Certificate III in Make-up (SHB30221)
Course Overview
GEM College (RTO0366) Sapphire campus is proud to deliver our Nationally Recognised Training package – Certificate III in Make-up (SHB30221). This course is designed to introduce you to the creative world of make-up artistry.
During this course you will learn make-up application techniques ranging from foundational skills and equipment knowledge, through to more advanced skills and techniques such as designing creative makeup looks and remedial camouflage make-up. Through the focused combination of essential make-up skills and business acumen, participants of this course will not only learn how to provide a professional level of service, but also crucial knowledge to launch their future make-up careers. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a make-up artist as part of a team or on a freelance basis. Career outcomes could include settings such as, retail cosmetic counters, private make-up studios, fashion, media and photography sets or bridal & event makeup specialist.
Units of Competency
SHBBMUP009 - DESIGN AND APPLY MAKE-UP
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply facial make-up products for day, evening or special occasions. It requires the ability to consult with clients, analyse face and skin, and to demonstrate and apply make-up products to suit client needs or make-up brief.
SHBBMUP010 - DESIGN AND APPLY MAKE-UP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light. It requires the ability to select products and tools to apply photographic make-up in response to a brief from a client or stylist engaged in a photo shoot.
SHBBMUP013 - DESIGN AND APPLY CREATIVE MAKE-UP
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to respond to a client brief to design and apply make-up for specialised looks that use creative design and application of make-up. It requires the ability to refine a brief with a client and then research, design, trial and apply a creative make-up.
SHBBRES003 - RESEARCH AND APPLY BEAUTY INDUSTRY INFORMATION
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access information and update knowledge of the beauty industry and relevant industry legislation. It requires the ability to research beauty industry trends, and its relationship to other industries, and how beauticians and beauty therapists can use this information to enhance own work performance.
SHBXCCS008 - PROVIDE SALON SERVICES TO CLIENTS
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a complete customer salon service experience. It requires the ability to communicate with clients face-to-face or by telephone, schedule appointments, complete salon treatments, attend and respond to client complaints, and assist clients with special needs.
SHBXIND003 - COMPLY WITH ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITHIN A PERSONAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENT
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.
SHBXWHS003 - APPLY SAFE HYGIENE, HEALTH & WORK PRACTICES
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment. It requires the ability to follow hygiene and skin penetration guidelines, clean the work area, use electricity safely, identify and report faults, use personal protection and work safely
SIRXOSM002 - MAINTAIN ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS WHEN USING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source information on, and work according to, a range of ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms for business purposes. This key skill underpins effective performance when utilising social media and online platforms for diverse purposes. It applies to individuals working at all levels from operational personnel through to managers.
SHBBCCS005 - ADVISE ON BEAUTY PRODUCTS & SERVICES
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise clients on a range of professional beauty products and services. It requires the ability to investigate products and services, interpret information, identify client beauty needs and explain available beauty products and services. This unit applies to workers in nail, make-up, and beauty salons. In these environments, they work in a team but have responsibility for maintaining their own product and treatment knowledge
SHBBMUP011 - DESIGN & APPLY REMEDIAL CAMOUFLAGE MAKE-UP
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply specialised make-up products to disguise skin imperfections on the face and body. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select products and equipment, and apply camouflage make-up to disguise the appearance of blemishes, birthmarks and scars.
SHBBMUP014 - WORK COLLABORATIVELY ON MAKE-UP PRODUCTIONS
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collaborate with hair stylists, photographers and make-up professionals on make-up productions. It requires the ability to interpret a make-up brief and liaise with a professional network to design, trial, and apply make-up. They work with stylists, photographers, and other make-up artists on make-up production, and maintain a make-up portfolio for future assignments
SHBBINF002 - MAINTAIN INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain infection control during skin penetration treatments and to review clinic compliance with the applicable state or territory and local council requirements. It requires the ability to identify, manage and control infection risks to clients, self and work colleagues.
SHBBBOS007 - Apply cosmetic tanning products
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and apply cosmetic tanning products.
It requires the ability to consult with clients about tanning products and colour choice, select products and equipment to prepare the skin and apply tanning products using a spray tanning gun. The application of cosmetic tanning products can be an individual service, or form part of a series of services.
BSBESB404 - MARKET NEW BUSINESS VENTURES
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data
SHBXCCS007 - Conduct salon financial transactions
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment.
It requires the ability to operate point-of-sale equipment, handle cash, complete sales and reconcile takings.
Assesment
The assessments for Certificate III in Make-Up are designed to ensure that each participant demonstrates competency in all unit requirements. There are assessment tasks for every Performance Criteria built into every Unit of Competency. A variety of assessment methods are utilised throughout this course which may include but are not limited to:
- Learner workbook activities
- Written assessments
- Portfolio submissions
- In class observations by educators
- Evidence Sheets
- Case study research
All students will be required to source their own models for assessment days. The Art of Makeup Society are not responsible for supplying or arranging assessment models for students.
Who is GEM College ?
GEM College of International Business (GEM) is an innovative, educational institution which has been providing comprehensive education and training for over 30 years.
Career Opportunities
- Freelance Makeup Artist
- Runway Makeup Artist
- Print Makeup Artist
- Theatre Makeup Artist
- Bridal & Formal Events Makeup Artist
- Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Film & Television Makeup Artist
- Salon Makeup Artist
- Retail Makeup Artist
- Corporate Makeup Artist
- Social Media and Content Makeup Artist
Tuition investment
$ 4,700
$3,900 Course Fee + $800 Industry essentials kit
Including Pro Makeup Kit, Makeup Trolley Case, uniform T-shirt, 1 x towel
Your investment includes:
- Learner Guide for each unit (pdf)
- Assessment Guide for each unit (pdf)
- The Art of Makeup Society uniform (t-shirt)
- Book of linen face charts
- All make-up disposables provided for use during studio training days
- Access to wholesale discounts on various makeup brands
