Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
An exciting opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a professional make up artist as well as carrying out nail treatments. Learn how to create a complete make up look from planning, preparing the skin and applying make up. You will also be trained to carry out manicure treatments which provide an excellent base for learning to apply gel nail extensions.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Skincare
Manicure
Nail Art & Extensions
Anatomy of the Skin & Nails
Photographic Make Up
Professional Conduct
Building a Portfolio
Current Make Up Trends
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
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Career Progression
A chance to join a growing industry with many opportunities for the motivated person such as cosmetic counters in pharmacies and department stores, nail bars and beauty salons. For the more entrepreneurial it is possible to start a business