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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Make-Up

This qualification covers work as a make-up artist for beauty, fashion, media and entertainment. It includes designing and applying make-up for photos, creative looks and different occasions, working in a clean and safe way, and using social media professionally. If you already work as a make-up artist, your experience could be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Make-up artists who work in studios, on cosmetic counters, on sets or freelance and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Make-up artist
  • Freelance make-up artist
  • Fashion make-up artist
  • Media make-up artist

Qualification structure

15 units must be completed: 1 unit from Group A: Infection control. At least 3 units from Group B General electives. Up to 3 units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

8 units
  1. SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
  2. SHBBMUP010Design and apply make-up for photography
  3. SHBBMUP013Design and apply creative make-up
  4. SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
  5. SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clients
  6. SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
  7. SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
  8. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

Elective units

16 units

Group A: Infection control

  1. HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
  2. SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards

Group B: General elective units

  1. BSBESB304Determine resource requirements for the new business ventures
  2. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  3. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  4. BSBESB406Establish organisational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
  5. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  6. SHBBBOS007Apply cosmetic tanning products
  7. SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
  8. SHBBFAS004Provide lash and brow services
  9. SHBBHRS010Provide waxing services
  10. SHBBMUP008Apply eyelash extensions
  11. SHBBMUP011Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
  12. SHBBMUP012Apply airbrushed make-up
  13. SHBBMUP014Work collaboratively on make-up productions
  14. SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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