Beauty - Theatrical, Hair & Media Make-Up - Level 3 - Tonbridge

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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To achieve the Level 3 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry candidates must successfully complete both mandatory assessment components: * One externally set, internally marked, externally moderated practical synoptic assignment. The assignment requires candidates to identify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories, and knowledge from across the content area. Candidates will be judged against the assessment objectives. * One externally set, externally marked written test. The exam is designed to assess the candidate’s depth and breadth of understanding across content in the qualification at the end of the period of learning, using a range of question types and will be sat under invigilated examination conditions. In addition, candidates must achieve the mandatory employer involvement requirement for this qualification before they can be awarded a qualification grade

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Media Make-up Artistry aims to provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the make-up Industry. Following successful completion of this qualification you will be qualified to work in a number of employment destinations such as Photographic make-up artist, Editorial Make-up Artist, TV Make-up Artist, Video Make-up Artist, Freelance Make-up Artist, Specialist Bridal Make-up Artist.You will be taught by experienced vocational lecturers who have worked, or are currently working, in the Hair and Media Make up Industry and therefore have a wide and current experience of the industry's needs and trends. Students are expected to dedicate time for home study to develop and deepen the core underpinning knowledge, promoting long term memory. You will study the following content: * Working in the Film, TV and Theatre industry * Creating historical Hair and Make-up looks * Media make-up creative hair design * Fashion and photographic make-up * The creation and presentation of a look book and industry portfolio * Applying body art * Camouflage Make-up * Avant-guard Hair and Make-up * The evolution of cosmetics and retail * Specialist Bridal Hair and Make-up * Media Make-up blogging Your initial training is carried out on peers within your group, performing and receiving Hair and Media Makeup techniques from various eras and designs. You will be expected to behave in a highly professional manner at all times, within our teaching and learning environments, developing employability skills. Uniform and equipment will need to be purchased (refer to course costs) You will wear a uniform at all times and are required to bring all equipment with you for each salon session. Full participation and engagement in developing Maths and English, Employability Skills, personal development in behaviour, attitude and skills are compulsory and are monitored weekly and progress reviews are performed four times a year as part of the wider curriculum. This qualification provides a real opportunity for you to gain work specific skills and knowledge in Make-up Artistry as well as studying English and maths that would benefit you in your progression opportunities and into employment. It will provide an opportunity to connect your technical learning with real-life work placement through the work experience element of your course. There will be other non-qualification activities which you will engage in whilst studying such as enrichment activities which might include the development of employability skills, problem solving techniques, communications and client/model care, which are really important when thinking about working in this industry. You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set meaningful targets for yourself and to carry out self-evaluation and reflection.

To achieve the Level 3 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry candidates must successfully complete both mandatory assessment components: * One externally set, internally marked, externally moderated practical synoptic assignment. The assignment requires candidates to identify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories, and knowledge from across the content area. Candidates will be judged against the assessment objectives. * One externally set, externally marked written test. The exam is designed to assess the candidate’s depth and breadth of understanding across content in the qualification at the end of the period of learning, using a range of question types and will be sat under invigilated examination conditions. In addition, candidates must achieve the mandatory employer involvement requirement for this qualification before they can be awarded a qualification grade

You will need to have previously achieved a Level 2 Hair and Media Make up Artisry or Beauty Therapy qualification. Previous industry experinece would be considered. Your enrolment is subject to a successful interview, positive references/report evidencing, excellent attendance, behaviour and attitude and successful completion of taster sessions to include assessment of your underpinning knowledge and technical ability.