New Zealand Certificate in Make-up & Skin Care (Introduction Level 3)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the beauty industry with people who have obtained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to competently perform large range of Make-up, Skin Care services, and client care, support services.

This qualification is suitable for learners who are wanting to gain a recognized level of competence and professional standards in Make-up and Skin Care.

What you’ll take out
Love make-up and skin care? Enter this colourful and dynamic industry and open the door to endless opportunities that can lead you anywhere.

You will enjoy learning about client consultations, fundamental make-up techniques for day, night and special occasion make-up, skin care services for different skin types, skin tones, ethnic groups, young and mature skin as well as giving advice, customer service and making product recommendations.

Content:

• Professional standards and expectations relating to a makeup and skin care workplace including associated health, safety and hygiene obligations.
• Client consultation to establish their needs, and decide on and agree a range of possible make-up and/or skin care services and products, and an appropriate course of treatment.
• Client advice on the selection and use of appropriate cosmetics and toiletries and assist with sales and promotional activities within a make-up and skin care workplace.
• Skills and knowledge of make-up and skin care services to meet client’s needs in accordance with industry standards.
• Skin conditions in order to advise clients about their possible implications in terms of proposed skin care and make-up services.
• Communicate professionally in a make-up and skin care workplace.