Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Make-Up
Certificate III in Make-Up
SHB30215
AWP0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
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.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:- nine (9) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from the list below
- three (3) units from the list below, 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.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG50 | SHBBMUP005 | Apply airbrushed make-up | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG56 | SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVG37 | SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVG11 | SHBBMUP006 | Design and apply creative make-up | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVG31 | SHBBMUP002 | Design and apply make-up | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVG30 | SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVG19 | SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVG54 | SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVG66 | SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG22 | SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG13 | SHBBBOS001 | Apply cosmetic tanning products | 12 | Unit of competency |
| AVF99 | SHBBMUP001 | Apply eyelash extensions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG38 | SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUL64 | BSBSMB304 | Determine resource requirements for the micro business | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH81 | BSBSMB406 | Manage small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL85 | BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH72 | BSBSMB405 | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVG14 | SHBBFAS001 | Provide lash and brow services | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVG02 | SHBBHRS001 | Provide waxing services | 130 | Unit of competency |
| AUH57 | BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVG23 | SHBBMUP007 | Work collaboratively on make-up productions | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHO2 | SHB30221 | Certificate III in Make-Up | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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