Online Tattoo Training

Original Price $1,012
$810 (20% OFF)

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With The CPD Standards Office

16hrs Online Videos

Study at your own pace. Allow time for lessons, assignments and regular practice.

Learn tattoo design, equipment, technique and professional practice.
Equipment | Sterilisation | Machine Tuning | Inks | Needles
Linework | Fine-Line Tattooing | Colour Packing | Shading | Water Colour | Realism
Software for Tattoo Design
Certificates after successful completion of the required learning and assessment
Hygiene and cross-contamination training
Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate
Licensing & Registration Training
Includes Legal Documents
Indemnity Form & Aftercare Instructions
Includes Extra Info and Notes
A kit is an optional extra

Certificates

Tattoo Certificate
Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate

CHOOSE COUNTRY

The Process, Simplified

Once your enrolment is processed, begin the lessons included in your selected course and payment option.
Start with the foundation lessons and complete the relevant design and theory assignments.
Progress through equipment and technique lessons, connecting each topic to the assigned practice work.
Work through the course requirements and assessments before certificate issue. Completion time varies with your experience and study schedule.

Learn online through recorded lessons, assignments and practice. Choose your country for the current course details, prices and enrolment options: South Africa · New Zealand · Australia · United Kingdom · United States · Canada · India.

Online Tattoo Training Course

CPD-accredited training: The CPD Standards Office lists Skinart’s Fundamentals of Tattooing in its CPD Standards Office provider directory. Verify the named activity there. Course recognition is separate from local permission to practise.
Practical curriculum: Recorded lessons and assignments cover design, equipment, linework, shading, colour and professional-practice topics. Review the current syllabus and lesson examples before choosing your course.
Hygiene and professional practice: Study bloodborne pathogens, cross-contamination and workplace topics alongside technique. Confirm the premises, registration and insurance requirements that apply to your proposed work and location.
Flexible learning and support: Organise the recorded lessons and assignments around your schedule. Contact the Skinart team with questions about the training or your next learning step.
Plan your practice equipment: Kits are optional and supplied only in South Africa and New Zealand. Check the selected offer; in other countries, arrange the required equipment through your own supplier.

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

About Our Online Courses

Study online from your location through recorded course lessons. Choose your country’s course page for the current training details, prices and enrolment options.

Equipment is supplied only in South Africa and New Zealand. Availability and inclusion depend on your selected course and equipment option. In other regions, arrange equipment through your own supplier.

Begin the lessons included in your selected course and payment option, and arrange the required equipment before starting practical exercises.

Please note, our design lessons require a PC, specifically a Windows-operated one, for the software we provide. If you’re on a different platform, you’ll need to use compatible art software.

Use the lessons, assignments and regular practice to develop your skills. Review the selected course syllabus and completion requirements before enrolling.

Essentials

Use a reliable internet connection to access the recorded lessons. Check the course’s equipment and supplies information before starting the practical assignments.

Assignment-Based Training for Practical Learning

Our online courses connect explanation with assigned work and practice. Follow the course instructions, keep your attempts and identify the questions you want to discuss with the team.

Hands-On Projects & Work Studies

Check the assignments in your selected course and complete them in the recommended order. Keep a short record of what you tried, what improved and what needs further work.

Learn Through Doing

Use each assignment to check your understanding and identify the next practice task. When something is unclear, ask a specific question with the relevant lesson or example of your work.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

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

BBP learning covers exposure risks and prevention, personal protective equipment, sharps, waste and incident-response topics. Keep course completion separate from the workplace-specific instructions and requirements that apply to your role.

After Course Assistance

Once your course is complete, our dedication to your learning and development remains. You’re never alone on your educational journey. We’re available through Message Skinart to provide continual support and guidance. Whether you’re in need of technical assistance, have questions about a particular topic, or just want to explore new concepts, we’re a message or call away. Embark on this exciting learning adventure with us and let’s continue to grow and succeed together.

CHECK OUT THE WORK OF SOME OF OUR STUDENTS

We have trained over 500 Tattoo Artists in the last 20 Years

Build your learning around design, equipment, technique and regular practice. Beginners can work through the foundations; experienced artists can review specific skills and ask focused questions. Complete the required assignments and assessment, and allow the time your learning needs. Online training does not compress an apprenticeship into a fixed number of days.