Captain Jack's Tattoo School

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CJTS School Calendar & Schedule

Captain Jack’s is Open Sunday - Thursday 11 AM to 5:00 PM for Theory and 6PM for Practical. Instruction is based on individual needs and can be flexible outside of normal operating hours with prior staff approval. We observe all major holidays and inclement weather is based on PCC SE campus closures.

CJTS COURSE Information

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CJTS program totals  500 hours of which is divided up by 350 Theory hours and 150 Practical hours, which goes above and beyond the state min requirements of 360 hours. This training will allow the student to graduate with much more education than the baseline hours required to apply for licensure as a Body Art Practitioner/ Tattoo Artist.

 

Training is divided into two main disciplines: Theory and Practical. Theory training consist of 350 hours of combined bookwork, testing, lectures, videos, and classroom participation. Practical consist of 150 hours of tattooing and studio experiences that is provided with constant staff guidance. Each student will also successfully complete at a minimum the state required 50 complete tattoo procedures before being eligible for graduation.


Completion of the outlined segments will provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the tattoo industry, the application of tattooing, Oregon State laws, Rules and Regulations, and other subjects covered, which  include:      

  • Needles and Needle Bars
  • Tattoo Machines
  • Safety/Infection Control
  • Equipment/Supplies
  • Basic Color Theory/Pigments
  • Design Art and Placement
  • Skin and Disorders of the Skin
  • Client Services
  • Business Operations
  • Oregon Laws and Rules
  • Discretionary Hours

 

Course completion is based on Oregon state requirements in conjunction with CJTS's requirements, and upon successful completion the student will then be eligible to apply for Oregon Health Licensing BAP exam and become a licensed tattoo artist. This licensure is required to tattoo in the state of Oregon. 

CJTS TUITION, DEPOSIT, and state licensure information

As of 09/01/2023 total cost of tuition is $10,175.00. This total includes the $1,000 deposit.

TUITION COSTS

The costs include: 

  • $10,000 CJTS Tuition
  • $25.00 CJTS Book and Binder Fee
  • $150.00 Non Refundable Registration Fee

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GRAND TOTAL $10,175.00

We have exhausted all avenues to not have to raise the cost of tuition, but unfortunately the massive price increases on the last couple years has left CJTS no other option. We still take pride in the fact that CJTS has only raised our tuition twice since we opened our doors in 1999, and will continue to strive to keep our costs down so to allow ALL talented artists the opportunities to achieve their dreams of becoming a licensed BAP. Don't be fooled by schools that "include machines and supplies". The machines are often times the basic, cheap $50.00 tattoo machines that the student will not use going into the industry. It is just a sales pitch and wasted money. We allow our students to use and practice on the 3 types we train with and most used in the industry, and the students then decides what they want and what works best for each of them. There is no such thig as a "one fits all". The tattoo machine is a very personal purchase with literally thousands of different types of add on, upgrades, etc., that will possibly become more important as each student progresses in their journey into the industry.


DEPOSIT

The $1,000 deposit is required of students that apply to CJTS and is to secure the students position onto our waitlist. This deposit, aside from the $150.00 processing fee, is refundable. The deposit is added into the total amount of tuition due when the student begins class. The remaining balance is due no later than the first day of class unless prior arrangements have been made with the school director, in advance of the students start date. 

Please Note:  As priority enrollment is first given to our Veterans, the deposit requirement is waived for Veterans using VA-Vocational Rehabilitation (VR&E) funds, and the total amount is then billed to the funding source the Veteran student is using upon class commencement.

  

STATE LICENSING INFORMATION 

$50.00………. Application/Testing Fee

$50.00……… Licensure Issued (once you've passed your exams)

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$100.00……... Total Licensing Fees


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Exams are conducted on a walk in basis (no appointments).
  • OHL testing hours are Monday 8AM to 1PM, Tuesday 9AM to 1PM, and Wednesday through Friday from 8AM to 1PM.
  • Students are given 100 minutes to complete the exam.
  • Bring 2 forms of ID, one government issued with a photo. The name on both pieces of ID must exactly match the transcript submitted by the school. Otherwise court documentation of a legal name change must be brought to the examination appointment. Otherwise there are NO exceptions.
  • Please call OHL before going to Salem to test and verify all testing      information and transcripts have been received. The criteria and      fees for testing frequently change!!! 503.378.8667


https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Documents/EBAP-TA-Examination_Information_Bulletin.pdf


331-560-0060 ORS

Failed sections of the examination may be retaken at the next available examination date and time, as scheduling allows. Retaking a failed examination requires registration and payment of the examination fees. Applicants who fail after three attempts shall be required to complete an additional 100 hours of instruction in theory. 

Other pertinent Info

Licensing Agencies, State Rules & Regulations

Licensing Agencies, State Rules & Regulations

Licensing Agencies, State Rules & Regulations

  • Oregon Health Licensing (OHLA): 700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320 Salem, Oregon 97301-1287, (503)-378-8667, ohla.info@state.or.us The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission: 255 Capitol Street NE, Third Floor, Salem Oregon, 97310 (503)-378-5690

Employment Opportunities

Licensing Agencies, State Rules & Regulations

Licensing Agencies, State Rules & Regulations

  • The Art of Tattooing at Captain Jack’s Tattoo School will prepare the student for a career in the tattoo industry. After obtaining certification from our program, a student may become a licensed tattoo artist, pending passing the state examination. Other potential career paths include: tattoo shop manager, a tattoo shop owner and tattoo retail and distribution, to name a few!

Program Time of Completion

Program Time of Completion

Program Time of Completion

  • The program at Captain Jack’s is designed to be completed in 6 months or less, 7 months if part-time. There is a 1 year MAXIMUM set forth by which each student is required to complete our program in its entirety. If this is not achieved, further tuition will be due to continue at a rate of $25.00 per hour of instructional and studio time used. Typically 6 months is the average time for completion, but we have doubled this time frame to leave room for those who may need extra time and instruction.

Student Resources

Program Time of Completion

Program Time of Completion

  • We offer on-site WIFI reserved for students and faculty, intended for the sole purpose of learning. We also offer a library of various art books and literature for our students and they can be reserved at the instructor’s discretion, otherwise we ask that they do NOT leave the premises. We have various art-flash on discs and paper that students have access to as well.

Transfer Policy

  • A student looking to transfer from another licensed tattoo school must follow the same interview and admissions guidelines as a new student. The school will follow the same Admissions Process and Requirements listed above. They must also provide official transcripts from the school they are transferring from. A transfer student who is accepted into our program will be credited the appropriate hours according to the transcripts provided. Please be advised that additional Theory coursework hours may be required to meet our school's educational standards. A student transferring in will be credited the appropriate amount of procedures based on our portfolio guidelines and the number of completed procedures listed on their transcripts. We will compute what coursework the student has successfully completed with a passing grade of C or better, that also comparers to our curriculum. After the director has reviewed the student’s submissions, the tuition cost will be adjusted appropriately. Please note that transfer credits are valid for consideration for 2 years from the date of original successful completion.

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