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International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety
The International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety (DIP-1025) is the first and only body art safety diploma from the American Institute of Safety Professionals, designed for tattoo artists, piercing professionals, studio owners, health department inspectors, and body art industry regulatory pro…
100% online, self-paced
6 assessed units
Employer-verifiable certificate
QR-verifiable credentials
Certificate · transcript · wallet card
What is the International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety?
The International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety (DIP-1025) is the first and only body art safety diploma from the American Institute of Safety Professionals, designed for tattoo artists, piercing professionals, studio owners, health department inspectors, and body art industry regulatory pro…
sionals who need a comprehensive, academically rigorous qualification in the safety science that protects both practitioners and clients during body modification procedures. At 480 hours of Total Qualification Time and 48 credits across six assessed units, it is unique not only within the institute's portfolio but within the global safety qualification landscape, as there is no comparable diploma-level body art safety credential available anywhere. Studied entirely online and…
Core competencies
What you'll master
Six specialist areas, each built on the standards employers and auditors work to.
- 01 Governance, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities | GLH: 30 hours This unit provides structured exploration of governance, ethics, and professional responsibilities for tattoo and piercing practitioners within US federal, state, and local public health frameworks.
- 02 Anatomy, Physiology, and Wound Healing in Body Modification | GLH: 30 hours This unit provides comprehensive examination of anatomical and physiological principles directly relevant to tattooing and piercing.
- 03 Infection Control, Sterilisation, and Bloodborne Pathogen Safety | GLH: 30 hours This unit provides advanced study of infection control and bloodborne pathogen safety as applied to tattooing and piercing.
- 04 Equipment, Materials, and Chemical Safety Management | GLH: 30 hours This unit explores equipment, materials, and chemical safety essential to safe tattooing and piercing.
- 05 Studio Safety, Environmental Controls, and Waste Management | GLH: 30 hours This unit covers studio safety management, environmental controls, and waste handling practices.
- 06 Client Communication, Aftercare, and Emergency Preparedness | GLH: 30 hours This unit addresses the practitioner’s communication, aftercare, and emergency response responsibilities.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who should take this diploma?
- Tattoo artists seeking the most comprehensive safety qualification available to differentiate their practice and demonstrate professional commitment to client safety
- Piercing professionals (body piercing, dermal anchoring, ear piercing) seeking formal safety training beyond basic bloodborne pathogen certification
- Studio owners and managers responsible for studio safety compliance, health department inspections, OSHA compliance, and waste management
- Apprentice tattoo artists and piercing trainees who want to build safety competency from the start of their careers
- Health department inspectors and public health professionals who oversee body art establishment licensing and inspection programmes
- Body art industry association leaders and educators who develop safety standards and training programmes for the profession
- Cosmetic tattoo (micropigmentation/permanent makeup) practitioners who perform skin-penetrating procedures and need equivalent safety training
- Prerequisite: No formal academic degree or prior safety qualification is required.
Entry requirements
Meet any one of the first three:
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A management-level safety qualification — CHSM, RSM, NEBOSH Diploma, CSP or equivalent
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3+ years of safety management experience in industrial operations
3
5+ years of operational experience in process, manufacturing or energy
No university degree required
Professional written English (all study is in English)
Curriculum
What will you study?
Every unit: 10 credits · 80 hrs total qualification time · 30 hrs guided learning
Download the full syllabus
Standards and frameworks you'll work with
Official sources, linked for reference- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management · OSHA
- NFPA 13, 30, 68, 69, 70E, 72 Fire, explosion and electrical codes · NFPA
- API 570 and API 653 Piping and tank inspection · American Petroleum Institute
- ISO 45001 OH&S management systems · ISO
- ANSI/ASSP Z10 OHS management systems · ASSP
- IEC 60079 Explosive atmospheres · IEC
- CCPS guidelines Process safety practice · AIChE CCPS
- ACGIH TLVs Occupational exposure limits · ACGIH
- GRI Standards Sustainability reporting · GRI
How it works
How is the diploma assessed?
