UK School of Piercing

Online Silver Ear Piercing Certification – Fully Online with Video Assessment

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About Course

The Online Silver Ear Piercing Certification is a comprehensive, fully online training programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence and professional standards required to begin your career in ear piercing safely and legally.

This course has been carefully structured to deliver both theoretical knowledge and practical skill development through guided learning and video assessment. You will gain a clear understanding of UK legislation, health and safety regulations, infection control, studio setup, sterilisation procedures and correct piercing techniques — all tailored specifically to ear piercing.

Throughout the course, you will learn:

• UK piercing laws and age of consent requirements
• Studio setup and hygiene standards
• Autoclave use and sterilisation procedures
• Infection control and bloodborne pathogen awareness
• Jewellery materials, sizing and ear anatomy
• Correct marking, clamp and needle technique
• Safe jewellery insertion using cannula methods
• Aftercare advice and how to manage complications
• How to professionally assess and communicate with clients

This course is fully online and includes structured quizzes to test your knowledge at every stage. Upon completion of the theory modules, students must submit practical video evidence demonstrating safe studio setup and correct ear piercing technique. All practical submissions are manually assessed to ensure professional standards are met.

Certification is awarded only after successful completion of:

• All modules
• All quizzes
• Final theory examination
• Practical video assessment

This programme is suitable for beginners entering the industry, beauty professionals expanding their services, or studio owners seeking formal structured training.

Please note: Students are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local authority licensing and insurance requirements before performing piercing services.

Start your journey into professional ear piercing today with structured, compliant and confidence-building training from the UK School of Piercing.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding UK age of consent rules for piercings and how to handle under 16 clients correctly
  • How to set up a safe and compliant piercing workspace
  • Core hygiene, sterilisation and infection control standards for piercing
  • How COSHH applies to cleaning products, disinfectants and other hazardous substances
  • What licences and insurance you need before piercing clients
  • How to refuse service safely in high risk situations, including drugs or alcohol
  • How to check ID correctly and protect yourself from safeguarding related allegations

Course Content

Welcome & Legal Foundations
An introduction to the course, your responsibilities as a professional piercer, and UK legal requirements before performing ear piercings.

  • Welcome to the Online Silver Ear Piercing Course
  • UK Piercing Law & Age of Consent
  • Health & Safety Responsibilities
  • Licensing & Insurance Basics
  • Quiz 1 – Legal, Licensing & Safety Basics