Once you have completed a Certificate III in Makeup (which is the minimum required qualification level for makeup artists in Australia), you may wish to further extend your skills as a MUA by completing a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy. A Cert IV is best suited for people who have a strong grasp of the fundamentals of being a makeup artist and are ready to learn more about the industry and challenge their skills. A Cert IV in Beauty therapy will give students more of an understanding of skincare, skin conditions and treatments and aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. Students will also learn about:
- Lash treatments
- Brow treatments
- Nail services
- Massage
- Waxing
- Communicating with clients
- Recommending the right treatments
- Retail/sales of makeup and cosmetic services and cosmetic products
All of the above skills are complementary to the fundamentals of makeup artistry. If you run your own business as a freelance MUA or self-employed MUA, a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy will allow you to expand your reach and better grow your business. Building on the skills you learn in a Certificate III in Makeup It will also assist you to work in a retail environment as a makeup artist, work in fashion as a runway specialist, work in photography (for instance, covering bridal and fashion), work in the film & TV industry, be a freelance makeup artist and work at cosmetic counters.
Course Info:
The duration of a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy to further qualify you as a cosmetologist and Makeup Artist (MUA) will depend on the individual institute, however you can expect an average duration of 1-2 days studying per week for 30-40 weeks.
Course Code: SHB40115
Accreditation: Naturally recognised qualification at Cert IV level
Cost: Starts at around $5,000 and can go up to $10,000 depending on where you study
Financial Aid: Tafe does offer a concession fee, however a Cert IV in Beauty Therapy does not qualify for Austudy
Further study opportunities include:
Click here to read more about Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics (SHB20116)
Click here to read more about Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30125)
Click here to read more about Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50115)
Click here to also view additional specialist courses that you may be interested in to complement a Certificate II in Makeup and further hone your skills.
Click here to also view additional specialist courses that you may be interested in to complement a Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy and continue to develop your skillsets as a qualified, professional Makeup Artist
Training and qualification requirements for courses and Cert IV’s can vary from state to state as a Makeup Artist and/or cosmetologist, so please select your state to get specialist info on requirements in your state
Australian Capital Territory – (02) 6205 8555
New South Wales – 13 28 11
Northern Territory – (08) 8901 1357
Queensland – 1800 210 210
South Australia – 1800 673 097
Tasmania – 1800 655 846
Victoria – (03) 9651 9999
Western Australia – 13 19 54
