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.

You must develop a range of well-developed technical and consultation skills where discretion and judgement is required. You will be responsible for your own outputs, including working cooperatively with a range of individuals including photographers, fashion stylists and media production staff. Your work will be 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.

Outcome on completion of your HSC

• Certificate III in Make-up SHB30215 in SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package.
• A career path into the Makeup Services and Beauty Services industry.
• Articulation into Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy Certificate IV SIB40115 in SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package.

Course delivery

• Both on the job and off the job and can be delivered face-to-face, flexibly or mixed mode.
• The SBT term is calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year.

Commitment required

• Undertake a minimum of 100 days in paid employment and training.
• Undertake Certificate III in Make-Up as part of your HSC.
• The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.

How will you be assessed?

• Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.

For further information about how to sign up to this school based apprenticeship please speak with your Careers Adviser.