Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Make-Up
Certificate III in Make-Up
SHB30221
BHO2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2021 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:- Eight (8) core units
- Seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- One (1) unit from Group A: Infection control
- at least three (3) units from Group B General electives
- up to three (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.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODQ96 | SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR01 | SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODR58 | SHBBMUP013 | Design and apply creative make-up | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODR27 | SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODR34 | SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply make-up for photography | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBG11 | SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODR03 | SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR24 | SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Infection Control Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A Infection Control elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR42 | SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ65 | HLTINF005 | Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group B General Elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWP0 | SHB30215 | Certificate III in Make-Up | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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