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SPECIFICATION for Make-up Arts Standards Authority (MASA) Award

BT2A2 - VTCT Level 2 MASA Award in Make-up Principles

(603/0905/2) Version 3

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About VTCT VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) was established in 1962 and has maintained its

position as the UK’s leading specialist awarding organisation for the service industries.

VTCT is regulated by Ofqual, QiW, CCEA and SQA to award Vocationally Related

Qualifications (VRQs), National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational

Qualifications (SVQs), and Principal Learning and Functional Skills qualifications. VTCT has

in the region of 100,000 learner registrations for qualifications annually.

For more information on VTCT visit www.vtct.org.uk.

All material in this publication is copyright of VTCT © Vocational Training Charitable Trust,

2016.

http://www.vtct.org.uk/

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Contents About VTCT ............................................................................................ 2

1 Qualification at a glance ....................................................................... 4

2 About this qualification ......................................................................... 5

3 Declared purpose ................................................................................ 6

3.1 Who is this qualification for? ............................................................................ 6

3.2 What does this qualification cover? .................................................................. 6

3.3 What could this qualification lead to? ............................................................... 7

3.4 Who supports this qualification?....................................................................... 7

4 Qualification structure .......................................................................... 8

5 Centre requirements ............................................................................ 9

5.1 Approval and recognition ................................................................................. 9

5.2 Resources ........................................................................................................ 9

5.3 Teaching staff................................................................................................... 9

5.4 Internal assessors .......................................................................................... 10

5.5 Internal quality assurers (IQAs) ...................................................................... 11

5.6 Record keeping .............................................................................................. 11

5.7 Total Qualification Time (TQT) ....................................................................... 12

6 External quality assurance ................................................................. 13

6.1 External quality assurance visits .................................................................... 13

7 Units .................................................................................................. 14

8 Glossary ............................................................................................ 21

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1 Qualification at a glance

Qualification title VTCT Level 2 MASA Award in Make-up Principles

Ofqual qualification number 603/0905/2

VTCT product code BT2A2

First registration date 01/01/17

Age range 16+

Total Qualification Time (TQT) 100

Guided Learning (GL) hours 58

Assessment This qualification will be assessed by an internally

assessed portfolio of evidence and final synoptic

practical examination.

Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this

qualification set by MASA or VTCT; it is recommended

that learners have an interest in the make-up industry.

MASA Centres should conduct initial assessments to

ensure learners are capable of producing evidence to

the required standard.

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2 About this qualification The VTCT Level 2 MASA Award in Make-up Principles has been developed to introduce the

learner to the beauty principles and the basic make-up artistry in a professional environment.

This qualification is designed for learners with little or no previous experience, this 2 week

programme provides a suitable platform to develop practical skills, techniques and

behaviours for further education, alongside work experience in the fashion and beauty

industry.

Specifically, this qualification has a clear statement of purpose (declared purpose) which

outlines who the qualification is for, the technical areas covered, progression opportunities

and details of the professional associations and/or trade bodies that formally recognise the

qualification.

This qualification has been designed with mandatory and appropriate content which

contributes to the overall qualification.

This qualification has been developed collaboratively with employers, professional

associations and key stakeholders. Because of this, the knowledge, skills and competencies

gained will provide the best possible opportunity for progression into employment.

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3 Declared purpose 3.1 Who is this qualification for? The VTCT Level 2 MASA Award in Make-up Principles is designed for learners with little or

no current experience. The MASA Award in Make-up Principles is a practical make-up

qualification aimed at 16+ learners who wish to pursue a career in the fashion and beauty

industry as a make-up artist.

3.2 What does this qualification cover? This qualification is based on attaining professional competence as a make-up artist and

includes the required elements to work effectively as such. Learners must achieve all

mandatory units:

Introduction to the art of make-up

Make-up kit and tools

Health, safety and hygiene

Professional ethics

Consultation, client care and communication skills

Colour and light theory

Skin analysis, basic anatomy and physiology

Preparing to apply make-up

Facial architecture

Primer, correction and camouflage make-up techniques

Natural assets and focus features

Bridal make-up artistry and consultation

Beauty make-up design

Apply beauty make-up: demonstrations, applications and practical workshops

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of

make-up and the make-up industry. They will also develop the ability to apply practically the

knowledge, understanding and skills required to work effectively as a make-up artist. In

parallel, learners will develop their communication skills, professional conduct skills and time

management skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.

Within the mandatory units, learners are required to complete set research tasks based on

make-up application and trends and complete a daily diary of their learning activity, showing

how this has been implemented. Alongside this, a learner journal and portfolio of evidence is

a mandatory requirement to track the learner’s progress and determine the learner’s

understanding and implementation of the knowledge required to attain professional

competence.

Transferable skills are those generic ‘soft’ skills that are valued by employers. The following

transferable skills are developed and assessed throughout this qualification:

Communication

Customer service

Commercialism

Problem solving

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3.3 What could this qualification lead to? The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the basic foundation skills of make-up principles to prepare for employment as a counter consultant for a make-up brand, or to enter the profession of freelance make-up artistry as a bridal artist. Learners may also want to assist a more senior make-up artist within the fashion, beauty or media industry. This qualification is a prerequisite to the MASA Diploma and MASA Advanced Diploma courses.

