VTCT (ITEC) & ABT Dual-Accredited Professional Make-Up Course | Beautorium Training Academy, Waterford
Turn your passion for make-up into professional skills with the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up at Beautorium Training Academy in Waterford.
This professional make-up artistry course is designed for aspiring Make-Up Artists, beauty professionals and creative individuals wishing to develop the practical and theoretical skills required to work in the fashion, photographic, bridal and commercial make-up industries.
From essential make-up application techniques to creative editorial looks, catwalk make-up and photographic artistry, students develop a versatile range of professional skills through practical training, creative assignments and industry-focused learning.
Our dual-accredited ITEC and ABT make-up training combines an internationally recognised awarding-body qualification with additional professional certification, supporting students who wish to pursue a career in the make-up and beauty industry.
Whether you're a complete beginner, an existing beauty professional looking to upskill or someone with a passion for creative make-up, this course offers a structured pathway into professional make-up artistry.
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up develops the knowledge, creativity and technical ability required to produce professional make-up looks for a variety of settings.
Develop essential make-up artistry skills, including:
Client consultation and skin assessment
Skin preparation and product selection
Understanding face shapes and facial features
Foundation matching and complexion correction
Contouring, highlighting and blending techniques
Eye, brow and lip make-up application
Creating balanced and professional full-face make-up looks
Adapting make-up techniques to individual clients and creative briefs
Explore professional make-up techniques used in fashion shows, editorial photography and commercial campaigns.
Training includes:
High-fashion and catwalk-inspired make-up
Editorial make-up techniques
Creating and interpreting professional design briefs
Developing make-up mood boards and design plans
Product selection, tools and creative application methods
Adapting make-up for different lighting conditions
Working within a creative brief and budget
Producing make-up suitable for colour and black-and-white photography
Learn to create professional make-up looks suitable for bridal clients, special occasions, commercial photography and other professional settings.
Develop techniques for:
Bridal make-up application
Natural and glamorous make-up looks
Long-lasting make-up techniques
Camera-ready complexion finishes
Adapting looks to individual client requirements
Develop your creative artistry through a range of specialist make-up styles, including:
Period and decade-inspired make-up
Creative editorial looks
Fantasy and artistic make-up
Fashion-inspired colour and texture techniques
Designing and adapting looks for themed photographic projects
Learn how to develop and adapt professional make-up design plans to meet client requirements and creative briefs.
Training includes:
Researching make-up styles and trends
Developing mood boards and visual references
Selecting appropriate products, tools and techniques
Planning make-up looks within a budget
Evaluating finished results
Adapting designs for photographic and fashion environments
Alongside practical make-up artistry training, students receive guidance in presenting and promoting their professional work.
This includes:
Preparing make-up looks for photoshoots
Understanding how make-up appears under photographic lighting
Developing a professional make-up portfolio
Photographing and showcasing completed work
Using social media to promote make-up artistry services
Building a professional presence as a Make-Up Artist
These additional skills support students who wish to pursue freelance make-up artistry, bridal work, editorial projects or other creative opportunities.
Our ITEC Level 3 Fashion and Photographic Make-Up Course is suitable for:
Complete beginners interested in professional make-up artistry
Aspiring Make-Up Artists aged 16 and over
Existing Beauty Therapists wishing to expand their qualifications
Practising Make-Up Artists looking to gain a recognised qualification
Individuals interested in bridal, fashion or photographic make-up
Creative individuals interested in editorial and fantasy make-up
Those considering freelance or salon-based make-up careers
Minimum Age: 16 years.
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up is designed to provide learners with the practical and theoretical knowledge required to perform professional fashion and photographic make-up treatments.
The qualification supports learners seeking employment or self-employment opportunities within the make-up, beauty, fashion and photographic industries.
Students work towards:
VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
A regulated professional qualification awarded following successful completion of the required assessments and examinations.
ABT-Accredited Certification
Additional professional certification through the course's ABT-accredited training component, subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements.
Professional insurance eligibility is subject to individual insurer requirements.
As Beautorium Training Academy is a recognised make-up training college, eligible students may apply for MAC Pro Membership.
MAC Pro Membership offers qualifying professional Make-Up Artists and students access to benefits that may include discounts on selected MAC Cosmetics products.
