Frequently Asked Questions

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Most Frequently Asked Questions

All international students will be entitled to a free pick up and drop off from any London airport (Please note this applies to students who are taking our TATTOO COURSES ONLY)
Gatwick Airport
Southend Airport
Stansted Airport
London City Airport
If you would like to arrange for this service you will need to select this option when filling out the booking form. Our student administrator will then contact you regarding details of your flight and times in order for your transfer to be arranged. (Please note this applies to students who are taking our TATTOO COURSES ONLY)
You will initially receive a processing of payment email when you book. This is confirmation of your place being reserved on the course for that date. You will also receive a confirmation email 3 days before the course start date which includes the student registration form.

Yes, once you have completed a two-week intensive tattoo/health and safety course. We will assess your skills after the two weeks to see if you are at the required standard acceptable by the Academy. If not, we will provide further tuition to reach a professional standard of tattooing free of charge. The Theory Test has to be taken at the end of the ten-day course. You will need to pass this to receive your certificate.

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Our certificate is recognized across the UK and Europe. For more than 30 years, we’ve been leading the way in the tattoo and piercing industry. We were the first to introduce a structured course in tattooing and piercing, providing an alternative to the traditional, lengthy apprenticeships. Our training programs are acknowledged by various European countries, and we’ve welcomed students from regions including Latvia, Spain, Barcelona, Lithuania, and beyond. These students have successfully established their own businesses in their home countries after completing our courses.

We advise prospective students to consult with their local authorities regarding the requirements for starting a tattoo and piercing business. Typically, most governments expect individuals to have undergone formal training, which our academy offers.
Yes of course! For drinks, some fresh air, cigarette etc.
Class starts at 10 am, fininsh at 5.00 pm. Our courses can sometimes finish earlier than expected in cases where there are not many questions by the class or back and forths. If this is the case, the student has the option to leave earlier or hang back and ask questions or have a 121 with the instructor.
You can open your own tattoo studio. You will need to abide by UK tattooing laws and regulations and contact your local borough council who will then advise and guide you. We have helped most of our students to open their own tattoo studio after the course. We can help to design the studio layout, order the appropriate equipment and stock list e.g. inks, needles, chairs, and furnishings. Even pop down on the big day to support them. Each council in the UK and country within the UK has their own set of requirements that you will need to adhere to. The certificate only forms part of their application as they may request proof of training as part of the licensing process, which our certificate confirms. Councils frequently reach out to us to verify whether a student has completed a course with us, and we readily provide this confirmation.

We help to design the studio layout, order the appropriate equipment and stock list e.g. inks, needles, chairs and furnishings. As well as any further assistance that you require from us.

No, we have all of the equipment available to use throughout the duration of the course.

Yes, we are always available to assist you with providing any information / guidance you may require.

Yes, we have taken on a number of apprentices after completing our ten day course at one of our licensed tattoo studios.

The only other cost is hotel accommodation which you will need to arrange.

Between £40 – £180 per hour.

You need to complete our online booking form and pay £300 deposit, using your debit or credit card.

9:45am and class ends at 5:00pm

The remaining balance is due 3 days before the start date of the course. Please use the link below to make payment;
https://ukofficialtattooacademy.co.uk/product/balance/

After clicking the amount please click ‘Pay Balance’ this should now be added to your cart. Please click on the cart and click ‘Checkout’. This would now have brought you to the checkout page. Please fill in your details and enter the address registered to the card. Please enter your original order number on the notes section. When you have completed the payment you will receive an email confirmation.

If you wish to take one of our courses, you firstly need to put down a deposit via the Booking Form. The final payment is collected 3 days before the actual course begins.

Unfortunately we cannot assist with invitation letters, you will need to apply for a holiday visa.

All deposits and fees paid in full are non refundable however due to Covid19 impact you are able to reschedule your course date to a later date convenient for you subject to availability without incurring any charge.