Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Cosmetics Level 3
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
UCOL
A practical, school-linked programme giving foundational skills in makeup, skincare services, client consultation, and beauty-related sales for learners interested in the beauty industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 9 months
This course requires 12 hours per week


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Professional Practice in Makeup & Skin Care
Describe and apply health, safety and hygiene practices; demonstrate use and maintenance of tools and equipment; understand makeup product knowledge and design theory; communicate effectively in a salon.

Skincare Service Knowledge
Understand structure and functions of facial skin, types and conditions; identify muscles and bones of the face and neck; conduct skin consultations; perform skincare services for makeup preparation.

Perform Makeup Services
Conduct consultations to determine makeup selection; apply makeup services to clients.
What You're Signing Up For
UCOL's Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Cosmetics Level 3 introduces secondary school students to fundamental beauty industry skills. Learners gain knowledge in makeup and skincare services, product consulting, skin condition understanding, health, safety, and hygiene, professional communication, and customer service in salons or cosmetic sales roles.
Course Content
- Health, safety, and hygiene in salons
- Use and maintenance of makeup and skincare tools
- Facial features, skin tones, and makeup design theory
- Makeup product knowledge and application styles
- Communication in salon environments
- Structure and function of facial skin and underlying muscle/bone
- Skincare consultations and preparations for makeup
- Performing makeup services
- Client consultations for makeup and skin services
- Cosmetic counter and sales skills
- Retail hair products and fragrances
- Merchandising, makeup and skincare promotional events
- Basic business, financial and sales processes for beauty industry
What you need to know first
Year 12-13 secondary school learners (NZ citizens, permanent residents, or eligible visa holders), aged 16 years or over
Applications must be received from participating schools

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty
Personal Care
Cosmetics

Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions in beauty salons
Cosmetic counter advisor roles
Beauty industry sales roles


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