Certificate III in Make-Up

Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Release 1)

Modification history

Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up.

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

SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
SHBBMUP010 Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBMUP013 Design and apply creative make-up
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

Elective units

Group A: Infection control

HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards

Group B: General elective units

BSBESB304 Determine resource requirements for the new business ventures
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures
BSBESB406 Establish organisational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
SHBBBOS007 Apply cosmetic tanning products
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBFAS004 Provide lash and brow services
SHBBHRS010 Provide waxing services
SHBBMUP008 Apply eyelash extensions
SHBBMUP011 Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
SHBBMUP012 Apply airbrushed make-up
SHBBMUP014 Work collaboratively on make-up productions
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions

Qualification mapping information

Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up.