Overview
Learn foundational beauty services and make-up application skills with the Certificate III in Make-Up SHB30221 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
You will 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 also 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
- design and apply make up for photography
- design and apply creative make up
- design and apply remedial camouflage make up
- conduct financial transactions
- apply safe hygiene, health and work practices.
The course is delivered over 6 months for 3.5 days a week.
For students undertaking this course as part of the Vocational Education Delivered to Secondary Schools (VDSS) program, the course will be delivered over two years on a part-time basis.
Aura at VU: hair, beauty & massage salon
Aura at VU is a student-training salon located at Victoria University's City Tower Campus. The salon simulates the work environment providing fee-paying clientele. Students complete trainer-led theoretical learning in a classroom environment, utilising the VU online Learning Management system and hands-on practical activities in the VU operating salon.
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Careers
Career opportunities emerging from completion of the course include:
- make-up artist (fashion, beauty, freelance)
- retail assistant
- eyelash technician.
You may also choose to pathway into the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy SHB40115.
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Course structure
To be awarded SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up, a student must successfully complete a total of Fifteen (15) units, consisting of:
- Eight (8) Core units, and;
- Seven (7) Elective units, consisting of:
- One (1) unit from Group A: Infection control;
- at least three (3) units from Group B: General electives, and;
- up to three (3) units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
For 2023 VCE VET or VETDSS:VCAA Approved VCE VET Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS) Program Structure: Please note, this program is subject to VCAA release for delivery in 2023.
The course structure is made up of the following core and elective units:
Course structure and units
VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
Core units
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP009
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP010
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP013
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- Unit code
- SHBBRES003
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- Unit code
- SHBXCCS008
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- Unit code
- SHBXIND003
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- Unit code
- SHBXWHS003
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- Unit code
- SIRXOSM002
ELECTIVE UNITS - Standard Delivery
Group A: Infection Control:
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- Unit code
- SHBBINF002
Group B: General Elective Units:
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- Unit code
- BSBESB401
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- Unit code
- SHBBFAS004
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP008
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP011
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP012
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP014
ELECTIVE UNITS - VETDSS and VCE Programs
Group A: Infection Control:
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- Unit code
- SHBBINF002
Group B: General Elective Units:
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- Unit code
- SHBBBOS007
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- Unit code
- SHBBCCS005
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- Unit code
- SHBBFAS004
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- Unit code
- SHBBMUP011
Imported Elective Units
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- Unit code
- SHBXCCS009
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- Unit code
- SHBXIND005
Learning outcomes
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.
Vocational Education Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS):
VCE VET programs for Vocational Major (VM) and Vocational Pathway Certificate (VPC) students are vocational training programs approved by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). VCE VET programs for VM and VPC students, lead to nationally recognised qualifications or partial completion of qualifications, thereby offering students the opportunity to gain both the VCE and a nationally portable vocational education and training (VET) certificate or the VCE and a Statement of Attainment listing the units they have attained.
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VCE VET programs for VM and VPC students:
• are fully recognised within the Units 1 to 4 structure of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE VM) and therefore may contribute towards satisfactory completion of the VCE VM.
• may contribute to the satisfactory completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE VPC)
• function within the National Training Framework.
Fees & scholarships
Fee type for this course: VET
Fee type definitions
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.
Students who enrol in a:
- government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
- full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).
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Find out more about:
- the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- ways to pay your fees
- important fee dates
- how to apply for a VE/TAFE refund
Scholarships & assistance
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Admission & pathways
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.
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Domestic:
As part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission.
VET Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS):
The literacy and numeracy levels of applicants will be assessed through consultation with the relevant Secondary school. As part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) to determine suitability for admission.
VCE VM/VPC (VCAL)Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
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)
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
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.
How to apply
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.
Available start dates:
- 10 July 2023
Before you apply
Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.
Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:
- Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.
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