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Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy - Level 2

Summary

This course runs on a Tuesday evening 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Are you constantly watching social media to update your own make-up skills? Would you like to gain the knowledge and skills required to work in the creative make-up industry? This programme is designed for you if you have little or no experience but want to start a career in this dynamic, competitive and rewarding industry.

Your skills will be developed, providing you with the opportunity to develop your creative and artistic skills in make-up application. Blackpool and The Fylde College is expertly positioned to ensure that you have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills to support your career. You will learn practical skills that employers and leading industry experts identify as key to working in this ever-growing industry.

The focus of the course is the development of practical skills with the underpinning theory aspects of the skills required by the industry. You will also develop essential communication and customer service skills along with consideration for the environmental and sustainability.

The Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-up has been developed to support you in gaining meaningful employment or self-employment or as the entry requirement to Level 3 Theatrical and Media Make up course.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
25 Feb 2025
Bispham Campus
15 Weeks
24 Sep 2025
Bispham Campus
14 Weeks
25 Feb 2026
Bispham Campus
15 Weeks

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

This qualification provides you with eligibility to become a member of recognised professional bodies including The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

It has national and international recognition and so associated travel is also a benefit.

Careers for consideration include:

  • Theatre, film, print media and photographic studios
  • Beauty salons
  • Hair salons
  • Independent / self-employed / mobile / home based
  • Training

The primary aim of this qualification is employment but it also provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge further if you aim for achieving a level 3, or higher qualification.

The VTCT Diploma in Theatrical and Media Makeup is the natural programme of study for progression.

Key information

Entry Requirements

There are no formal for this course other than being 19+. You will, however, need to demonstrate good communication and dexterity skills as well as a keen desire to work with clients in a professional manner.

Qualification obtained

Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

How will I learn?

Units studied include:

  • Provide eyelash and brow treatments
  • Apply make-up
  • Instruction on make-up application
  • Client care and communcation in beauty-related industries
  • Follow health and safety practices in the salon
  • Display stock for sale in the salon