How do I train to be a piercer?
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How do I train to be a piercer?
You’ll need an apprenticeship to become a body piercer, as well as a series of injections against diseases that can be harmful. You will also very likely need to register with your local health authority as a professional body piercer. You must be over 18 too.
What qualifications do you need to do piercings?
You do not need formal qualifications. The most common way in is by doing a traineeship lasting from one to three years. It can be difficult to find suitable training with a registered body piercer.
How do I start a piercing career?
How to become a body piercer
- Research the industry. Learn as much as you can about body piercing to make sure you are comfortable performing this service and prepared to begin training.
- Meet basic requirements.
- Find a mentor.
- Pass health and safety training.
- Complete an apprenticeship.
- Get a license.
- Find a job.
How much is a piercing course?
The full course fee is £550.00 of which a £50.00 deposit is required to ensure your place on our course. The remainder of the balance of £500.00 can be paid any time up until the first day of your course.
Do piercers make good money?
Body Piercers in America make an average salary of $59,850 per year or $29 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $137,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $25,000 per year.
How long does it take to become a piercer?
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.
How much do 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).
Do you need a qualification to pierce ears?
What qualifications do you need to become a professional ear piercer? You do not need any kind of qualifications – however, you should have completed an apprenticeship with a reputable piercer and taken bloodborne pathogen prevention courses, alongside First Aid courses.
Do you get paid as a piercing apprentice?
In most cases, piercers income is completely based on how many piercings they do. It is extremely rare that a piercer has a base salary. 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.
Do body piercers make good money?
Do piercers get health insurance?
Thirty-four percent of body-piercer jobs receive medical benefits, 28 percent receive dental coverage and 22 percent are included in a corporate vision plan.
Do piercing apprentices get paid?
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.