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Certificate of Body Piercing

Do you have a passion for piercing? The Certificate of Body Piercing is a comprehensive introductory program designed to equip you with the theory and knowledge to thrive in the body piercing industry. Whether you want to complement your existing beauty services, an aspiring body piercer or a tattoo artist looking to expand your skill set, this course provides a solid foundation for your journey.
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Study Hours
30 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Do you have a passion for piercing? The Certificate of Body Piercing is a comprehensive introductory program designed to equip you with the theory and knowledge to thrive in the body piercing industry. Whether you want to complement your existing beauty services, an aspiring body piercer or a tattoo artist looking to expand your skill set, this course provides a solid foundation for your journey.

From the history of piercing and career opportunities to advanced safety practices, this course has you covered. In this online introductory body piercing course, you will explore the various types of piercings, including ear, facial, body, surface and intimate piercings. You’ll discover the key tools and equipment used in piercing, including needles, clamps, and autoclaves, and gain a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

Learn about infection risks, proper cleaning and sterilisation techniques, and how to manage complications if they arise. You’ll also explore legal and ethical considerations, Australian health and safety standards, and how to conduct client consultations. You’ll also learn about the different types of jewellery and the best aftercare practices.

On completion of this course, you will feel confident to pursue a career as a body piercing professional with the theory and knowledge required to secure an entry-level role in body piercing.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Certificate of Body Piercing

Unit 1 – Introduction to Body Piercing

  • History of body piercing
  • Career prospects and pathways

Unit 2 – Different Types of Body Piercings

  • Ear piercings (Eg. Industrial, Rook, Daith, Tragus, Lobe, Conch, Helix)
  • Facial and oral piercings (Eg. Nose, Eyebrow, Cheek, Lips, Frenulum, Tongue, Smiley and more)
  • Body and surface/dermal piercings (Eg. Eyebrow, Bridge, Navel, Collarbone and more)
  • Intimate piercings (Eg. Nipples, Genitals)

Unit 3 – Anatomy and Physiology

  • Basic understanding of human anatomy
  • Importance of anatomy
  • The skin
  • The vascular system
  • The nervous system
  • Muscular and skeletal systems
  • Individual anatomical variations
  • Importance of sterilisation and hygiene
  • Piercing types and their anatomical variations
  • Common contraindications of body piercing

Unit 4 – Piercing Tools and Equipment

  • Piercing needles
  • Cannula needles
  • How to size jewellery and common sizes
  • Piercing clamps
  • Receiving tubes
  • Dermal punches
  • Jewellery insertion tapers
  • Autoclaves
  • Skin markers
  • Aftercare products
  • Gloves and protective wear

Unit 5 – Health, Safety and Infection Control

  • Infection control
  • Importance in body piercing
  • Pathogens and risk of transmission
  • Microorganisms
  • Routes of infection
  • Skin healing processes
  • Identifying high-risk piercings
  • Workplace hygiene practices
  • Risk minimisation
  • Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising
  • Hand washing
  • Types of disinfectants and their uses
  • Sterilisation equipment and techniques
  • Piercing procedures
  • How to organise a disposable set-up for piercing
  • Recognising, treating and preventing infection
  • Basic first aid related to piercing complications
  • Managing complications and emergencies
  • What you might include in a first-aid kit
  • Basic aftercare and customer education

Unit 6 – Legal and Ethical Considerations

  • Australian health and safety standards
  • Compliance and state-specific legislation
  • Legal requirements
  • Conducting client consultations and maintaining client communication
  • Ethical considerations

Unit 7 – Jewellery

  • Types of jewellery
  • Expansion on each type (studs, barbells, rings, plugs, dermals, screws, pins, retainers)
  • Materials used in jewellery for piercings
  • Best materials for fresh piercings
  • Jewellery sizes (gauge, length, diameter)
  • Selecting jewellery for different piercings
  • Metal allergies
  • Cultural piercings

Unit 8 – Aftercare

  • Importance of piercing aftercare
  • Cleaning frequency
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Recommended products for cleaning
  • How to make saline solution
  • Daily care
  • Signs of infection
  • Piercing bumps and keloids
  • When to do sea salt soaks
  • When to seek medical attention
  • Long term aftercare
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Estimated Duration
30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Printed Materials – Free to Print

Course materials for this program are available to print at no extra cost.

Career Outcomes
  • Body Piercer
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Certificate of Body Piercing
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