now I actually understand the difference between needle types.

  8. Xiao Malik (verified owner)

    Best online training I’ve done.

  9. Noa Zulu (verified owner)

    This training helped me build a strong client base.

  10. Yuki Cohen (verified owner)

    It’s never too late to start something new!

  11. Kareem Reyes (verified owner)

    This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.

  12. Sipho Navarro (verified owner)

    This course helped me avoid common piercing mistakes.

  13. Deepak Salim (verified owner)

    Learned more than I expected!

  14. Tatiana Müller (verified owner)

    So happy I took this course!

  15. Levi Panganiban (verified owner)

    Gary made everything so easy to understand.

  16. Nomsa Harris (verified owner)

    Can’t believe how far I’ve come since starting this course.

  17. Andres Haugland (verified owner)

    I finally feel ready to work!

  18. Nikos Whitefeather (verified owner)

    Absolutely loved every second.

  19. Priya Fayad (verified owner)

    Feeling ready to take my skills to the next level!

  20. Hiroshi Das (verified owner)

    Loved every second of it!

  21. Bjorn Lewis (verified owner)

    This course covered everything I needed to know!

  22. Katerina Ramos (verified owner)

    I wish I found this sooner!

  23. Jin Johansson (verified owner)

    Loved it!

  24. James Whitefeather (verified owner)

    This was so enjoyable!

  25. Levi Greenberg (verified owner)

    10/10, highly recommended.

  26. Matteo Navarro (verified owner)

    Clear and straight to the point.

  27. Zanele Strongbear (verified owner)

    Loved every second of it!

  28. Ioannis Katsaros (verified owner)

    This is just the beginning!

  29. Johann Nkosi (verified owner)

    Now I can confidently explain healing processes to clients.

  30. Zara Adebayo (verified owner)

    Totally worth it!

  31. James Zhang (verified owner)

    This course made me realize how much I was doing wrong before.

  32. Fernando Tshabalala (verified owner)

    I went from total beginner to confident piercer.

  33. Aisha Svensson (verified owner)

    Loved learning about freehand piercing techniques!

  34. Tayanita Zahra (verified owner)

    Understanding angles made my work so much smoother.

  35. Soren Strongbear (verified owner)

    Finally doing what I love!

  36. Tala Choi (verified owner)

    Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

  37. Manuel Brown (verified owner)

    This training changed my life.

  38. Hassan Ramos (verified owner)

    This gave me a huge confidence boost in taking clients.

  39. Hilda Fayad (verified owner)

    Great!

  40. Sophia Reddy (verified owner)

    Best instructor ever!

  41. Neha Al-Farsi (verified owner)

    This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.

  42. Lars Brown (verified owner)

    I never thought I’d be this confident with piercing clients.

  43. Layla Ngubane (verified owner)

    Fantastic training!

  44. Sophie Cohen (verified owner)

    Totally exceeded my expectations.

  45. Hilda Luna (verified owner)

    Already booked my first paid client!

  46. Mei Whitefeather (verified owner)

    This course made learning body piercing so easy!

  47. Ali Okafor (verified owner)

    Very well structured.

  48. Erik Ortega (verified owner)

    I now know how to properly clean and prep for piercings!

  49. Luca Nikolaidis (verified owner)

    No regrets.

  50. Amihan Rodriguez (verified owner)

    So excited for what’s next after this training!

  51. Amit Kumar (verified owner)

    Better than I ever imagined.

  52. Henry King (verified owner)

    Best instructor ever!

  53. Xiao Levy (verified owner)

    Gary really knows his stuff!

  54. Hadar Chen (verified owner)

    Now I feel ready to open my own piercing studio!

  55. Camila Zahra (verified owner)

    I struggled with placement before, but now I feel so much better.

  56. Mika Santos (verified owner)

    No regrets.

  57. Magnus Abdullah (verified owner)

    No regrets.

  58. Evangelos Soriano (verified owner)

    So much valuable information!

  59. Dakota Georgiou (verified owner)

    Gary is an incredible teacher!

  60. Rosario Volkov (verified owner)

    Great!

  61. Sophie Dubois (verified owner)

    Worth every penny!

  62. Hilda Al-Farsi (verified owner)

    I now know how to properly clean and prep for piercings!

  63. Christos Olofsson (verified owner)

    Step-by-step learning was perfect.

