Certificate II Makeup Services

Certificate II in Make-up Services has been designed as a standard entry level qualification for the Beauty industry. It applies to those wishing to develop the skills and knowledge to begin a career in the Beauty industry. Likely functions within the Beauty industry for those who achieve this level of qualification include working within clearly defined contexts and under supervision. It involves communicating in the workplace, performing routine salon/store functions, demonstrating skin care products and designing and applying make-up in general and specialist situations.

Entry Requirements

• You must be 15 years (or mature age)
• You must have successfully completed Year 10 of education
• You must have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
• You must possess excellent people skills

Career Opportunities/Vocational Outcomes

This course may lead to work in the Beauty Industry in areas such as Beauty Salons, and Hairdressing Salons and Day Spas that provide beauty services

Program Duration and Flexibility

To ensure individual learning interests, needs and styles are met; the Australian Academy offers both full-time, part time and Distance Education programs. These are:

• Full Time: 6 months
• Part Time: 12 months
• Distance Education (Determined by the individuals needs)

Students are provided with:

• Make-up accessories kit
• Linen set
• Student Top & Apron

Course Commencement

Courses commence in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants. Course commencement for Distance Education applicants will be decided on a case by case basis.

Delivery & Assessment Methods

Training and assessment is conducted in a friendly classroom setting that reflects a real salon environment. Training might include but is not limited to practical class sessions, written work, self-paced activities, group discussions, debate and practical work on clients. Practising on real clients will make the student’s learning experience unique. Working on “Real Clients” gives students the necessary confidence in a variety of situations, and also gives the opportunity to apply, in a practical way, what has been taught in practical class sessions.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Individuals with previous non formal and informal learning who have achieved the required learning outcomes, competency or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of a total qualification may be granted Recognition of Prior Learning.

Registration

Qualifications granted by AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Training and the Arts.

This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF 2007).

National Training Provider No: 31716

Course Structure

There are a number of Units of Competency that form the Certificate II in Make-up Services the Units of Competency listed below is included in the current Australian Academy course structure.

To achieve a Certificate II in Make-up Services15 units:

• 13 Core units
  
  • Core (refer to the unit list at the end of this section)
• 2 Electives Units
  
  • Electives (refer to the unit list at the end of this section)

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Unit Name
WRBCS201B	Conduct financial transactions
WRBCS202A	Apply techniques to update beauty industry knowledge
WRBCS203B	Provide service to clients
WRBFS201B	Demonstrate retail skin care products
WRBFS202B	Design and apply make-up
WRBFS204B	Design and apply remedial camouflage
WRBFS203B	Design and apply make-up for photography
WRRCS1B	Communicate in the workplace
WRRER1B	Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRLP1B	Apply safe working practices
WRRM1B	Merchandise products
WRRM2B	Perform routine housekeeping duties
WRRS1B	Sell products and services
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBEBUS301A	Search and assess online business information
BSBSBM301A	Research business opportunities
WRBBS201B	Provide manicure and pedicure services
WRBBS202A	Apply gel nail enhancement
WRBBS203A	Apply acrylic nail enhancement
WRBCS204A	Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services
WRBSS201B	Pierce ears
WRRCA1B	Operate retail equipment
WRRER2B	Coordinate work teams
WRRI1B	Perform stock control procedures
WRRLP2B	Minimise theft
WRRM5A	Monitor in-store visual merchandising display
WRRM6A	Create a display for small business
WRRO7A	Profile a retail market
WRRO8A	Develop innovative ideas at work