Piercing
Morag Draper, resident body piercer at The Tattoo Gallery, Adelaide has over fifteen years experience in the professional piercing industry. Morag has pierced in New Zealand and the United Kingdom and is currently the president of the Professional Piercing Association of Australia.
As an experienced piercer and member of the Australian Professional Piercing Association [APPA], Morag has assisted with and addressed relevant government bodies and industry providers by undertaking the following:
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Guest Speaker: Environmental Health Officer Conference, Hahndorf South Australia - 1999
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Guest Speaker: Royal Adelaide Hospital - Cross Contamination & Sterilisation Procedures - 1999
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Member: Skin Penetration Guidelines update - Health Department Workshop - 2002 - 2003
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Speaker: Select Committee, Enquiry Tattoo & Body Piercing Industry, SA Govt - 2005
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Advisor: Safe Body Art: Survey and report prepared by the Noarlunga Health Service - 2006
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Guest Speaker: Parliament, Legislation introduction in SA with regards to piercing age limits - 2007
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Guest Speaker: Health Body Art for Young People, product launch, Civic Centre, City of Onkaparinga, November 2007
Morag also undertakes professional body piercing training, selective training programs structured for individual trainees covering comprehensive theory and practical and supervised piercing.
Morag's one on one courses are four day intensive in studio with a following 12 weeks of support. If you are interested in finding out more about these courses, please email Morag on pierceme@tattoogallery.com.au with the following information: name, mobile no, what you are currently doing for work, why you want to be a professional body piercer, your age and any qualifications you may have.
A snapshot of basic beginner training is as follows:
Introduction |
Tools, piercing equipment, supplies
Piercing jewellery specs, metals, gauges
Accessories and retainers
Anatomical piercing placement
Best jewellery for optimum heal |
Sterilisation
and Disinfection |
Ensuring a sterile field
Disinfection of station
Avoiding Cross contamination
Sterilisation of equipment
Products and disposables |
Customer Care
and Moral Obligation |
Conducting an appropriate Client Consultation
Correct and appropriate aftercare for each individual
Age requirements for mainstream, exotic and adult piercings
Moral obligations to yourself and your client
Legal position in South Australia for the Piercing Industry |
Piercing Theory |
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Practical Piercing |
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Course Certification |
Training Outline |
Please note that in order to complete an Inner Steel Professional Piercing Course you must first find work experience [or be an existing business owner/commencing a new business venture], as it is important to utilize new found skills immediately after certification in order to develop techniques and gain confidence.
If you have a question about a piercing or want to share an experience about a piercing - or even if you want to share a pic of your piercing, feel free to share.
Drop Morag a line on pierceme@tattoogallery.com.au [remember some may be placed on the website - please state if YOU DO NOT want this to occur].
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NOVA FANATIC NAVEL PIERCING
Lex's beautifully adorned belly - the things you do for a home theatre package from NOVA 91.9!!
Click here to check out the video. |
Jimmy's ear with Daith/Conch piercings - pierced by Morag |
Jason "Astroboys" half scaffold - pierced by Morag |
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