Certificate in Professional Make-up Central

Course details

Base/Preparation Work

• Foundation Application & Nose Shading
• Corrective Make-up (Contour Highlight & Shading)
• Blusher Application
• Eye Enhancement
• Eyebrow Shaping
• Lip Shaping
• Concealing
• Preparation before Make-up

Basic Make-up Look

• Leisure Day & Night Make-up
• Theory on Lighting
• ‘Nude Look’
• Theory on Colour Combination & Co-ordination

Specialized Make-up Look Part I

• Make-up for Male (stage & photography)
• Make-up for Elderly

Complimentary Techniques Part I

• Basic Manicure for Bride
• Basic Bridal Flower Arrangement

Classroom demonstrations followed by hands-on practice sessions, working in pairs. All students have to go through an examination after completing the training.

The examination consists of the following:

• Natural make-up practical exam (30 minutes)
• Sophisticated make-up practical exam (45 minutes)
• Theory Paper 100 questions (45 minutes)

Grading of the qualification

• The Practical Exam has to achieve at least a pass grade of 50%.
• The Theory Paper has to achieve at least a pass grade of 50%.

The Theory grade will be combined with the Practical grade to achieve an overall three grade that students may achieve:

• Pass Grade – 60% to 74%
• Credit Grade – 75% to 84%
• Distinction Grade – 85% and above

If a student is unsuccessful in any area, they will be expected to re-sit only the area where they have not achieved a pass grade, to which they will be referred. Referrals should be completed within 6 months of the original examination. Extensions to this time-frame must be applied for in writing.

Entry requirements

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Minimum academic qualification: PSLE or equivalent
• Language proficiency: Pass in English or Mandarin at PSLE or equivalent