Application Process for Practitioners

The process listed below is for practitioners in tattoo and body art. The application process for establishments is located here.

To qualify for an apprentice license, you must:

  • Complete a department-approved course in anatomy and physiology.
  • Attend classroom training and receive certification in disease transmission / blood-borne pathogens, basic first-aid, and adult CPR.
  • Maintain the above certifications for the duration of your license.
  • Arrange to mentor with a qualified Cambridge body art practitioner who will direct and oversee your apprenticeship.
  • Understand and agree to comply with all applicable requirements of the Cambridge Body Art regulation.

To qualify for a professional license, you must:

  • Complete a two-year apprenticeship program under the supervision of a professional practitioner, or demonstrate two years of full-time experience as a professional body art practitioner.
  • Understand and agree to comply with all applicable requirements of the Cambridge Body Art regulation.
  • For more information, see Practitioners: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Updated: August 16, 2022