Slack Alice's Piercing Academy
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Piercing Courses 


The UK's First Accredited Body Piercing, Dermal Piercing & Genital Piercing Course. We set the very first standard for other courses to follow. 
Click "Here" to view our Membership and other Accredited Courses we offer.


*We are the only course in the UK that teaches with internally threaded jewellery for every piercing. Our training is the only one of its kind in the UK, you will not be able to learn this method of piercing on another course, As time goes on, other courses will also follow in our stride as we set the highest standards of training courses. *PLEASE SEE BELOW A LIST OF THE COURSE CONTENT.

As CPD Certified Training Providers our standards are extremely high and we have gone through vigorous assessments of our course structure and material. Which has been independently certified from third parties, to make sure we meet continued professional development teaching standards. Each training student will have a lifetime support from us as our commitment to you.

This is a recognised training course and will help you obtain treatment risk liability insurance. It is a requirement from insurance providers that you have attended an accredited course. By us having the Accreditation in place, this will safe guard you in the future in the event of a claim being made against yourself. 


                
  
Courses have a duration of 3 1/2  – 4 days dependent upon the course(s) you choose. You will be taught in a large gorgeous studio that transforms and adapts to the varying course requirements. A variety of teaching aids are available, including Dummy Models and real time experience of Body Piercing and client care, as well as valuable practice on ‘Live’ models. You will receive daily handouts that encompass and form the entire syllabus, all to be stored in a smart folder that you get to keep for future reference. When you attend our Course you will receive a Complementary CPD Blood Borne Pathogens Course.

PPE has always been provided and is a must in any studio prior to COVID - 19.  There are no extra charges for PPE used on the course and an unlimited supply will be provided to students through out their stay with us and use of hospital grade cleaning products and sanitisers are readily available. Medical face masks will be provided and worn for practical days, they are type 2 fluid resistant masks, which offer the best the best protection in close contact.

The Piercing Course days are Tuesday - Friday, we will start at 10:00hrs and finish at 18:30hrs (Finishing the body piercing course at lunchtime on Friday at 13:30hrs). We will aim to have lunch at 13:00hrs each day. If you are attending the Dermal Piercing Course, we will contiue this after lunch on Friday until 18:30hrs.

As a bonus you will be taught Business Start Up as well as Advertising. There will also be useful tips and tricks on how to maximise your sales with your clients and offer amazing jewellery.

With our recommend suppliers you will receive great discounts/start-up credit that is only available with S•A•P•A - Piercing Academy. These discounts will remain in place for your entire Piercing Career.
(Discounts can also be extended on to your colleagues in the Tattoo industry, to save money on their tattoo supplies)

Refreshments (Water, Tea and Coffee) will be available at all times during the course.

On successful completion of the course(s) you will receive a Certificate: Official and Wax sealed. This will allow you to start your career as a Professional Body Piercer. Going into a studio or starting up solo, the Certificate is a qualification that will help you get that all important ‘License to Pierce’ from your local E. H. A. * The Piercing course qualification is not a guarantee that you will obtain a license, it is dependant on your area and down to the Enviromental Heath Officer. We work to the exact same guidelines that they will be working from and that will give you the best start.

With everything provided on the course, including writing paper and pens, all you’ve got to bring is… Yourself! We very much look forward to meeting you!

Love… S•A•P•A x

S•A•P•A - Piercing Academy
CPD Accredited Body Piercing Course
CPD Accredited Dermal Piercing Course
CPD Accredited Genital Piercing Course
CPD Accreditied Blood Borne Pathogens Course

