Punkture Academy – Newcastle Accredited Body Piercing Course

Our fully accredited Body Piercing Course in Newcastle is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to begin a successful career as a professional body piercer. With hands‑on training, expert guidance, and real studio experience, this course provides everything you need to start your journey in the piercing industry.

Day 1 – Foundation Training & Core Skills

Your first day focuses on essential knowledge, safety standards, and practical preparation. You will learn:

• How to apply for your piercing licence and understand environmental health requirements

• Jewellery materials and sizing for safe and professional piercings

• Anatomy‑based piercing placement to ensure correct positioning

• Sterile studio conditions and infection‑control procedures

• Health and Safety protocols every piercer must follow

• Consultation forms and client communication

• Aftercare guidance, both verbal and written

• Practical training on synthetic body parts

• Autoclave operation and sterilisation techniques

• Traceability and record‑keeping standards

• Ongoing support after course completion

• Common piercing issues and how to manage them

• Regulations, age limits, and legal requirements

• Certificate of completion

• Correct piercing methods and best practices

• Business planning for starting your own piercing service

• UK‑based providers for insurance, autoclave rental, and professional supplies

• Risk assessments and safety planning

• Basic First Aid

• Professional record keeping

• How to attract clients and grow your business

• Waste disposal regulations and safe waste‑management procedures

• Workshop activities, including needle positioning, jewellery fitting, and step‑by‑step piercing practice on synthetic models

Piercings Covered in This Course

You will learn how to safely and professionally perform:

• Lobe piercings (including seconds and thirds)

• Helix, Flat, Conch, Daith, Tragus

• Nose and Septum

• Lip and Tongue

• Industrial

• Nipple

• Navel (belly button)

• Smiley

• Skin Divers

Day 2 – Live Studio Experience

On your second day, you will work inside our professional piercing studio, gaining real‑world experience. You will:

• Meet and greet volunteers

• Carry out client consultations

• Select the correct jewellery, tools, and clamps

• Set up your workstation to professional standards

• Perform piercings on volunteers throughout the day under expert supervision

This hands‑on experience is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for real client work.