This programme comprises 60 credits.
Professional Practice (15 Credits): To equip learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge required of a makeup and skin care technician.
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe and apply health, safety and hygiene practices and procedures to ensure both personal and professional safety in a salon
- Describe and demonstrate the use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in makeup and skin care
- Describe facial features, shapes and underlying skin tones and how this relates to makeup colour and design theory
- Describe makeup products and different makeup styles
- Communicate and converse effectively in a salon environment
Skin Care Services (15 Credits): To equip with learners with required knowledge of the structure and functions of the face and of facial skin types and conditions; and to enable learners to perform skin care services in preparation for makeup application.
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe and explain the structure and functions of the skin on the face, facial skin types and conditions
- Identify the principle muscles and bones of the face, head, neck and décolleté
- Conduct a skin consultation to determine skin type and condition
- Perform a skincare service in preparation for makeup application
Makeup Services (10 Credits): To enable learners to perform a range of makeup services.
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Conduct a client consultation to determine makeup selection
- Perform makeup services
Cosmetic Counter Sales and Services (20 Credits): To enable learners to provide advice on the selection and use of cosmetics and toiletries and assist with sales and promotional activities.
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Consult with clients to select and recommend skin care, nail care and makeup products to meet client needs
- Describe and explain retail hair products, fragrances and men’s and women’s toiletries in terms of meeting customer requirements
- Describe and explain basic business, financial and sales processes relevant to the beauty service industry
- Apply sales and customer service techniques and processes in a salon environment
- Assist with merchandising and makeup and skin care events