Tattoo Assistant - WPEP Scheme - OBSIDIAN ARTS GALWAY LIMITED
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Application Details
This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Job Description
Assistant position under professional supervision. Placement would begin at entry level. Firstly learning the basics of cross contamination and hygiene practices in order to remain aafe in the work place. Placement would also include learning tattoo theory, mechanics of tattoo machines, dermatology theory, art theory.They will gain experience in setting up in preparation for tattooing as well as dealing with clients and administration. Applicant would eventually begin tattooing prosthetic skin with a view in the future to tattoo volunteers and clients.
Role Description
Participant will receive formal training in cross contamination and hygiene practices. Formal training will also consist of tattoo theory including information relating to various skin types, colour ink theory, tattoo design, machine and work station set up, tattoo execution, station breakdown and cleaning.
Informal training will consist of learning about general studio management, dealing with clients, cleaning, answering messages and phone calls, collecting supplies, drawing designs for clients and to further own skills, observing and assisting artist.
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Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):