Certificate III in Make-Up

Gain the skills and knowledge to work as a make-up professional in a variety of roles across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries.

You will develop practical skills in the latest trends and techniques including special occasion, fashion make-up, airbrushing and camouflage.

On completion you will have the skills to:

design and apply make-up provide lash and brow services apply eyelash extensions apply cosmetic tanning market a small business conduct financial transactions apply safe hygiene, health and work practices.

This course can be used as a pathway for entry into the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy.

Please note:

this qualification is also offered through Victoria University Polytechnic's VET Delivered to Secondary Students program.

To be awarded the SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, comprising of:

• nine (9) core units, and;
• six (6) elective units, consisting of:
• three (3) units selected from the SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up qualification, and;
• three (3) units selected from the SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up qualification, elsewhere in 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 as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• SHBBMUP002 - Design and apply make-up
• SHBBMUP003 - Design and apply make-up for photography
• SHBBMUP004 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
• SHBBMUP005 - Apply airbrushed make-up
• SHBBMUP006 - Design and apply creative make-up
• SHBBRES001 - Research and apply beauty industry information
• SHBXCCS002 - Provide salon services to clients
• SHBXIND001 - Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
• SHBXWHS001 - Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

• BSBSMB304 - Determine resource requirements for the micro business
• BSBSMB403 - Market the small business
• SHBBBOS001 - Apply cosmetic tanning products
• SHBBFAS001 - Provide lash and brow services
• SHBBMUP001 - Apply eyelash extensions
• SHBXCCS001 - Conduct salon financial transactions

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as make-up artists to design and apply make-up for a range of purposes and occasions across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries.

These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and consultation skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs. This includes working cooperatively with a range of individuals including photographers, fashion stylists and media production staff.

Work is typically conducted as part of a team or on a freelance basis in settings such as make-up studios, retail cosmetic counters, fashion and media sets and photography studios.