Level 3
College 16+
Hair, Beauty and Barbering
Makeup Artistry Level 3
This course is ideal if you would like to pursue a career in make-up in the theatre or retail sector or work as a self-employed make-up artist.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Huddersfield Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
This course has been designed to teach you all the skills required to work in the beauty industry in various roles, including theatre, retail or as a self-employed make-up artist, as well as the promotion of products and services to your clients.
Throughout the course, you will be taught how to monitor and maintain health and safety practice within the salon. You will also learn about client care and client focused practice in salons, as well as the effective communication required to work in the beauty industry.
You will learn through practical based sessions how to apply make-up, design images to fit with the current trends in the fashion and photographic industries, as well as more detailed skills, such as applying airbrush make-up to the face, camouflage make-up and designing and applying body paint.
You will be able to learn within our purpose- built hairdressing and beauty salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public, so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 3 in either or above and a level 2 relevant vocational qualification.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through observations of practical ability, photographs of work, treatment plans, written assignments, external tests, mood boards, online learning and completion of a portfolio of work.
Course Progression
Employment as a make-up professional
Career Progression
This qualification may lead directly into employment in the media, make-up industries as a make-up artist or to work as an independent make-up artist.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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