Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up - Level 3

Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up - Level 3 Overview

The Hair and Media Make-up Diploma Level 3 is a one-year course designed to give students a nationally recognised qualification in make-up, providing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to gain employment within the industry.

Entry requirements

• GCSE grade C or above in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English
• Level 2 in Women's Hairdressing (with 90% attendance if a previous Level 2 Hairdressing student)
• Successful completion of the dexterity test
• Attendance to summer school

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course. You may also need to supply at least one written reference from a teacher or employer (in some cases two) and/or your current school or college report.

Mature students (those aged 21 or over) who do not have the qualifications required for entry may still be eligible, subject to an interview. Relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject you wish to study may be acceptable for certain courses.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3, 4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3, 4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual Fee (Age)Actions 16-1819-2324+ Sep 20161 yr(s)1764A1373Free£400.00*£400.00* | Loan infoApply online

*Course fees shown are for guidance only and are the fees charged for courses running this year. Fees for courses starting in September 2016 will be confirmed in spring 2016.

How long is the course?

36 weeks.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

• Practical assessments in a realistic working environment on paying clients
• Knowledge and understanding is assessed through assignments and online tests
• All students will be expected to complete work placements as part of the qualification

What will I study?

• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety practice in the salon
• Working with colleagues within beauty related industries
• Applying airbrush make-up to the face
• Fashion and photographic make-up
• Designing and applying face and body art
• Creative hairdressing design skills
• Applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps
• Media make-up
• Style and fit postiche
• Camouflage make-up

Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?

• Level 3 Diploma in Body and Spa Therapy
• HNC in Hair and Beauty Management
• Progression into employment

How do I apply? Apply online