  64. Kiona Moreau (verified owner)

    I now know how to talk to clients professionally.

  65. Isabelle Volkov (verified owner)

    Perfect for beginners and pros alike.

  66. Magnus Tshabalala (verified owner)

    10/10, highly recommended.

  67. Emma Anderson (verified owner)

    Understanding angles made my work so much smoother.

  68. Sakura Ramos (verified owner)

    Understanding healing times and jewelry materials was so helpful.

  69. Hiroshi Gupta (verified owner)

    I feel so confident now!

  70. Kofi Choi (verified owner)

    Perfect.

  71. Rahul Johnson (verified owner)

    Everything was explained so well.

  72. Rahul Sharma (verified owner)

    Unbelievable.

  73. Dakota Aguilar (verified owner)

    I feel much more confident using forceps and clamps.

  74. Odin Rodriguez (verified owner)

    Very well structured.

  75. Hassan Zahra (verified owner)

    I’ll never pierce the same way again!

  76. Jose Blackhorse (verified owner)

    Super fun and easy to learn!

  77. Noa Fernandez (verified owner)

    Understanding needle sizes and jewelry gauge was a game-changer.

  78. Zara Levy (verified owner)

    I now understand the anatomy behind piercing placements.

  79. Hilda Wang (verified owner)

    I used to be afraid of freehand techniques, but now I love them!

  80. Zara Darwish (verified owner)

    Gary’s knowledge is unmatched!

  81. Emma Sharma (verified owner)

    My piercing skills improved massively!

  82. Noa Navarro (verified owner)

    I can’t believe how much I learned.

  83. Zara Ngubane (verified owner)

    So grateful for Garys guidance.

  84. Min-Jae Tallchief (verified owner)

    Gary is an incredible teacher!

  85. Astrid Goldstein (verified owner)

    The video tutorials made everything crystal clear!

  86. Alejandro Runningwolf (verified owner)

    Loved the hands-on approach!

  87. Thabo Nikolaidis (verified owner)

    This gave me the push I needed to chase my dreams.

  88. Vikram Yamamoto (verified owner)

    My hands are so much steadier after this training.

  89. Dimitris Soriano (verified owner)

    This training gave me the confidence to go pro.

  90. Min-Jae Lopez (verified owner)

    Learned more than I expected!

  91. Cheyenne Luna (verified owner)

    This course is a must-have!

  92. Yael Hansen (verified owner)

    Best online training I’ve done.

  93. Tamar Haddad (verified owner)

    This gave me a head start in my career.

  94. Kofi Li (verified owner)

    Finally got rid of those shaky hands thanks to this course!

  95. Eliyahu Rodriguez (verified owner)

    Broke everything down step by step.

  96. Leon Christodoulou (verified owner)

    Game-changer!

  97. Nikolai Strongbear (verified owner)

    My piercing skills improved massively!

  98. Noa Anderson (verified owner)

    The examples were super helpful.

  99. Anika Malik (verified owner)

    Gary really knows his stuff!

  100. Ali Hansen (verified owner)

    Absolutely incredible!

  101. Christos Petrov (verified owner)

    This training helped me set up my piercing business.

  102. Yael Fernandez (verified owner)

    Now I feel ready to open my own piercing studio!

  103. Alejandro Al-Farsi (verified owner)

    Fantastic training!

  104. Fatima Reyes (verified owner)

    I’m on the right path now!

  105. Nikolai Haugland (verified owner)

    Best breakdown of piercing techniques I’ve ever seen!

  106. Nokomis Friedman (verified owner)

    Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.

  107. Evangelos King (verified owner)

    Dreams coming true!

  108. Leon Clark (verified owner)

    Starting my career as a piercer feels real now!

  109. Magnus Aguilar (verified owner)

    Loved it.

  110. Eleni Nassar (verified owner)

    I used to be afraid of freehand techniques, but now I love them!

  111. Maria Lopez (verified owner)

    Fantastic training!

  112. Tariro Darwish (verified owner)

    Very detailed and professional.

  113. Hadar Wang (verified owner)

    Now I feel ready to open my own piercing studio!

  114. Isabella Fayad (verified owner)

    Piercing aftercare knowledge is so important!

  115. Charlotte Das (verified owner)

    Totally worth it!

