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.
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 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
(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
Access
There is no rush to complete the course; you can take as long as you like.
Total Watch Hours
There are over 7 hours of quality video training for you to access.
Duration
2 Days In-person + 2 weeks Online
Certificates
Accredited Body Piercing Certificate
Upon completion, you will receive a Body Piercing Training Certificate, proving your expertise in professional body piercing.
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.
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HOW TO GET STARTED
Getting started with our in-person piercing training is simple and risk-free. Here’s how it works:
- Select Your Option: Choose whether to include the optional equipment kit (with or without equipment) and click Add to Basket.
- Proceed to Checkout: Complete the standard online checkout form. We recommend selecting Direct Deposit (EFT) as your payment method.
- 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.
- 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.
- Confirm Dates & Venue: We recommend discussing available in-person training dates and venue locations with us to ensure your preferred session is viable.
- 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
We provide in-person training in the following areas:
- Cambridge, NZ
- Auckland, NZ
- Wellington, NZ
- Christchurch, NZ
- + More Areas
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If you are unable to attend in person training we do have a completely online training option also.
Online OptionCONTACT 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.










Michael Adebayo (verified owner) –
Angelica Friedman (verified owner) –
So worth it!
Sophie Levy (verified owner) –
This training gave me the confidence to go pro.
Hilda Yellowhawk (verified owner) –
Dakota Moreau (verified owner) –
I never thought I’d be this confident with piercing clients.
Rosario Santos (verified owner) –
I struggled with placement before, but now I feel so much better.
Mika Park (verified owner) –
Would recommend to anyone!
Kareem Liu (verified owner) –
Odin Castillo (verified owner) –
Nikos Malik (verified owner) –
Game-changer.
Astrid Ramos (verified owner) –
I’ll never pierce the same way again!
Santiago Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
Layla Lewis (verified owner) –
His explanations are clear and detailed.
Hiroshi Kaplan (verified owner) –
This blew my mind!
Emma Lopez (verified owner) –
Zara Garcia (verified owner) –
Super impressed!
Ingrid Gupta (verified owner) –
Nikolai Taylor (verified owner) –
Very well structured.
Maria Katsaros (verified owner) –
Way better than I expected!
Henry Svensson (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so easy to understand.
Mateo De la Cruz (verified owner) –
Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.
Odin Cohen (verified owner) –
This gave me a head start in my career.
Isabella Xenakis (verified owner) –
Great!
Jose Salim (verified owner) –
Already planning my first big piercing event!
Layla Park (verified owner) –
Super helpful.
Xiao De la Cruz (verified owner) –
The format was easy to follow.
Priya Eriksson (verified owner) –
So proud to be a part of the Skinart family.
Seojun Eriksson (verified owner) –
Cheyenne Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Loved the hands-on approach!
Kiona Strongbear (verified owner) –
Manuel Greenberg (verified owner) –
Best online training I’ve done.
Amihan Chikane (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Charlotte Volkov (verified owner) –
Fantastic course.
Henry Friedman (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to work in a real piercing studio.
Ingrid Christodoulou (verified owner) –
Game-changer!
Nokomis Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Practicing different piercing techniques under guidance made all the difference.
Johann Panganiban (verified owner) –
This is only the beginning of my piercing journey!
Elena Tallchief (verified owner) –
Being able to watch and practice piercings in real time was incredible!
Nokomis Okafor (verified owner) –
My piercings heal so much better now!
Nikolai Reddy (verified owner) –
The step-by-step guidance gave me a solid foundation.
Henry Papadopoulos (verified owner) –
Learning to control my tools in a real setting was invaluable.
Katerina King (verified owner) –
Feeling confident about working with clients after this training!
Cheyenne Katsaros (verified owner) –
I feel like a professional now!
Leon Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Feeling much more prepared to start my piercing career!
Benjamin Malik (verified owner) –
Understanding angles and depth hands-on was super helpful.
Diego Haddad (verified owner) –
Live marking and placement practice was a huge help.
William Strongbear (verified owner) –
So informative!
Mika Goldstein (verified owner) –
Having an instructor check my placements in real-time made everything clearer.
Eliyahu Das (verified owner) –
William Eriksson (verified owner) –
The hands-on piercing training gave me so much confidence!