VTCT Skills
    Level 3
    QN: 501/0896/7
    Curriculum Active

    VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1454 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Syllabus Units
    33 Units
    Guided Hours
    1454 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    2D Visual Communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use 2D mark-making techniques, - Be able to communicate design ideas using 2D visual communication techniques, - Be able to use formal elements in 2D visual communication
    2

    Apply airbrush make-up to the face

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan and prepare for airbrush make up
    • Be able to provide airbrush make up application
    3

    Apply Individual Permanent Lashes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for an individual permanent lash treatment
    • Be able to provide individual permanent lash treatments
    4

    Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for the application of small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
    • Be able to apply small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
    • Be able to maintain records, store and clean prosthetics and equipment
    • Understand the requirements of a design brief
    • Understand procedures for safe application and removal of prosthetics
    5

    Bridal Hairstyling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for bridal hairstyling services
    • Be able to create a variety of bridal effects
    6

    Camouflage Make-up

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for camouflage make-up
    • Be able to provide the application of camouflage make-up
    7

    Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to communicate and behave in a professional manner when dealing with clients
    • Be able to manage client expectations
    8

    Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan an image
    • Be able to create an image
    9

    Create and cast small prosthetic pieces and bald caps

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the process of creating small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
    • Be able to prepare for creating and casting small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
    • Be able to create and cast small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
    10

    Creative hairdressing design skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan an images
    • Be able to create an image
    11

    Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cutting hair
    • Be able to provide a cutting service
    12

    Design and apply face and body art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan and prepare for face and body art design
    • Be able to apply face and body art design
    13

    Design and Apply Mendhi Skin Decoration

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for Mendhi skin decoration
    • Be able to provide Mendhi skin decoration
    14

    Fantasy Hair Design for Performers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to research fantasy hair designs
    • Know the hair design requirements of a performance
    • Be able to create design ideas for hair in a production
    • Be able to realise hair designs on performers
    15

    Fashion and photographic make-up

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for fashion and photographic make-up
    • Be able to apply fashion and photographic make-up
    16

    Instruction on make-up application

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for make-up instruction
    • Be able to instruct on make-up application
    17

    Make and style a hair addition

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to develop a mood board
    • Be able to make and style a hair addition
    18

    Media Make-Up

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for media make up
    • Be able to provide media make up
    19

    Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to carry out a risk assessment
    • Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon
    20

    Production Arts Planning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know professional production roles and responsibilities
    • Be able to complete planning tasks for a production
    • Be able to fulfil a management role for a production
    • Be able to produce and use relevant production paper
    • work, documents and materials
    21

    Provide ear piercing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for ear piercing
    • Be able to provide ear piercing
    22

    Provide Eyelash and Brow Treatments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for eyelash and brow treatments
    • Be able to provide eyelash and brow treatments
    23

    Provide Eyelash Perming

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for eyelash perming service
    • Be able to provide eyelash perming service
    24

    Provide facial skin care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for facial skincare treatments
    • Be able to provide facial skincare treatments
    25

    Provide hair extension services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for hair extensions services
    • Be able to attach hair extensions
    • Be able to remove hair extensions
    26

    Provide self tanning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for self tanning treatments
    • Be able to provide self tanning treatments
    27

    Provide threading services for hair removal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for threading
    • Be able to provide threading
    28

    Remove hair using sugaring

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for sugaring treatments
    • Be able to provide sugaring treatments
    29

    Remove Hair using Waxing Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for waxing treatments
    • Be able to provide waxing treatments
    30

    Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for styling service
    • Be able to provide styling service
    31

    Style and fit postiche

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare and fit different types of postiche
    • Be able to style postiche
    32

    Wig services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare and fit different types of wigs
    • Be able to cut and style wigs
    33

    Working in beauty related industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the key characteristics of the beauty related industries
    • Know the working practices associated with the beauty related industries

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    501/0896/7
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2010