Tattoo Course
Two-week intensive tattoo training including Tattoo Infection Control Level 2 (VTQ) Qualification for only £2,000.
Course Content
Two week Tattoo course including Tattoo Infection Control Level 2 (VTQ) Qualification.
- Certificate of completion – In compliance with most councils, governments and insurance companies worldwide.
- Tattoo Infection Control Level 2 (VTQ) – 1-year nationally recognised certificate
- Video access for 8 months
- CPD time credit conformation
- Manual and other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
Course Breakdown
Week 1 – Foundations
- Tattoo hygiene
- Types of tattoo machines
- Needles, tubes and tips
- Skin preparation
- The tattoo procedure
- Consent forms and aftercare
- Infections, causes and spreading
- Licensing and registration
- Health and safety
- Control of substances hazardous to health
- Bio hazardous waste
- Cross contamination
- Decontamination
- Sterilisation
- Theory Exam
- Level 2 VTQ
Week 2 – Practical Skills
- Drawing tasks
- Creating a tattoo design
- Allocating the design to the desired area of the body
- Stencil prep on fake skin
- Sterilization of the tattoo area
- Tattooing fake skin
- Proper machine set up
- Lining and shading techniques
- Inks and pigments
- Solutions, creams and supplies
- Preparing a live model for tattooing
- Practical test – tattooing a live model (friend or relative)
Requirements
- All students must be over the age of 18.
- Your tattoo model must also be over 18, with proof of ID.
- A disclaimer must be filled prior to tattooing.