Hair and Beauty

Make-up Artistry level 2

Level

Level 2

Duration

1 Year

Start Date

6 September 2027

Qualification Type

Diploma

Course Details

What Will I Study?

Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up

Core topics include:

Working in beauty-related industries
Health and safety
Client care and communication
Apply make-up
Body art design
Eye treatments
Photographic make-up
Spray tanning
Styling and dressing hair
Colouring hair
Make hair additions.

Work experience is an essential part of all full-time study programmes. Learners will complete a minimum of 35 hours within an industry-linked environment per academic year/qualification.

How Will I Be Assessed?

VRQ Qualifications are assessed continuously based on module completion.

You will be assessed through:

Practical assessments on live models
Online theory exams
Verbal questions
Creating face charts and look books

What Could This Course Lead To?

The Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up is aimed at learners who are looking to start a career as a make-up artist. Learners can progress into employment, or further their studies by taking either of the Level 3 make-up qualifications. Also available are other qualifications at Level 2, such as beauty therapy or hairdressing, to broaden their skills base and support employability.

Level 3 Make-up Artistry – developing advanced make-up, creative, photographic, fashion or media skills.

Level 2 Hairdressing – developing cutting, colouring, styling and client-service skills.

Level 2 Beauty Therapy - developing further skills in industry of facial, manicure, pedicure and waxing.

Level 2 Nail Services– deveolping skill in manicure, pedicure, nail art and nail enhancements

Employment/industry experience – for example, junior make-up roles, beauty retail, make-up counters, salons, spas, photography/event work or assisting freelance professionals.