There are no exams. You complete 12 written assessments — two per unit — of the kind you'd present to a board or a regulator, each graded by a qualified assessor.
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1Open the learning space Enrolment gives you the units for International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety, starting with Governance, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities.
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2Work through the units Study at your own pace through to Client Communication, Aftercare, and Emergency Preparedness. Each unit stays in the order already published for this diploma.
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3Complete each unit assessment Each of the six units is assessed through two components: Formative Assessment (800–1,000 words): a technical discussion paper, white paper, or guidance document addressing a focused aspect of the unit content.
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Receive the credentials When the assessed units are complete, the diploma certificate, transcript and wallet card are issued for the package you bought.
Specification documents
The official documents for DIP-1025: how the diploma is structured, taught and assessed. PDF downloads- Qualification specification Structure, units, credits and entry requirements
- Unit syllabus & learning outcomes What each of the six units covers
- Assessment & marking criteria How papers and reports are graded
- Learner handbook Study guidance, support and submission process
- Referencing & academic integrity APA 7th style and plagiarism policy
- Recognition & credit transfer Credit transfer, recognition and progression
- Enrolment terms & refund policy Fees, payment and refund conditions
What you receive
What credentials do you receive?
Graduates of International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety receive a diploma certificate, an official transcript and a professional wallet card. Each uses the verification record already issued with AISP credentials.
- Diploma certificate Hard-bound and/or PDF, depending on the package already offered for this diploma.
- Official transcript Credits and results for each of the 6 assessed units.
- Professional wallet card Front and back, with a QR code that opens the existing verification record.
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Career outcomes
What careers does the diploma lead to?
Graduates use this diploma in studios and public-health teams that oversee tattooing and body piercing, from studio safety lead to an inspector of skin-break premises.
Gulf region
$8k–$20k / month
Plant HSE Director roles, typically tax-free
Consulting
$1.5k–$3k / day
Principal industrial safety consultant day rates
Typical work settings
- Tattoo studios
- Piercing studios
- Public health inspection
- Skin-break infection control
Choosing the right diploma
Tattoo and Piercing Safety or Healthcare Environmental Services Management?
Tattoo and piercing safety is a specialist skin-break diploma. Healthcare environmental services is the wider care-setting route.
| Compare | This diplomaTattoo and Piercing Safety | Also offeredHealthcare Environmental Services Management |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Tattoo and Piercing Safety | Healthcare Environmental Services Management |
| Opens with | Governance, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities | Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Healthcare EVS Leadership |
| Also covers | Anatomy, Physiology, and Wound Healing in Body Modification | Infection Prevention, Environmental Hygiene, and Pathogen Control |
| Published length | 480 hours | 480 hours |
| Enroll in this diploma → | View Healthcare Environmental Services Management |
Your qualification pathway
- Certification CHSO
- Certification CHSM
- Certification RHSM
- You are here International Diploma
Fees and enrolment
How much does the diploma cost?
The fee shown is the price already stored for this diploma. It covers tuition, assessor support and the credentials for the package you choose.
Digital
PDF credentials, delivered online$900$975.99
- All assessed units and learning resources
- Assessor feedback on submitted work
- Diploma, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
- Online verification record
Includes printed diploma
Complete
Hard-bound diploma plus PDF$950$1,050.99
- Everything in Digital
- Hard-bound printed diploma
- Shipped to your address (courier extra)
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Why choose us
Why study with us?
A full executive diploma
480 hours of study in International Diploma in Tattoo and Piercing Safety.
6 assessed units
Each unit is assessed before you move on.
Study around your job
This diploma program is fully self-paced, giving candidates the flexibility to progress through their studies in line with their own schedules, learning pace, and professional commitments.
Assessed on application
Each of the six units is assessed through two components: Formative Assessment (800–1,000 words): a technical discussion paper, white paper, or guidance document addressing a focused aspect of the unit content.
A credential employers can check
Certificate, transcript and wallet card, each with a number an employer can verify.
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