FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything about our piercing courses, certificates and booking. Still stuck? Email admissions@londonpiercingcollege.co.uk.
How much does a piercing course in London cost?
The price and deposit for each course are shown next to its dates on the course page, straight from our booking system, so they are always current. All supplies are included.
What is the difference between the 2-day and 4-day courses?
Both cover the same theory and the same piercings, and both finish on live models. The 2-day course is an intensive weekend: theory and a test on day one, moulds and live models on day two. The 4-day course runs Monday to Thursday at a calmer pace: two days of Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control and demonstrations, then two days piercing more live models.
Do I need any experience?
No. Both courses are open to complete beginners. You need to be over 18. If you would like more time and more practice, choose the 4-day course.
Will I pierce real people?
Yes. You practise on piercing moulds first, then pierce live models under supervision before you finish.
Which piercings will I learn?
Earlobe and cartilage (helix, tragus, anti-tragus, conch, daith, snug, rook and industrial), nostril, bridge, septum, eyebrow, tongue, smiley, labret, medusa, madonna, monroe, navel and nipple.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a London Piercing College certificate when you complete the course: a printed one to take home and a digital copy. The 4-day course also includes Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control.
Is the piercing course accredited?
Yes. Both courses are CPD accredited, and Piercing Safe registration is included.
Do I get support after the course?
Yes. Lifetime support is included, so you can come back to us with questions once you are piercing on your own.
Will the course give me a piercing licence?
No course can. Piercing licences and registrations are issued by your local council, and the rules differ by area: most London boroughs use a special treatment licence, and councils elsewhere register piercers and premises. The course covers how licensing works, and you should check with your own council what it needs from you.
How do I book, and can I pay a deposit?
Choose a date and book online. You can pay in full or hold your place with a deposit, with the balance due before your course starts. Booking and payment go through Piercing College, our parent college, and you get an email confirming your place.
What if I can't make my date?
You can reschedule free of charge up to 14 days before your start date, subject to availability. Get in touch as early as you can.
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