Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-07-14 | - |
Program Overview
Certificate III in Make-Up
Course Overview
Embark upon a career in make-up and turn your passion for making people look and feel great, into a career in the thriving beauty industry. Our industry connected teachers will guide, develop and refine your make-up skills to gain that professional edge.
What Can I Do?
- Make-up Artist
Course Outcome
SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up
Professional Learning Environments
TAFE Queensland believes in providing professional and real-world training environments. Learn from the best in fully operational salons that will give you experience in a busy workplace setting that employers trust.
Recognition of Experience
Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we can help you fill in your gaps in knowledge to gain or upgrade your qualifications faster.
What You Will Study
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.
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
- SHBBBOS007 - Apply cosmetic tanning products
- SHBBCCS005 - Advise on beauty products and services
- SHBBFAS004 - Provide lash and brow services
- SHBBINF002 - Maintain infection control standards
- SHBBMUP008 - Apply eyelash extensions
- SHBBMUP011 - Design and apply remedial camouflage make-up
- SHBBMUP012 - Apply airbrushed make-up
- SHBBMUP014 - Work collaboratively on make-up productions
- SHBXCCS005 - Maintain health and wellbeing in a personal services setting
- SHBXCCS007 - Conduct salon financial transactions
- SIRXSLS001 - Sell to the retail customer
Ways to Study
- On campus
Study Locations
- Greater Brisbane
Next Intake
- Start date: 14 Jul 2025
- Duration: 6 months
What You'll Pay
- Full Fee: $5,670
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection Criteria
It is highly recommended that students have basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills or equivalent to Year 10, turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.
Resources Required
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a black shirt, black tailored pants (no leggings, jeans, skirts or shorts), and enclosed black shoes. You will be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation. The purchase of the TAFE Queensland branded uniform items may incur additional costs of up to $100.
You may also be required to purchase an equipment kit that contains items required for performing beauty services. Please note: the purchase of this kit may incur additional costs of up to $350. More details will be provided at enrolment or during orientation session.
Important Information
You should be comfortable with both providing and receiving treatments from other students during the course.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.
University Pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.