Course description
Are you currently attending secondary school and looking to start a career in make-up? In this course, you will learn make-up design and application, customer communication and customer service skills, and brow and lash services to prepare you for work in a salon or as a freelance artist.
Your learning takes place at our training salon, The Studio, under the supervision of trained industry professionals. Upon completing the course, you may gain credit towards your VCE and work in places such as make-up studios, cosmetic counters, fashion and media sets or photography studios.
Work placement/industry experience
10 days of work placement over two years is strongly recommended. This may occur during the term holidays. The sourcing of placement will be the joint responsibility of the secondary school, the student and the Local Learning and Employment Network.
Possible career outcomes
- Make-up artist (fashion, beauty, freelance)
- Beauty and make-up advisor
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- Must be attending Secondary School
- The Gordon is committed to ensuring all students have access to the educational and support services they may need while studying. We do this by carrying out a pretraining review that is integrated with the application and enrolment process. For most courses, this review also includes a short literacy and numeracy assessment relevant to the course. The outcomes of the pretraining review assist our teachers and trainers in better understanding each student’s capabilities before training and enable all students to be matched to the right program.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | SHBXWHS003 | 40 |
| Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | SHBXIND003 | 45 |
| Design and apply creative make-up | SHBBMUP013 | 50 |
| Design and apply make-up | SHBBMUP009 | 45 |
| Design and apply make-up for photography | SHBBMUP010 | 30 |
| Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | SIRXOSM002 | 50 |
| Provide salon services to clients | SHBXCCS008 | 30 |
| Research and apply beauty industry information | SHBBRES003 | 20 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Apply airbrushed make-up | SHBBMUP012 | 30 |
| Greet and prepare clients for salon services | SHBXCCS009 | 10 |
| Maintain infection control standards | SHBBINF002 | 75 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Hands-on work
- Written assignments
- Team Projects
- The Studio Salon Assessments
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.93 | per hour | 390 | AUD $363.00 | AUD $4,290.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $4.65 | per hour | 390 | AUD $1,814.00 | AUD $4,290.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $11.23 | per hour | 390 | AUD $4,380.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $58.50 | Charged at enrolment | |||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.