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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| National Occupational Certificate: Make-up Artist |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 124489 | National Occupational Certificate: Make-up Artist | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-Services SETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Occupational Cert | Field 11 - Services | Personal Care | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 135 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 04 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0632/25 | 2025-06-03 | 2030-06-03 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2031-06-03 | 2034-06-03 | |||
| In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Make-Up Artist. A Make-up Artist applies different types of make-up which include day, evening and special occasions make-up, media, theatre, and film make-up, fashion and photographic make-up, face and body art, and camouflage make-up. A Make-up Artist also promotes make-up products and services to clients and can set-up a make-up business. A qualified learner will be able to: Typical character attributes include proficiency, efficiency, and effectiveness in applying different types of make-up in various context while ensuring health and safety of the client. The Make-up Artist must be a person of integrity and high ethical standards as they obtain or have access to confidential information about their client's health. Rationale: South Africa, which has a beauty market worth over R27 billion (2017), is a nation of diverse cultures and sub-cultures. This industry is undergoing its own metamorphosis, propelled by factors that include local beauty brands, an economically active millennial generation, and the impact of digital technology and connectivity, with growing the influence of blogging and social-media Influencers. Young people are becoming increasingly conscious of the role of make-up in the beauty industry. The ever-expanding beauty sector has significantly increased the need for make-up artists who are professionals that possess not only the requisite make-up skills but in-depth knowledge of make-up tools, cosmetic products and other related materials that assist them in creating unique looks tailored for diverse clientele. In addition, the fact that make-up artists are needed in so many different contexts - beauty salons, fashion and modelling studios, photo shoots, theatres, television and news studios, film sets, weddings and special occasions - emphasises the need for a qualification or training that comprehensively covers all the relevant make-up techniques, knowledge and health and safety aspects pertaining to make-up application. There is currently one higher education institution that offers an NQF Level 5 make-up qualification. Stadio (Pty) Ltd offers the Higher Certificate in Film and TV Make-up Design. While there are commonalities between the Stadio qualification and the Make-up Artist qualification, there are also significant differences. There is a part-qualification called Occupational Certificate: Make-up Consultant; it carries 47 credits and focuses only on Day, Evening, and Bridal Make-up. This qualification covers all the make-up techniques and includes an entrepreneurial aspect which will enable the make-up artist to launch their own business which will benefit the society. In the light of the high unemployment rate in the country this qualification has the potential of creating jobs and alleviating poverty, thus benefiting the economy of the country. The qualification will enable make-up artists to expand the local footprint of the occupation and enable them as individuals to compete and seek employment locally and internationally. Central to this qualification is the infusion of a culture of professionalism and service excellence that are key to the success of a make-up artist. Another significant dynamic in this industry is that there are many individuals who operate as make-up artists but who have neither any formal training nor any knowledge about the health and safety risks that accompany the use of certain make-up products. They often cause harm to their clients. This qualification will ensure the health and safety of clients seeking make-up services, Achieving this qualification will provide several benefits to the learner, including: Typical learners would be school leavers, unemployed and employed persons and those practising as make-up artists without any prior formal training. Learners working towards this qualification will find that the acquisition of competencies embedded in the modules will value to their job performance. As indicated above, the industry already makes an economic impact and it is foreseen that the local market will continue to increasingly enjoy the services of qualified make-up artists. This qualification was developed with a keen focus on aligning it with the standards set forth by the relevant Professional Body. It also allows for voluntary registration once candidates fulfil the necessary competency requirements. List typical occupation in which the qualifying learner will operate is Make-up Products Retailer. Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: In the development of this qualification the following stakeholders were consulted: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. For a Skills Programme, the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) must ensure all modular competency requirements are met prior to the FISA and keep record of such evidence. Upon successful completion of the EISA/FISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification or skills programme. Quality partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification are approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 3 qualification. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 52 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 47 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 36 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Consult client to ascertain information and prepare for make-up application.
2. Apply a variety of make-up types for clients in different contexts. 3. Promote make-up products and services to clients. 4. Implement business skills in the make-up artist sector. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Consult client to ascertain information and prepare for make-up application. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Apply a variety of make-up types for clients in different contexts. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Promote make-up products and services to clients. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Implement business skills in the make-up artist sector. Integrated Assessment: Formative Assessment Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities is used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification, or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed. Summative Assessment An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated, and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g., applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating: The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules. Or The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| An international comparability study was undertaken to identify qualifications similar to this qualification in terms of scope, cognitive levels and content of the curricula. The purpose of this exercise was to benchmark the Make-up Artist qualification against comparable qualifications in two other countries, namely, United Kingdom and New Zealand.
An analysis of the qualifications in these countries has revealed that there is a significant level of similarity between this qualification and those in the identified countries. United Kingdom (UK) The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Make-up Artistry, offered by the Learning Curve Group Hair and Beauty Academy amongst others, is a substantial vocational qualification that supports a learner to gain employment as a make-up artist. The units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. The qualification has a credit value of 50 in the United Kingdom and equates to 500 Total Qualification Time (TQT). The learners will also have the opportunity to further develop their understanding and skills by selecting several optional specialist units. To gain access to the UK qualification, a learner neither requires a Level 2 qualification nor any other experience. The qualification will prepare a learner to: The qualification includes the following mandatory units: (47 Credits) The qualification includes the following optional units: (minimum 3 Credits) Similarities The South African qualification compares very well with the United Kingdom qualification. There is extensive overlap in terms of modules and competencies, as shown below: Differences New Zealand The New Zealand Certificate in Make-up Artistry (Level 4) with optional strand in Face Casting, offered by the Southern Institute of Technology in New Zealand, carries between 120 to 135 credits depending on learner selection of the modules on offer. The qualification is designed to provide the beauty sector with make-up artists who have the skills and knowledge to design and apply make-up. Typical learners for this qualification should be school leavers. They should be minimum of 16 years of age, have attained NCEA Level 1 and have a desire to work as a make-up artist in a variety of industries. Qualifying learners will be able to: Qualification content Similarities Differences Conclusion Both the UK and New Zealand qualifications compare very well with the South African qualification. Overall, the UK qualification is closer in terms of make-up techniques but not as expanded as the theory in the South African qualification, e.g. human anatomy and physiology and cosmetic science for make-up artists. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation: |
| NOTES |
| Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
None. Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres, will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below. The curriculum title and code is: Make-Up Artist, 514205-000-00-00 Encompassed Trade: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: None. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Services SETA |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |