VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry
Overview
The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 3 Diploman in Make-Up Artistry is to prepare you to enter the specific sector of beauty therapy as a Make-Up Artist. All the units in this qualificaiton relate directly to the specific job role of a Make-Up Artist.
Qualification Content
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Make-Up Artist including, mandatory units covering the following
- Applying Make-Up
- Instruction on Make-Up
- Fasihon and Photographic Make-Up
- Media Make-Up
- Camouflage Make-Up
- Promoting Products and Services
You will also have the opportunity to further develop your understanding and skills by selecting a number of optional specialist units which include
- Airbrush Make-Up
- Mehendi
- Styling and ftting a postiche
- Displaying stock to promote retail of products
Applicable to
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a Make-Up Artist as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Progression
This qualification will prepare you for employment as a Make-Up Artist. You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a Make-Up Artist.
Career opportunities as a Make-Up Artist exist in a variety of contexts, including
- Working in commercial beauty salons
- Working in a retail concession in a Department store
- Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
Mandatory – 47 Credits
All mandatory units must be completed
VTCT Unit Code | Ofqual Unit Reference | Unit Title | Credit Value | GLH |
---|---|---|---|---|
UV30491 | R/600/8780 | Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon | 4 | 29 |
UV30468 | T/601/4457 | Client care and communication in beauty-related industries | 3 | 28 |
UV20492 | T/600/8769 | Promote products and services to clients in a salon | 3 | 28 |
UV30440 | J/601/5466 | Design and apply face and body art | 6 | 51 |
UV20438 | L/601/4223 | Instruction on make-up application | 5 | 34 |
UV20437 | R/601/4222 | Apply make-up | 5 | 41 |
UV30431 | T/601/3566 | Media make-up | 7 | 60 |
UV30441 | M/601/5509 | Fashion and photographic make-up | 7 | 66 |
UV30409 | D/601/4355 | Camouflage make-up | 7 | 60 |
Optional Units – 3 (minimum) Credits
VTCT Unit Code | Ofqual Unit Reference | Unit Title | Credit Value | GLH |
---|---|---|---|---|
UV30406 | R/601/3932 | Apply airbrush make-up to the face | 4 | 27 |
UV20444 | H/601/5491 | Design and apply Mehndi skin decoration | 4 | 34 |
UV20490 | J/600/8761 | Display stock to promote sales in a salon | 3 | 24 |
UV30436 | R/601/5339 | Style and fit postiche | 7 | 60 |