Membership applications, eligibility and available discounts are subject to MAC Cosmetics' current terms and approval.
Experienced Professional Make-Up Educators: Train with skilled Make-Up Artists and educators who actively work within the beauty and make-up industries.
Internationally Recognised ITEC Qualification: Work towards a professional make-up qualification awarded by VTCT (ITEC).
Dual-Accredited Training: Benefit from ITEC qualification training and ABT-accredited certification.
Practical, Creative Learning: Develop professional techniques through demonstrations, hands-on application and creative assignments.
Portfolio & Photoshoot Guidance: Receive mentoring to help present and promote your professional make-up work.
Small Group Training: Benefit from practical tutor guidance and a supportive learning environment.
Professional Career Development: Develop skills relevant to bridal make-up, commercial artistry, fashion, photography and freelance make-up services.
Course: VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
Qualification Level: Level 3
Accreditation: VTCT (ITEC) & ABT
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Previous Experience: Suitable for beginners and existing beauty professionals
Location: Beautorium Training Academy, Waterford
Training Format: In-person theory and practical training
Assessment: Practical and theoretical assessments in accordance with awarding-body requirements
Certification: Subject to successful completion of all qualification requirements
MAC Pro Membership: Eligible students may apply, subject to MAC approval
Deposits & Course Fees
Deposits and course fees are non-refundable where a booking is cancelled less than seven weeks before the scheduled course start date, subject to applicable consumer rights and the Academy's booking terms and conditions.
ITEC Examination Dates
ITEC examination dates will be confirmed after the course begins.
Please note that examination scheduling is determined by the awarding body and is outside Beautorium Training Academy's control. Examinations may take place several weeks after the final scheduled training session, depending on examiner availability.
Students must remain available to complete all required examinations and assessments.
Whether you dream of working as a Bridal Make-Up Artist, developing a freelance make-up business, creating editorial looks or working in fashion and photographic make-up, the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up provides a professional foundation for your career.
Develop your creativity, build your portfolio and work towards an internationally recognised professional make-up qualification with Beautorium Training Academy in Waterford.
Enrol today and take the next step towards becoming a qualified professional Make-Up Artist.
Terms & Conditions apply.
VTCT (ITEC) & ABT Dual-Accredited Professional Make-Up Course | Beautorium Training Academy, Waterford
Turn your passion for make-up into professional skills with the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up at Beautorium Training Academy in Waterford.
This professional make-up artistry course is designed for aspiring Make-Up Artists, beauty professionals and creative individuals wishing to develop the practical and theoretical skills required to work in the fashion, photographic, bridal and commercial make-up industries.
From essential make-up application techniques to creative editorial looks, catwalk make-up and photographic artistry, students develop a versatile range of professional skills through practical training, creative assignments and industry-focused learning.
Our dual-accredited ITEC and ABT make-up training combines an internationally recognised awarding-body qualification with additional professional certification, supporting students who wish to pursue a career in the make-up and beauty industry.
Whether you're a complete beginner, an existing beauty professional looking to upskill or someone with a passion for creative make-up, this course offers a structured pathway into professional make-up artistry.
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up develops the knowledge, creativity and technical ability required to produce professional make-up looks for a variety of settings.
Develop essential make-up artistry skills, including:
Client consultation and skin assessment
Skin preparation and product selection
Understanding face shapes and facial features
Foundation matching and complexion correction
Contouring, highlighting and blending techniques
Eye, brow and lip make-up application
Creating balanced and professional full-face make-up looks
Adapting make-up techniques to individual clients and creative briefs
Explore professional make-up techniques used in fashion shows, editorial photography and commercial campaigns.
Training includes:
High-fashion and catwalk-inspired make-up
Editorial make-up techniques
Creating and interpreting professional design briefs
Developing make-up mood boards and design plans
Product selection, tools and creative application methods
Adapting make-up for different lighting conditions
Working within a creative brief and budget
Producing make-up suitable for colour and black-and-white photography
Learn to create professional make-up looks suitable for bridal clients, special occasions, commercial photography and other professional settings.
Develop techniques for:
Bridal make-up application
Natural and glamorous make-up looks
Long-lasting make-up techniques
Camera-ready complexion finishes
Adapting looks to individual client requirements
Develop your creative artistry through a range of specialist make-up styles, including:
Period and decade-inspired make-up
Creative editorial looks
Fantasy and artistic make-up
Fashion-inspired colour and texture techniques
Designing and adapting looks for themed photographic projects
Learn how to develop and adapt professional make-up design plans to meet client requirements and creative briefs.