CPD Certified Training Providers 

Body Piercing Course Content

  • Accredited CPD Body Piercing Course
  • All Piercings Above the Waist are Covered (which are legally allowed)
  • Personal Reference Guide (117 Page Folder Covering all Aspects of Piercing and Above the Waist Piercings and how to Perform them)
  • INTERNALLY THREADED JEWELLERY ONLY COURSE
  • THREADLESS JEWELLERY COVERED
  • Realistic advice from a Piercer who has 16 Years of Experience, and how to show you into a World of modern piercing trends. *Please click "Here* to view and follow our social Media Pages to see the High Grade of work we will teach and what you will be able to offer. We value what we teach and before booking a course we suggest you research the piercer who is training you.
  • Health and Safety 
  • Introduction to Body Piercing & History
  • Hygiene, Cross Contamination & Prevention
  • Accredited CPD Blood Borne Pathogens Course
  • Licenses, Laws & Insurances
  • Piercing Consent. Explanation.
  • Piercing Types/Jewellery & Safe Metals
  • Sterilisation – Ultrasonic and Autoclave 
  • Aeseptic Training 
  • Piercing area and studio cleaning and explanation of the best disinfectants available, through surface and air disinfectants. NEW COVID - 19 Advanced Chemicals Explained & Used by the Students on the Practical Day
  • Handling of Tools/Needles/Jewellery & Sizing
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Suitable Anatomy types and unsuitable types
  • How to use Internally Threaded Jewellery/Threadless and Insertion Pins
  • Ear Curation and placement of Premium Grade Cluster/Attachment Jewellery
  • Aftercare – Problems & Remedies
  • Fainting and Recovery of the Client
  • Science Behind The Piercing & How to maximise a Life Long Piercing
  • Marking Up Piercing Positions
  • Preparing & Breaking Down Your Piercing Station
  • Practice Piercing Moulds
  • Live Clients for You to Pierce Under Guidance from Start to Finish
  • Hands on Practical Training 
  • Advance Piercing Techniques Exclusive to S•A•P•A
  • Reference Guide on Above the Waist Piercings and how to Perform them
  • Live Piercing Environment
  • Problematic Piercings Covered and Potential Risks During a Piercing and How to Resolve them
  • Customer/Client Relations
  • Confidence Building
  • Price Lists 
  • Jewellery Prices and Stock Advice 
  • Exclusive SAPA Reference Guide to the BEST Jewellery Sizes to Use for Each Initial Piercing.
  • Piercing Ages 
  • Consent Forms for Students
  • Parental Consent Forms for Students
  • After Care Forms for Students 
  • Business Start-up advice to make You Successful 
  • How to obtain free business advertising and rank higher on Google searches (SEO)
  • Solo Business advice for renting a chair/room and commission basis studios
  • Recommended Online Appointment Booking System and Deposit System for Studios
  • Advice on obtaining a Piercing License and what to expect from the E.H.A
  • Business Aftercare Advice Offered 
  • Advice on Suppliers with Lifetime Discounts and Contact Details
  • In Depth Ordering List on Supplies to Order
  • Advice on the best Insurance provider to use, who can offer insurance to newly trained students from day one of obtaining their piercing license
  • Medical Waste Disposal advice
  • Further Reading
  • Public Health England - Tattoo and Piercing Guidance 2013.
  • Qualification Certificate
  • Membership to S•A•P•A Post Course Advice & Help. This is a Lifetime Access for ALL Students. 


          
     
      ​  Proudly partnering with Partners&, our award-winning risk management adviser providing us with expert insurance advice.

Dermal Piercing Course Content

  • Accredited CPD Dermal Piercing Course
  • Health & Safety
  • Accredited CPD Blood Borne Pathogens Course
  • Reference Literature
  • Tools and Dermal Explanation
  • Dermal Anchors and Skin Divers, both implants explained 
  • Implantation for both Dermals Simulated Practical Only (Exclusive Techniques Created by S•A•P•A) 
  • Aftercare/Advice
  • Aftercare Forms for Dermals 
  • Problems/Remedies (Exclusive Problem Remedies to SAPA)
  • Advice on Suppliers with Lifetime Discounts and Contact Details
  • Price List for Dermals
  • Qualification Certificate
  • Membership to S•A•P•A Post Course Advice & Help