  116. Maria Friedman (verified owner)

    The business tips were just as valuable as the piercing techniques.

  117. Fernando Bianchi (verified owner)

    My hands are so much steadier after this training.

  118. Odin Petrov (verified owner)

    Ready to take on the world!

  119. Bjorn Dubois (verified owner)

    Better than I ever imagined.

  120. Yusuf Georgiou (verified owner)

    Garys passion is inspiring.

  121. Magnus Gomez (verified owner)

    The hands-on approach really helped me grasp everything.

  122. Sanjay Chen (verified owner)

    Game-changer!

  123. Ari Rosenberg (verified owner)

    So much valuable information!

  124. Anika Rahman (verified owner)

    I’m on the right path now!

  125. Sophia Whitefeather (verified owner)

    Proud to call myself a professional piercer!

  126. Santiago Tanaka (verified owner)

    Very well structured.

  127. Tayanita Nielsen (verified owner)

    So happy I took this course!

  128. Amira Ramos (verified owner)

    This course truly leveled me up!

  129. Ari Li (verified owner)

    Gary’s knowledge is unmatched!

  130. Benedicto Anderson (verified owner)

    I understand the risks of piercing guns now.

  131. Hadar Adebayo (verified owner)

    It covered everything I needed!

  132. Bjorn Chowdhury (verified owner)

    So proud to be a part of the Skinart family.

  133. Neha Rahman (verified owner)

    Loved every second of it!

  134. Angelica Anderson (verified owner)

    Very detailed and professional.

  135. Sipho Rodriguez (verified owner)

    Learning from Gary was an absolute privilege.

  136. Tatiana De la Cruz (verified owner)

    So easy to understand!

  137. Hao Brown (verified owner)

    So excited for what’s next after this training!

  138. Seojun Ioannidis (verified owner)

    Can’t wait to use these skills on real clients!

  139. Deepak Haugland (verified owner)

    Great for building a strong foundation!

  140. Rosario De la Cruz (verified owner)

    Fantastic course.

  141. Shira Sharma (verified owner)

    Life-changing!

  142. Viktor Zulu (verified owner)

    So much valuable information!

  143. Aisha Okafor (verified owner)

    This will help me get more clients!

  144. Olivia Sharma (verified owner)

    Gary is truly a master at this!

  145. Benedicto Friedman (verified owner)

    Learning the proper way to stretch lobes was eye-opening.

  146. Emma Reddy (verified owner)

  147. Henry Martinez (verified owner)

    Best instructor ever!

  148. Zanele King (verified owner)

    This was so enjoyable!

  149. Tamar Johansson (verified owner)

  150. Luca Lund (verified owner)

  151. Nikolai Clark (verified owner)

    Loved it!

  152. Viktor Johnson (verified owner)

    Best course ever!

  153. Xiao Levy (verified owner)

    I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know until I took this course.

  154. Sanjay Blackhorse (verified owner)

  155. Matteo Vasquez (verified owner)

    I can finally call myself a professional piercer!

  156. Amira Redcloud (verified owner)

  157. Johann Ramos (verified owner)

  158. Valentina Volkov (verified owner)

  159. Kofi Adebayo (verified owner)

    This will help me get more clients!

  160. Katerina Sharma (verified owner)

  161. Henry Taylor (verified owner)

  162. Jin Garcia (verified owner)

    Fantastic!

  163. Sophia Kobayashi (verified owner)

    Now I actually understand the difference between needle types.

  164. Eleni Okafor (verified owner)

    This gave me so much confidence!

  165. Nokomis Lopez (verified owner)

  166. Yusuf Kaplan (verified owner)

    The best training ever!

  167. Mateo Garcia (verified owner)

    Well worth the time and money.

  168. Evangelos Torres (verified owner)

  169. Xiao Vasquez (verified owner)

  170. Sophia Vasquez (verified owner)

    Can’t wait to start my journey as a piercer!

  171. Jin Theodorakis (verified owner)

    Loved every second of it!

  172. Vikram Kumar (verified owner)

  173. Olivia Tallchief (verified owner)

    Best breakdown of piercing techniques I’ve ever seen!

  174. Ioannis Nkosi (verified owner)

    Loved this!

  175. Kofi Nikolaidis (verified owner)

    Exactly what I needed!

  176. Emiliano Mensah (verified owner)

    This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.

