Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Professional Makeup and Hair Styling course is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a make-up artist and hair designer. Students will develop their design identity and professional and technical skills in hair styling, professional make up, nail enhancements and other beauty techniques, offering a rich and stimulating education and preparing you for future employment.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Bridal Make Up
Bridal Hairstyling
Creative Hairstyling
Upstyling
Nail Art
Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
Make Up Application
Photographic Make Up
Salon Health & Safety
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
Word Processing
​​​​​​​Components subject to change
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
Freelance hair and make-up artist for:
- Weddings
- Film Sets
- Photo Shoots
- Commercial Events
- Beauty Salon
- Spa/Health-farm
- Cruise Liners
- Nail Bar
- Self-employed mobile therapist
- Make-up specialist with Cosmetic Company
- Product Sales
- Cosmetic Sales Demonstrator