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Level 2 Award in Make-Up Services

Level 2 Award in Make-Up Services

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Make‑Up Services, designed for learners entering the beauty and aesthetics profession with a focus on foundational make‑up techniques. The program emphasizes client consultation, product knowledge, application methods, hygiene, and compliance with health and safety standards. Participants will gain the competence to perform professional make‑up services in salons, spas, and freelance settings while preparing audit‑ready documentation for regulated environments.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Level 2 Award in Make-Up Services
Total Credits 10
Guided Learning Hours 30
Qualification Time 60
  1. Introduction to Make‑Up Services Principles, professional conduct, and industry expectations.

  2. Client Consultation & Skin Analysis Identifying skin types, tones, and suitability for make‑up products.

  3. Preparation of Skin for Make‑Up Cleansing, moisturizing, priming, and base preparation.

  4. Day Make‑Up Techniques Natural looks, subtle enhancement, and workplace‑appropriate styles.

  5. Evening & Special Occasion Make‑Up Glamorous styles, contouring, highlighting, and advanced blending.

  6. Bridal Make‑Up Applications Long‑lasting techniques, cultural considerations, and client preferences.

  7. Corrective Make‑Up Techniques Concealing blemishes, balancing facial features, and enhancing symmetry.

  8. Health, Safety & Hygiene in Make‑Up Services Infection control, PPE, and compliance with industry regulations.

  9. Retail & Product Knowledge Advising clients on make‑up products and aftercare.

  10. Practical Assessments & Portfolio Development Real‑world salon practice, client case studies, and portfolio creation.

  • Builds competence in foundational make‑up techniques and client consultation

  • Enhances compliance with RQF, VTCT, and City & Guilds standards

  • Strengthens skills in day, evening, bridal, and corrective make‑up applications

  • Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and portfolio development

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in beauty therapy, freelance make‑up artistry, and advanced aesthetics

  • Learners entering the beauty and aesthetics profession with no prior formal qualification

  • Students seeking employment as junior make‑up artists in salons or freelance practice

  • Individuals aiming to progress to Level 3 Diplomas in Beauty Therapy (BTDN‑313) or Advanced Make‑Up Services (AMUS‑313)

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments + written exam + portfolio review

  • Format: Skills demonstrations, MCQs, client case studies, and oral defense

  • Total Questions: 50 theory + multiple practical tasks + portfolio submission

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total)

  • Certification: Level 2 Award in Make‑Up Services (MKUS)

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