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How do I start a piercing apprenticeship?
Once you have found a mentor, you can begin fulfilling all the requirements of a body piercing apprenticeship. These requirements vary depending on the studio and the piercer, but the APP recommends a minimum of: 1,200 hours working under a mentor, observing piercings, filling out paperwork and sanitizing tools.
Do you make money as a piercing apprentice?
In most cases, they are paid either a percentage of the overall cost of each piercing or a flat amount for each piercing. So, if no one comes in they don’t get paid. Also, they may only get a portion of the piercing fee and nothing from jewelry sales.
How long do piercing apprenticeships last?
How long does it take to become a piercer? Anywhere from 6 months to several years. The longest part of the process is doing your body piercing apprenticeship. Each state has their own guidelines, but you’ll usually have to complete around 1500 hours of apprenticeship time before you can apply for your license.
Are apprentice piercings safe?
Every piercing apprentice has the right: To a clean, safe work environment, with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided at no cost to them. To appropriate bloodborne pathogens training, paid for by the shop they are training at.
What qualifications do I need to be a body piercer?
Getting In
- You do not need formal qualifications.
- It can be difficult to find suitable training with a registered body piercer.
- You must learn about health and safety issues such as sterilisation, cross-contamination or the risk to circulatory and nervous systems.
How do I ask for a piercing apprenticeship?
A letter to all would-be body piercing apprentices…
- I need to have a place for you to work.
- I need to know that you are really motivated to be a great body piercer.
- Getting an apprenticeship is a popularity contest.
- My shop is not the stepping stone to a tattoo career.
Why should I not do an apprenticeship?
1. You could limit your options. One danger of taking on an apprenticeship position is that you could end up limiting your future prospects by pigeon-holing yourself into one industry… (Although, in fairness, you could still do this by choosing specialised college courses, so this is a danger across the board).
Do body piercers make good money?
Body Piercers in America make an average salary of $63,283 per year or $30 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $148,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $27,000 per year.
Is it hard to find a piercing apprenticeship?
Finding a piercing apprenticeship can be just as difficult as finding one with a tattoo artist, but the requirements are a little different. You’re not going to be expected to have the same artistic talent, so you won’t need a portfolio. You do, however, still need to attract the attention of your potential mentor.
Does an apprenticeship guarantee a job?
The majority of people do stay with the same employer, and while there’s no guarantee you’ll be kept on, apprentices often go on to work their way up the corporate ladder with further training and promotions.
Can you make a living as a piercer?
Average Salary for a Body Piercer Body Piercers in America make an average salary of $63,283 per year or $30 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $148,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $27,000 per year.
Can an apprentice become permanent?
Apprentices are trained during their apprenticeship program to immediately get into the role of employees as they are formally trained on the job and certified for a particular industry. Internships could be unpaid, while apprenticeships are paid and often lead to a permanent job.
Complete an apprenticeship These requirements vary depending on the studio and the piercer, but the APP recommends a minimum of: 1,200 hours working under a mentor, observing piercings, filling out paperwork and sanitizing tools. The mentor documents and signs every day’s apprenticeship hours.
How do I become a body piercer UK?
The British School of Body Piercing runs a training course, and the British Body Piercing Association offers membership to people who have passed this course. Alternatively, it might be possible to complete an apprenticeship, obtaining training and guidance from an experienced registered Body Piercer.
How long does it take to become a piercer?
Training as a piercer can last anywhere from 6 months to a couple of years depending on your mentor’s teaching style and how facts you learn. Even after that though, it’s always important that you continue ‘forever learning’ as a piercer and continue to adapt, listen and move forward throughout your career.
Is it hard to get a piercing apprenticeship?
How do I get a piercing apprenticeship UK?
In order to secure an piercing apprenticeship, you must first find a piercing studio that is qualified to give you the valuable education that you need. The best way to do this is to find your local APP or UKAPP member studio.
Is body piercing a good career?
Body Piercing can be a career that rewarding, exciting, enjoyable and allow a level of freedom that a lot of more traditional professions can not offer.
How much do body piercers make UK?
Once established and full time (5 days a week or more) your weekly income on a self-employed basis could be between £350-£600 a week. This potentially could rise depending on a really busy work week. A part time Piercer could earn between £250-£350 (3 days full work).
How much does a Body Piercer make UK?
Is Body Piercing a good career?
Is becoming a piercer hard?
Making the move to become a professional piercer is a serious decision. There’s a lot of work and training involved, and it’s important to understand how choosing this profession can impact your personal life and finances.
What is a body piercing apprenticeship?
Body piercers learn in a variety of different manners, but none is as tried and true as a body piercing apprenticeship under the mentorship of an experienced piercer.
How many piercings does it take to train a piercing apprentice?
The main focus is to get the apprenticeship comfortable with equipment, techniques and the act of piercing and evaluate their strengths and where they need work. Usually, it’s about 10 piercings but it really depends on the persons, with some it takes 8 and others it takes 20.
Who is the teacher of the body piercing course?
Our course is taught by Sunny Singh who has been in the body piercing industry for over 15years, having taught piercings to 1000’s of successful body piercers and body piercing studios, has key skills and experience in performing and teaching all body piercings,
How can I volunteer to be an apprentice piercer?
Volunteers for apprentice piercings should be informed by the mentor that they are being pierced by an apprentice piercer, and that the mentor will be present to monitor safety and assist should occasion require. Mentors should take the role of coach or teacher, allowing the apprentice to demonstrate competency.