Training includes:
Researching make-up styles and trends
Developing mood boards and visual references
Selecting appropriate products, tools and techniques
Planning make-up looks within a budget
Evaluating finished results
Adapting designs for photographic and fashion environments
Alongside practical make-up artistry training, students receive guidance in presenting and promoting their professional work.
This includes:
Preparing make-up looks for photoshoots
Understanding how make-up appears under photographic lighting
Developing a professional make-up portfolio
Photographing and showcasing completed work
Using social media to promote make-up artistry services
Building a professional presence as a Make-Up Artist
These additional skills support students who wish to pursue freelance make-up artistry, bridal work, editorial projects or other creative opportunities.
Our ITEC Level 3 Fashion and Photographic Make-Up Course is suitable for:
Complete beginners interested in professional make-up artistry
Aspiring Make-Up Artists aged 16 and over
Existing Beauty Therapists wishing to expand their qualifications
Practising Make-Up Artists looking to gain a recognised qualification
Individuals interested in bridal, fashion or photographic make-up
Creative individuals interested in editorial and fantasy make-up
Those considering freelance or salon-based make-up careers
Minimum Age: 16 years.
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up is designed to provide learners with the practical and theoretical knowledge required to perform professional fashion and photographic make-up treatments.
The qualification supports learners seeking employment or self-employment opportunities within the make-up, beauty, fashion and photographic industries.
Students work towards:
VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
A regulated professional qualification awarded following successful completion of the required assessments and examinations.
ABT-Accredited Certification
Additional professional certification through the course's ABT-accredited training component, subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements.
Professional insurance eligibility is subject to individual insurer requirements.
As Beautorium Training Academy is a recognised make-up training college, eligible students may apply for MAC Pro Membership.
MAC Pro Membership offers qualifying professional Make-Up Artists and students access to benefits that may include discounts on selected MAC Cosmetics products.
Membership applications, eligibility and available discounts are subject to MAC Cosmetics' current terms and approval.
Experienced Professional Make-Up Educators: Train with skilled Make-Up Artists and educators who actively work within the beauty and make-up industries.
Internationally Recognised ITEC Qualification: Work towards a professional make-up qualification awarded by VTCT (ITEC).
Dual-Accredited Training: Benefit from ITEC qualification training and ABT-accredited certification.
Practical, Creative Learning: Develop professional techniques through demonstrations, hands-on application and creative assignments.
Portfolio & Photoshoot Guidance: Receive mentoring to help present and promote your professional make-up work.
Small Group Training: Benefit from practical tutor guidance and a supportive learning environment.
Professional Career Development: Develop skills relevant to bridal make-up, commercial artistry, fashion, photography and freelance make-up services.
Course: VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
Qualification Level: Level 3
Accreditation: VTCT (ITEC) & ABT
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Previous Experience: Suitable for beginners and existing beauty professionals
Location: Beautorium Training Academy, Waterford
Training Format: In-person theory and practical training
Assessment: Practical and theoretical assessments in accordance with awarding-body requirements
Certification: Subject to successful completion of all qualification requirements
MAC Pro Membership: Eligible students may apply, subject to MAC approval
Deposits & Course Fees
Deposits and course fees are non-refundable where a booking is cancelled less than seven weeks before the scheduled course start date, subject to applicable consumer rights and the Academy's booking terms and conditions.
ITEC Examination Dates
ITEC examination dates will be confirmed after the course begins.
Please note that examination scheduling is determined by the awarding body and is outside Beautorium Training Academy's control. Examinations may take place several weeks after the final scheduled training session, depending on examiner availability.
Students must remain available to complete all required examinations and assessments.
Whether you dream of working as a Bridal Make-Up Artist, developing a freelance make-up business, creating editorial looks or working in fashion and photographic make-up, the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up provides a professional foundation for your career.
Develop your creativity, build your portfolio and work towards an internationally recognised professional make-up qualification with Beautorium Training Academy in Waterford.
Enrol today and take the next step towards becoming a qualified professional Make-Up Artist.
Terms & Conditions apply.
