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Refresher Course – Tattoo and Piercing Operator

The 24 hours of the refresher course will be divided over 4 non-consecutive days. Mandatory training program required by Lombardy Region Law of July 23, 2021.

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Duration

24 hours

Student per class

20

Course language

Italian

Start Date

30/11/2026

Price

€250.00

Refresher Course – Tattoo and Piercing Operator (24 hours)

The Tattoo and Piercing Operator Refresher Course at Milano Tattoo School is the mandatory training program required by Lombardy Region Law No. 13 of July 23, 2021, which all sector operators must attend every 3 years to continue practicing their profession in compliance with current regulations.

The 24-hour course allows active operators to update themselves on regulatory, technical, and market developments in the sector, maintaining their professional certification in good standing.

Why choose this program?

Program dedicated to certified piercers and tattoo artists

Mandatory training program

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The Refresher Course aims to provide active tattoo and piercing operators with the necessary skills to continue practicing the profession in compliance with current regulations, with particular attention to legal, technical, and safety updates since their last training.

Upon completion of the course, the operator will be able to:

  • Operate safely in the workplace, according to updated regulations
  • Understand updated legal aspects, including new privacy directives
  • Correctly use new equipment available on the market
  • Comply with updated environmental requirements for studios and workspaces
  • Apply new REACH regulations on color chemistry
  • Manage biological risk in compliance with current regulations
  • Use social media and marketing for their professional activity

Curriculum

The program is designed to allow operators to continue practicing their profession in line with current legislation.

Admission requirements for the course for students with Italian citizenship are:

  • 18 years of age
  • Possession of a lower secondary school diploma (middle school)
  • Possession of a valid Certificate as a Tattoo Operator and/or Piercing Operator in the Lombardy region

For foreign citizens:

  • 18 years of age
  • Entrance test in Italian (oral and written)
  • Declaration of Value certifying the level of schooling

study areas and modules

Training activities include:

  • 24 hours of mandatory training by Law (Lombardy Region Law No. 13 of July 23, 2021).
  • Updated techniques, new regulations, and innovative practices
  • 100% online mode.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The Refresher Course costs €250.00 and includes the mandatory training required by regulations for the renewal of professional certification.

  • 24-hour Course: €250.00
  • 24-hour Course for former students: €125.00
  • 24-hour Course for employees of partner studios: €200.00
  • 24-hour Course for owners of partner studios: Free

Skills and career opportunities

The Refresher Course allows operators already active in the tattoo and piercing sector to keep their professional certification in good standing, continuing to practice the activity in full compliance with current regulations.

Information on licensing

The course allows you to continue meeting the requirements necessary to practice the profession of Tattoo Operator and Piercing Operator in the Lombardy Region, throughout Italy, and recognized across Europe.