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Piercing Courses in Glasgow, Scotland

Learn to Pierce - 2 day Course

Established since 1990, the UK Official Tattoo Academy is the largest piercing academy in UK with over 7 locations throughout the UK.

  • Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LD
  • 0330 229 0533
  • CPD Accredited Recognised Course
  • Includes Health and Safety Modules
  • Certificate when you Pass
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Currently £749. Was £999.

For a limited time only, we have reduced our course fees from £999 to £749. Our courses are recognised thoroughout the UK and Europe.

Course Information

Our Piercing Courses in Glasgow consists of comprehensive theory and practical modules, carefully planned to give you all of the knowledge you require to set up as a professional piercer.

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Piercing Courses in Glasgow - Overview

Fast-track your journey into becoming a professional body piercer. Our piercing course in Glasgow at The UK Official Tattoo Academy offers comprehensive piercing training in Scotland designed to build a solid foundation for aspiring piercers. This intensive course is perfect for those with a genuine passion for body piercing, a desire to learn, and those who want to start up their own business.

Why Choose Our Piercing Training in Glasgow?

Our piercing training in Glasgow is delivered by experienced instructors with extensive expertise in the body piercing industry. Combining in-depth theory with practical, hands-on experience, our course ensures you’re ready to work as a piercer. Our instructors bring a clinical approach, covering vital topics like health and safety, skin integrity, and Infection Prevention and Control Level 2, making our piercing course in Scotland Unique.

  • Practise on live models, not fake skins or dummies – We provide the models.
  • Learn from industry professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills.
  • Build the skills and confidence to thrive in the body piercing industry.
  • Lifetime Support. Re-training is completely free of charge at any location.

Glasgow Piercing Course Modules

Our piercing training in Glasgow covers a thorough curriculum to equip you with the skills needed for a successful piercing career. The course includes:

  • Infection Prevention and Control Level 2: CPD Accredited.
  • Licensing: Understand legal requirements for piercing in Scotland.
  • Health and Safety Legislation: Comply with industry standards.
  • Risk Assessments: Identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Hygiene/Cleanliness: Studio hygiene protocols.
  • Cross-Contamination: Learn causes and prevention methods.
  • Needle and Jewellery Sizes: Choose the right tools for each piercing.
  • Piercing Station Setup: Efficiently set up and break down your workspace.
  • Needle Choices: Understand needle types and their applications.
  • Piercing Placement: Perfect the art of precise piercing placement.
  • Consent Procedures: Manage client consent forms and explain common medical conditions.
  • Client Comfort: Techniques to make clients feel at ease.
  • Confidence Building: Develop the skills to pierce with assurance.
  • Client Dignity: Maintain respect and professionalism.
  • Couchside Manner: Build rapport with clients during procedures.
  • Troubleshooting: Address common piercing challenges.

Piercings Covered in Our Glasgow Course

Our piercing course in Glasgow provides hands-on training for a wide range of piercings, ensuring you’re versatile and ready for your client requests:

  • Ear Piercings: Lobe, Helix, Tragus, Anti-Tragus, Conch, Daith, Snug, Rook, Industrial
  • Facial Piercings: Eyebrow, Nostril, Bridge, Septum, Labret, Medusa, Madonna, Monroe, Snakebite, Spider Bite, Smiley
  • Body Piercings: Male and Female Nipple, Navel (Belly Button)
  • Oral Piercings: Tongue

Join Our Piercing Training in Glasgow Today

Take the first step towards a successful career in body piercing with our piercing course in Glasgow. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to hone your skills, our course at The UK Official Tattoo Academy equips you with the expertise to succeed. Open to anyone 18+ with a passion for piercing, our course offers the perfect blend of theory and practice. Enrol now and start your journey to becoming a skilled body piercer in Scotland!

Scotland Course Dates

Special offer on our Piercing Courses: £749,  original price £999 
offer ends 31st July 2025

2025 DATES

About Us

The UK Official Tattoo Academy is the longest running academy in the United Kingdom, with hundreds of UK and Overseas students attending our course’s all year round.

We are the UK’s and Europe’s most popular training establishment training the next generation of piercers since 1990.

Our courses are perfect for complete beginners with no knowledge and also for an experienced piercer wanting to obtain certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

UK Official Tattoo Academy initially started in London, England – United Kingdom in 1990. We are now proud to say that we are officialy the number 1 academy in UK & Europe. Our certification is recognised troughout Europe. You can find a full list of countries in the full FAQ section. Following on from our success in the UK, we then ventured out into Scotland, Glasgow and Amsterdam. Instead of renaming our international ventures, we decided to keep the original name throughout.

Our certificate is recognised in all countries within Europe:
Albania Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom (UK), Vatican City (Holy See)

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