Free Level 2 Cosmetic Make Up Course in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, part-time during the day, over 25 weeks. The course covers cosmetic make-up techniques, skin preparation, and professional application skills. Daytime classes make it possible to study alongside other commitments. You'll work toward a VTCT cosmetic make-up qualification recognised in the beauty sector. This is a free cosmetic make up course for adults looking to develop professional skills at a manageable pace.
Who this course is for
Adult
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to prepare and cleanse the skin before make-up application.
You'll practise day, evening, and occasion make-up looks.
You'll develop colour theory knowledge to choose and blend shades effectively.
You'll learn how to identify different skin types and adapt your approach.
You'll apply make-up for different effects, including corrective techniques.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a beauty setting.
You'll build a working knowledge of professional make-up products and tools.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at Future Skills at Media City UK. Assessment is through observed practical work and portfolio evidence of the make-up techniques you've completed. You'll demonstrate skills directly on models or mannequins under tutor observation. Written or knowledge-based tasks may also form part of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Future Skills at Media City UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Make-up artist: working in salons, studios, or freelance.
Bridal make-up artist: specialising in weddings and events.
Beauty counter consultant: advising customers in retail settings.
Film and TV make-up assistant: entry-level work on productions.
Photographic make-up artist: working with photographers and agencies.
Beauty therapist assistant: supporting qualified therapists in a salon.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry (VTCT or City and Guilds): takes your skills further into specialist areas such as media, fashion, and special effects make-up.
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your skills into skincare, waxing, and nail treatments, opening more roles in salons.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the qualification many salon employers look for when hiring senior therapists.
