Our Mission
TAPC is commited to providing the best education, producing the best graduates, and elevating the standards of the industry, by providing up-to-date knowledge in technologies and techniques in the field of permanent cosmetics, body art, and piercing.
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If you’re ready to start a career as a licensed body piercer in Tennessee, our comprehensive apprenticeship program provides everything you need. Enjoy learning in a spotless, high-end environment where professionalism is at the heart of everything we do.
What Will You Learn?
Health, Safety & Hygiene
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Universal and Standard Precautions
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Proper handwashing and glove use
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization (autoclave use, spore testing) Safe handling and disposal of sharps and biohazard waste First aid and emergency procedures
Legal & Ethical Considerations
- Local and state laws & regulations (age restrictions, consent, record-keeping)
- Professional ethics and standards
- Client consent forms and documentation (age restrictions)
Anatomy
- Skin layers and wound healing
- Tissue types suitable for piercing, piercing rejection areas
- Nerve pathways
- Infection signs vs. normal healing
- Anatomy for specific piercings
Tools, Jewelry & Equipment
- Types of piercing needles
- Sterile field and tool handling
- Jewelry materials (titanium, surgical steel, bioplast, )
- Jewelry sizing and gauge measurement
- Usage of receiving tubes, and clamps
- Sterile packaging and jewelry insertion
Piercing Techniques
- Marking and placement precision
- Skin preparation (antiseptics, shaving if needed)
- Needle insertion technique for each piercing type
- Jewelry insertion and securing
- Troubleshooting common piercing issues (angle problems, migration, swelling)
Client Care
- Consultation and education
- Aftercare instructions (verbal and written)
- Managing allergic reactions, infections, or complications
- Removing or downsizing jewelry properly
- Re-piercing protocols
Portfolio & Professionalism
- Photographing healed piercings
- Building a professional portfolio
- Branding and marketing
- Social media best practices for piercers
- Continuing education & industry events
Apprentices will also have the opportunity to work on artificial and live models.
Cost – $12,500
Add all three programs for $19,999 and get both your Tattoo and Piercing License!