Make-up Artist NVQ Level 3

Course Overview
This course is suitable for students progressing from Make-Up Level 2 or equivalent with an interest in advancing their skills in the make-up. It will give you the opportunity of becoming a fully qualified make-up artist.

Course Structure
The programme is delivered over one academic year (36 weeks) at 15 Hrs per week(usually over 2½ days).
The following topics will be covered:

• Health & Safety
• Promotion of Additional Products
• Improving Financial Effectiveness of the Business
• Hygiene
• Consultation
• Cosmetic Camouflage Make-up
• Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
• Theatrical/Performers Make-Up
• History of Make-Up
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Reception
• Salon Manager responsibility
• Key Skills(Communication, Application of Number & ICT)

Qualification Aims
V TCT NVQ in BeautyTherapy at level 3 â€" Make-Up Route

Assessments/Examinations
Continual written and practical assessments/assignments in both theory and practical aspects of the course. Practical assessments are carried out in a realistic work environment (RWE) on fee-paying clients. Level 3 students are required to continue carrying out Level 2 and 3 treatments in the RWE. A portfolio of evidence is compiled throughout the course and submitted for final verification.

Cost / Equipment
NVQ in Beauty Therapy Make-Up£54

Lifetime Registration£15
Uniform (Tunic, Trousers & Shoes) approx£66.47
Badge£3.50
Fob Watch£8.00 (Optional)
General Purpose Kit£13.00 (Optional)
Make-Up Kit£237.00 approx
Air Brush£27.67
Text Book£30.00 (Optional â€" Make-Up Artistry for professional qualifications by Julia Conway)
Educational Visit Fund£35.00
Consumables£20.00
The kits for this course of study have been separated into unit/module kits to reduce the initial financial outlay students. However, you must be prepared to order and purchase the relevant kits in advance of unit/module delivery in order not to delay your progress and achievement.
If you are 19 of age or over at the start of the course, the tuition fee's may be payable for£495 per year.
Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or to their un-waged dependants.
Start Date
13th September 2010

Requirement
NVQ in Make-Up at Level 2 or equivalent. 4 GCSE's at grade A*-C or equivalent. Successful College interview. Target testing (attainment relating to level). Satisfactory school/college report or references. A knowledge of and interest in make-up is essential and will be assessed at interview. As part of the Entry Requirements it is important to note that, as this is aservice industry, students must meet the demands of the course which include: good interpersonal and communication skills, personal hygiene, healthrequirements and positive personal attributes.