New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skincare (Level 3)

Start your career as a Makeup Artist!
This 16 Week course will provide you with all the skills and technical know-how to assess a client’s skin and apply a range of makeup looks. You’ll graduate prepared for a job with a top cosmetic house, to work as an entry level makeup artist or with the skills to pathway into our Level 4 Certificate.

Pro Makeup Kit

Receive your Cut Above makeup kit packed with professional makeup products for all the looks you’ll master.

Build your portfolio

Build your brand as a makeup artist, with hands-on training in looks from day to night, photographic to corrective, special occasion to artistry effects. Adapt and evolve your own signature looks by practicing on yourself and your classmates. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of work to wow prospective clients.

Exclusive industry exposure

Be the envy of your friends with “money can’t buy” exposure to the industry, through exclusive guest speakers and industry employment opportunities.

Entry is open to beginners and all applicants are considered however you must:

• Domestic applicants must be at least 16 years old.

• Demonstrate proficient use and understanding of spoken and written English.

• Have NCEA Level 1 (Year 11).

• International applicants must be at least 18 years old. International applicants must also have an IELTs General or Academic score of 5, with no band score lower than 5.

Domestic:

Tuition Fee: $7,994 (includes compulsory course cost of $559.00)  

International:

• Tuition Fee: $12,300 NZD

• Course Related Costs: $750 NZD