  177. Jose Lewis (verified owner)

  178. Sakura Clark (verified owner)

    Learning from Gary was an absolute privilege.

  179. Deepak Ramos (verified owner)

  180. Dalisay Georgiou (verified owner)

  181. Hao Adebayo (verified owner)

  182. Evangelos Ivanov (verified owner)

    This course made me realize how much I was doing wrong before.

  183. Sakari Eriksson (verified owner)

    My clients are already noticing how professional I am!

  184. Zev Aguilar (verified owner)

    Super easy to follow!

  185. Cheyenne Gomez (verified owner)

    Best decision I ever made!

  186. Michael Adebayo (verified owner)

  187. Angelica Friedman (verified owner)

    So worth it!

  188. Sophie Levy (verified owner)

    This training gave me the confidence to go pro.

  189. Hilda Yellowhawk (verified owner)

  190. Dakota Moreau (verified owner)

    I never thought I’d be this confident with piercing clients.

  191. Rosario Santos (verified owner)

    I struggled with placement before, but now I feel so much better.

  192. Mika Park (verified owner)

    Would recommend to anyone!

  193. Kareem Liu (verified owner)

  194. Odin Castillo (verified owner)

  195. Nikos Malik (verified owner)

    Game-changer.

  196. Astrid Ramos (verified owner)

    I’ll never pierce the same way again!

  197. Santiago Nikolaidis (verified owner)

  198. Layla Lewis (verified owner)

    His explanations are clear and detailed.

  199. Hiroshi Kaplan (verified owner)

    This blew my mind!

  200. Emma Lopez (verified owner)

  201. Zara Garcia (verified owner)

    Super impressed!

  202. Ingrid Gupta (verified owner)

  203. Nikolai Taylor (verified owner)

    Very well structured.

  204. Maria Katsaros (verified owner)

    Way better than I expected!

  205. Henry Svensson (verified owner)

    Gary made everything so easy to understand.

  206. Mateo De la Cruz (verified owner)

    Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.

  207. Odin Cohen (verified owner)

    This gave me a head start in my career.

  208. Isabella Xenakis (verified owner)

    Great!

  209. Jose Salim (verified owner)

    Already planning my first big piercing event!

  210. Layla Park (verified owner)

    Super helpful.

  211. Xiao De la Cruz (verified owner)

    The format was easy to follow.

  212. Priya Eriksson (verified owner)

    So proud to be a part of the Skinart family.

  213. Seojun Eriksson (verified owner)

  214. Cheyenne Rodriguez (verified owner)

    Loved the hands-on approach!

  215. Kiona Strongbear (verified owner)

  216. Manuel Greenberg (verified owner)

    Best online training I’ve done.

  217. Amihan Chikane (verified owner)

    I learned so much from Gary!

  218. Charlotte Volkov (verified owner)

    Fantastic course.

  219. Henry Friedman (verified owner)

    I now feel ready to work in a real piercing studio.

  220. Ingrid Christodoulou (verified owner)

    Game-changer!

  221. Nokomis Al-Farsi (verified owner)

    Practicing different piercing techniques under guidance made all the difference.

  222. Johann Panganiban (verified owner)

    This is only the beginning of my piercing journey!

  223. Elena Tallchief (verified owner)

    Being able to watch and practice piercings in real time was incredible!

  224. Nokomis Okafor (verified owner)

    My piercings heal so much better now!

  225. Nikolai Reddy (verified owner)

    The step-by-step guidance gave me a solid foundation.

  226. Henry Papadopoulos (verified owner)

    Learning to control my tools in a real setting was invaluable.

  227. Katerina King (verified owner)

    Feeling confident about working with clients after this training!

  228. Cheyenne Katsaros (verified owner)

    I feel like a professional now!

  229. Leon Nightwalker (verified owner)

    Feeling much more prepared to start my piercing career!

  230. Benjamin Malik (verified owner)

    Understanding angles and depth hands-on was super helpful.

  231. Diego Haddad (verified owner)

    Live marking and placement practice was a huge help.

  232. William Strongbear (verified owner)

    So informative!

  233. Mika Goldstein (verified owner)

    Having an instructor check my placements in real-time made everything clearer.

  234. Eliyahu Das (verified owner)

  235. William Eriksson (verified owner)

    The hands-on piercing training gave me so much confidence!

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