Modification history
Supersedes and is not equivalent to
Qualification 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 are 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging rules
15 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- 1 unit from Group A: Infection control
- at least 3 units from Group B General electives
- up to 3 units from the list below, elsewhere in the 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.
Core units
Design and apply make-up | |
Design and apply make-up for photography | |
Design and apply creative make-up | |
Research and apply beauty industry information | |
Provide salon services to clients | |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | |
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | |
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
Elective units
Group A: Infection control
Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments | |
Maintain infection control standards |
Group B: General elective units
Determine resource requirements for the new business ventures | |
Research and develop business plans | |
Market new business ventures | |
Establish organisational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | |
Manage finances for new business ventures | |
Apply cosmetic tanning products | |
Advise on beauty products and services | |
Provide lash and brow services | |
Provide waxing services | |
Apply eyelash extensions | |
Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up | |
Apply airbrushed make-up | |
Work collaboratively on make-up productions | |
Conduct salon financial transactions |
