BECOME A PROFESSIONAL BODY PIERCER
Here at Pinz & Needlez Piercing Academy in Chichester we provide the highest standard of training, so that you can become a competent, certified and professional body piercer. We cater to beginners and professionals across the nation, including in Manchester, London, Liverpool and Newcastle. Find out more about the course structure below and get in touch if you have any queries
This course is CPD Accredited
THREE DAY TRAINING COURSE TO BECOME A QUALIFIED PIERCER
Within our 3 day training course on body piercing, we will cover everything you need to know, from starting up your own piercing business through to providing piercing services and running your own piercing studio.
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At Pinz & Needlez Piercing Academy, we believe that piercing is a medical procedure, even though the incision may be small, the skin is still being penetrated and therefore the highest standards of hygiene and aftercare is still required. We believe in training piercers who will offer support and aftercare until the piercing is completely healed.
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After completing our 3-day course, we will assess your competency as a piercer and issue your certificate. If we feel that further training is required, you will be asked to come back to complete a one day 'top-up' course with live model piercings. Once this has been completed you will then receive your certification.

COURSE CONTENT FOR TRAINEE PIERCERS
DAY ONE
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On day one, we will be covering, in thorough detail, everything you need to know to set up a piercing business from scratch. This will include the necessary contacts and checklists of everything you need to know to help your new venture succeed. We will cover everything from social media, to accounts and stock.
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Day one of the course will also involve health and safety training within the piercing industry and we will also cover the differences between infection, irritation, Keyloids and irritation bumps.
COURSE CONTENT FOR TRAINEE PIERCERS
DAY TWO
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On day two of the piercer's course, you will be undertaking live model piercing and you will be required to carry out (under supervision) one or two piercings above the waist on the body.
If we visit your salon or studio to undertake training, you will be required to source live models, but we will provide all the equipment needed. During the course, each piercing you are required to carry out will be charged at £6 and this goes directly to the academy to cover the costs of the piercing materials.
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If you come to our studio in Chichester to complete the course, we will provide the live models for you. Please note that day two of the course can be very intense. The training is designed to push you into the deep end, and the reason we do this is because we believe pushing you to your limits will allow you to be the best piercer you can be. Here at Pinz & Needlez Piercing Academy we have helped to train some of the best piercers in the industry with our unique style of training, and many of our previous students have thoroughly enjoyed our training experience. The way we train also enables you to experience what it will be like on a busy day in your own salon.


COURSE CONTENT FOR TRAINEE PIERCERS
DAY THREE
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On day three of the course, we will go through each individual area of the body that can be pierced and what jewellery length, style and size is appropriate. We will cover what needle size and colour you should use and what tools you will need in order to carry out the piercing.
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During day 3 we will also get your trolley or work station set-up and we cover: Contraindications, Aftercare, Age Restrictions, ID and Forms. We will also cover a range of other topics that will help enable you to be confident in setting up your business from start to finish and to feel completely confident with your piercing abilities.
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Once you have completed your training you will then be expected to send pictures of the piercings you have done for the next 6-12 months, to create a portfolio of work. I will be in touch every month to check-in and discuss how you are getting on in your new role. This gives you an opportunity to discuss any issues that have arisen since training and also allows us to provide help and advice about how you are running your studio. Once you have completed the 6-12 months satisfactorily, you will then be signed off as a competent piercer and will have lifelong access to our support network going forward.
PLEASE NOTE
Please note that you will get your certification after the three day course, providing that we feel you are a competent piercer. This certification will allow you to get insured immediately with our recommended insurance company, who are aware of my high standards of training and track record. This will allow you to be insured from day one. It will give you the confidence of knowing you have been trained by a qualified, experienced trainer and allows you to understand you have somebody on your side during your new venture.
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I offer support in person. If you feel that you need someone with you in your new piercing studio during your first or second day of trading, please just reach out. There is no charge for this service and is part of my overall training package.
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At Pinz & Needlez Piercing Academy, we go above and beyond to make sure your new venture is as relaxing and stress free as possible. Within our own piercing studio, we are down to earth and relaxed and we cater to all styles of learning abilities. We are able to offer one-to-one courses and the maximum number of students on a course at any one time, is 2 students. We believe this gives you the best learning environment.

I did my one day nose piercing course from Pinz and Needlez. I had great experience with Michelle. She is a professional trainer and a lovely lady.
Sadia Mohsin
Become a body piercer and book a place on our piercing course now.
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