HAIR AND MEDIA MAKE-UP Level 3 Diploma

Level 3
Further Education
Armagh Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

This qualification is aimed at you if you are looking to progress your career in media, fashion, hair and photographic make-up.

You are more likely to choose this qualification if you want to cover all of the skills and knowledge you will need to work as a senior hair and media make-up artist. The units covered in this qualification will give you a wider range of progression or employment opportunities as they cover both hairdressing and media make-up. It would allow you to work as a freelance operator or work for a fashion and media make-up company, working on hair and media make-up photographic shoots, for magazines, media, television or film work and special occasion events such as weddings.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants should normally hold one or more of the following:

15 points or greater, consisting of at least 4 GCSE at Grade C, or equivalent qualification profile from the Register of Regulated Qualifications. In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points.
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area).
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Students entering a full time Level 3 programme are expected to have already achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade C in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). Applicants admitted to a full-time programme of study without these qualifications in English Language and Mathematics will be required to undertake an Essential Skills course in Literacy and Numeracy respectfully. Applicants with a Grade D will also have the opportunity to undertake repeat classes in GCSE English Language and/or Mathematics.

Working with Colleagues within the Beauty Related Industries.
Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice in the Salon.
Creative Hairdressing Design Skills.
Design and Apply Face and Body Art.
Fashion and Photographic Make-Up.
Apply Airbrush Make-Up to the Face.
Camouflage Make-Up.
Media Make-Up.
Style and Dress Hair Using a Variety of Techniques.
The Art of Colouring Hair.

Candidates are required to complete both formative and summative assessments to demonstrate competence in practical skills and underpinning knowledge.

Students will be required to purchase a kit and uniform. Full details will be communicated to students.

The qualification allows you to progress to further learning such as the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management.

This qualification could lead to job such as senior hair and make-up artist, working in one of the following types of business:

Hair and beauty salon.
Photographic company (carrying out special occasion events such as weddings, proms).
Magazine - for fashion, hair, make-up photo shoots.
Film and production companies – TV, film, video shoots where models will need hair and make-up prepared.