PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Apprentice to a Mexican Tattoo Artist from the Gulf Coast/East coast of Mexico, working in both Mexico and Canada.

Common apprentice tasks can include, but not limited to:

• Making, refining, editing, creating stencils, either from already existing work that is often and commonly highly requested in tattoo shops or working on original artwork by hand or by using Ipad or phone.

• Help with preparation and specific setup before a client and then proper safe clean up and disposal after a tattooing session

• Using ones learned theoretical knowledge in a practical environment

• Assessing inventory when needed

• Keeping updated on new or alternative products (Inks, Cartridges etc), regulations, ink/cartridge recalls etc.

• Proper disposing of Used Needle Cartridges and any left-over ink at specific drop-off Recycling Centres.

• Practice tattooing on a regular basis in a tattoo shop environment, going through every step properly, including pre-tattoo and post-tattoo safety procedures

• Tattooing on real client skin while being supervised by Tattoo Mentor

• Learning to use Dry Heat machine for sterilization when needed and how to test it’s proper sterility is functioning

THEORETICAL EDUCATION

Novosibirsk State University, Dermatology Course :

Bloodborne Pathogens for Body and Tattoo Artists by ProBloodborne, ProTrainings

• Consistent with OSHA standards

• Infection Control for Body Artists

• How Bloodborne Pathogens are spread

• HIV and AIDS

• Hep B Virus and Vaccine

• Hep C Virus

• Skin Diseases

• Medical Issues with Body Art

• Engineering and Work Practice Controls

• Regulated Waste (Biohazardous, Medical Waste)

• Reducing Risk

• Cross Contamination

• Proper Handwashing

• Glove Removal

• Sterilization Procedures for Body Art Shops

• Exposure incident and reporting