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Make-Up

The SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up targets students who have an interest in make-up and would like to work in the industry.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as make-up artists to design and apply makeup for a range of purposes and occasions across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries. Skills are developed for work in make-up studios/salons, fashion, retail cosmetic counters, fashion and media sets, and photography studios.

Make-Up enables you to:

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Design and apply creative make-up

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Apply eyelash extensions and airbrushed make-up

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Provide salon services to clients

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Work collaboratively on make-up productions

NCAT VCE VM VET in Schools SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up
Course
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Course Structure

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as make-up artists to design and apply makeup for a range of purposes and occasions across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries. Skills are developed for work in make-up studios/salons, fashion, retail cosmetic counters, fashion and media sets, and photography studios.

COURSE DELIVERY
Training is over two years for a half a day a week, allowing time for developing the skills and knowledge required for the course.

Two compulsory holiday blocks of training, one in Year 1 and one in Year 2 is compulsory to attend to be able complete the course requirements.

Students are given homework including holiday homework and they practice makeup application on family and friends. They complete consultation forms and take before and after photos. This amounts to 40 extra hours.

Activities & Tasks

The Units of Competency delivered are

Units 1 & 2
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
SHBBMUP013 Design and apply creative make-up
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services

Year 2 Units 3 & 4
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions
SHBBMUP012 Apply airbrushed make-up
SHBBMUP014 Work collaboratively on make-up productions
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
SHBBMUP010 Design and apply make-up for photography

The list gives an idea of the range of activities.

Assessment

The assessment methods for the course include:
• Practical observations including observing role plays
• Short answer questioning
• Written work for a research assignment
• Portfolio of work for design and apply creative make up.
Students receive informal feedback from the teacher in class time

If all course requirements are met, students receive their certificate at the end of the course.
The assessment of overall competence at this certificate level is undertaken by a qualified assessor and competence is judged using the criteria stated in the qualification.
Students will be given a fair and adequate assessment process that includes multiple opportunities to demonstrate competency.

Eligibility & Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements for this course. If you have any individual needs please contact the college to discuss these needs.

Study and Vocational Pathways

The Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy and the Diploma of Beauty Therapy are suitable courses to undertake after completing this certificate III.

With additional training, opportunities include work as a Make-up artists (fashion, beauty, photography and freelance), Beauty Therapists, Make-Up Consultant in a department store or pharmacy and Cosmetic or Beauty Equipment Sales representative.

Application Process

Internal NCAT students make a written application, are interviewed to confirm student choice of course and other subjects. Prior to entry the opportunity is provided to tour the school to see the facilities and there is ample opportunity for students and parents to ask questions about the course. Students must be able to produce their latest two semester reports and show they are working well.

External student entry is managed by the home schools with the VET School coordinators and the NCAT VET Coordinator. A Northern Melbourne VET Cluster portal is used for the application.