National code: CUA41220
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
Overview About this course
Gain the specialist skills to work as a wigmaker, hairstylist or make-up artist in the exciting screen and media industry. Learn to transform appearances as you bring characters or designs to life.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Design, apply, maintain and remove make-up
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Style a variety of hair types
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Work to design briefs and tight deadlines
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Make presentations
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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A thorough introduction to the screen and media industry with a comprehensive look at the various practices, expectations and roles that make this industry exciting and unique
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Experience working on a variety of projects to use in your creative portfolio
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A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
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This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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A passion for being creative
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A desire to move into film and TV production, or other make-up services
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An interest in, or understanding of, the skills and knowledge required in industry
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A drive for capturing a story for screen or TV
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Completed a Certificate III in Screen and Media or have equivalent industry experience
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Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Performing Arts Technicians
Performing Arts Technicians provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
60%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
4,500 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
38 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,350
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
46 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
29% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: wigmaker, make-up artist and hairstylist.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study 1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 4 core and 9 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply work health and safety practices CUAWHS312
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries CUAMWB401
Develop personal work priorities BSBPEF402
Work effectively in the creative arts industry CUAIND311
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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