Hair and Beauty

4 courses

Make-Up courses

Make-up not only enhances your natural beauty, but also boosts your confidence and allows you to express your creativity. Our make-up courses allow...

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  • Statement of Attainment Intro to Makeup

    900-83034

    Step into the makeup and beauty industry with confidence and learn how to apply beauty industry knowledge to real world clients. Design a makeup plan, transform looks and enhance facial features using makeup techniques suited for a range of events.

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  • Certificate II Retail Cosmetics

    SHB20121-01

    Build a career that combines your love of make-up and flair for customer service. Learn in TAFE NSW beauty salons and graduate ready to find exciting work as a retail sales consultant in pharmacies, specialty make-up retailers and department stores.

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  • Certificate III Make-Up

    SHB30221-01

    Build your technical make-up skills and complement them with key industry knowledge. Learn from industry professionals and develop a range of make-up design, application and customer service techniques so you can thrive as a professional make-up artist.

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  • Diploma Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)

    CUA51020-06

    Learn from industry experts and practise your creative craft in a range of different contexts. Gain the skills needed to pursue a career as a hair and make-up professional as you get the opportunity to participate in a variety of high-profile events.

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Make-up course information

When you choose to study a make-up course, there are a wide range of flexible options available.

  • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choo...
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Who is a make-up course good for?

Anyone can put on make-up, but not everyone can do it well. To become a professional make-up artist, you need to develop your fundamentals. This includes a firm understanding of colour theory, a knowledge of...

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Make-up career paths

Make-up artists inspire confidence and highlight people’s beauty no matter the occasion. If you’re determined to become a qualified make-up artist, you need to learn core techniques and build on them, so you...

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do I enrol?

At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

  1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
  2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
  3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
  4. Follow the prompts to complete
  5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

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Why should I study make-up?

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