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Level 3
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Makeup
COURSE OVERVIEW
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up is a technical level qualification that provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a makeup artist.
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements to enable you to work effectively as a makeup artist including:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries Apply airbrush make-up to the face
- Camouflage make-up
- Media make-up
- Fashion and photographic make-up
- Style and fit postiche
- Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps
- Design and apply face and body art
- Creative hairdressing design skills
FURTHER INFORMATION
Age 16-18 Years
You must have successfully completed the Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Makeup or another relevant subject.
You must have a minimum of 3 x GCSEs at grade 3 or above – to include Maths, English and Science
A friendly mature attitude, good communication skills, punctuality and impeccable attendance, as well as taking pride in your personal appearance.
If English is not your first language, then you should have achieved a minimum of Level 1 in English reading, writing and listening.
An interview is required for this course.
We require a minimum of 95% attendance, so please ensure that you can commit to the course days/times prior to accepting any offers.
You must show commitment and flexibility as due to exams, department trips and training days, timetable changes may occur.
Age 19+
Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in GCSE English, Maths and Science is desirable, but not essential.
An interview is required for this course.
A friendly mature attitude, good communication skills, punctuality and impeccable attendance, as well as taking pride in your personal appearance.
If English is not your first language, then you should have achieved a minimum of Level 1 in English reading, writing and listening.
We require a minimum of 95% attendance, so please ensure that you can commit to the course days/times prior to accepting any offers.
You must show commitment and flexibility as due to exams, department trips and training days, timetable changes may occur.
Upon completion of your Level 3 qualification, you have the option to develop your knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification, Progress to higher education to our BA (Hons) Makeup and Hair for Theatre and Media degree at our West Durrington campus or a university of your choice. Or upskill with a Level 2 or 3 in hairdressing, barbering or beauty therapy.
Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become members of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).
As a specialist make-up artist, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, including:
- Professional make-up artistry settings working with performers
- Theatre, film, print media and photographic studios
- Beauty and hair salons
- Independent, self-employed, mobile and home settings
- National Health Service
- Product manufacturing and training
Internal assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)
Assessment is set, marked and internally quality assured by the centre to clearly demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. Assessment is sampled by VTCT external quality assurers.
External assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)
Externally assessed question papers completed electronically will be set and marked by VTCT. Externally assessed hard-copy question papers will be set by VTCT, marked by centre staff and sampled by VTCT external quality assurers.
Assessment explained
VTCT qualifications are assessed and verified by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work must be collected in a portfolio of evidence and cross referenced to requirements listed in this record of assessment book. Your centre will have an internal quality assurer whose role is to check that your assessment and evidence is valid and reliable and meets VTCT and regulatory requirements.
An external quality assurer, appointed by VTCT, will visit your centre to sample and quality-check assessments, the internal quality assurance process and the evidence gathered. You may be asked to attend on a different day from usual if requested by the external quality assurer.
You will be required to purchase a professional kit and uniform ( Approx. £600 )
(You may be eligible for a bursary to fund these items.)