3.4 Who supports this qualification? This qualification has been developed collaboratively with employers, educators and professional make-up and hair artists across all areas of the industry. This qualification is formally supported by The London School of Beauty and Make-Up and Urban retreat. Name Website address The London School of Beauty and Make-Up www.beauty-school.co.uk Urban Retreat www.urbanretreat.co.uk

http://www.beauty-school.co.uk/

http://www.urbanretreat.co.uk/

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4 Qualification structure To be awarded the MASA Award in Make-up Principles learners must achieve all mandatory

units and pass the final practical assessment.

The TQT required to achieve this qualification is 100.

VTCT product code

Unit title Level GL Ofqual unit number

Mandatory units

UBT233 Introduction to the art of make-up 2 2 A/615/4204

UBT234 Make-up kit and tools 2 2 L/615/4174

UBT235 Health, safety and hygiene 2 3 R/615/4175

UBT236 Professional ethics 2 2 H/615/4178

UBT237 Consultation, client care and communication skills

2 2 K/615/4179

UBT238 Colour and light theory 2 2 F/615/4205

UBT239 Skin analysis, basic anatomy and physiology

2 2 M/615/4183

UBT240 Preparing to apply make-up 2 2 T/615/4184

UBT241 Facial architecture 2 2 J/615/4187

UBT242 Primer, correction and camouflage make-up techniques

2 2 L/615/4188

UBT243 Natural assets and focus features 2 2 L/615/4191

UBT244 Bridal make-up artistry and consultation 2 4 R/615/4192

UBT245 Beauty make-up design 2 3 D/615/4194

UBT246 Apply beauty make-up: demonstrations, applications and practical workshops

2 28 M/615/4197

Assessment

Practical make-up exam: create two looks: natural and glamorous

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5 Centre requirements 5.1 Approval and recognition This qualification has been developed for delivery exclusively by the London School of

Beauty and Make-up, and any centre approved by VTCT and MASA. This includes all future

VTCT and MASA franchise agreements for the delivery of such.

5.2 Resources Centres must possess the physical resources needed to support the delivery of the

programme and assessment of knowledge and skills, which should therefore be of industry

standard. Specific resources and requirements:

Multi-use room for theoretical and practical work, with clean tables/surface and chairs

Make-up application stations with mirrors and sufficient lighting available

Make-up and skincare products for learners to use

Hygiene and sanitisation materials for learners to utilise

MASA learner materials (workbook and colour wheel)

Technically competent staff to deliver the training

5.3 Teaching staff In order to deliver this qualification, teaching staff must:

Have a minimum of five years industry experience

Hold a relevant make-up qualification

Understand the qualification’s structure and content, and the learning outcomes they are

delivering

Have credible experience of teaching the required qualification modules and have full

understanding of the practical implementation of the learned modules

Maintain their knowledge of the curriculum requirements and current trends and

requirements in relation to make-up artistry

Hold a teaching qualification from the list below:

- Teacher Training Qualification (Undergrad/Postgrad)

- Accredited Institution PG Cert in Teaching and Supporting Learning (e.g. HEA

UKPSF)

- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

- Level 3 Award in Education and Training

In order to deliver this qualification, freelance guest make-up and/or hair artists must:

Have a minimum of five years industry experience

Preferably hold a teaching qualification and/or have teaching experience

Be an expert in the area of the course they intend to teach

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5.4 Internal assessors Internal assessment includes internally assessed practical assessments that are provided for

each unit.

In order to assess learners working towards this qualification, assessors must:

Understand the assessment process

Have recent and relevant industry experience in the specific area they are assessing

While the assessor/verifier and assessors/internal quality assurance units are valued as

qualifications for centre staff, they are not currently a requirement for this qualification. It

is strongly recommended, however that staff must be able to show occupational

competence, through mapping their competence and knowledge against the relevant

NOS and the assessor and verifier requirements

Have credible experience of assessment within a teaching and/or training environment

Undertake activities which contribute to their continuing professional development (CPD)

Assessors must assess learners’ work in accordance with the assessment set out in this

specification.

For information on the roles, responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities of assessors,

refer to VTCT’s Centre Handbook, which can be downloaded from the VTCT website.

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5.5 Internal quality assurers (IQAs) Centres must have a rigorous internal quality assurance system in place. Centres must have an IQA to ensure assessment decisions are consistently applied

between assessors, and that learner work is to the required standard. Each assessor’s work

must be checked and confirmed by the IQA. Assessment decisions must be standardised to

ensure that all learners’ work has been assessed to the same standard and is fair, valid and

reliable.

The IQA must observe assessors carrying out assessments, review assessment decisions

from the evidence provided and hold standardisation meetings with the assessment team to

ensure consistency in the use of documentation and interpretation of the qualification

requirements.

Evidence of internal quality assurance must be recorded, retained and made available for

the external quality assurer (EQA).

In order to internally quality assure learners working towards this qualification, IQAs must:

Be occupationally competent in the area they are quality assuring

Understand the assessment and internal quality assurance processes

Have recent and relevant industry experience in the specific area they are quality

assuring

Have credible experience of assessment and internal quality assurance within a teaching

and/or training environment

It is recommended that staff responsible for quality assurance within centres hold an

Internal Quality Assurance qualification, although this is not a formal requirement

Undertake activities which contribute to their continuing professional development (CPD)

For information on the roles, responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities of IQAs, and

internal quality assurance more generally, refer to VTCT’s Centre Handbook, which can be

downloaded from the VTCT website.

5.6 Record keeping Centres must produce and retain records that include:

Learners on programme, including, learner name, date of birth, contact details,

assessor’s name, IQA’s name, and registration date with VTCT

Assessment plans and IQA sampling plans

Learner assessment records detailing who assessed what and when, the assessment

methods used, the location of the supporting evidence and the assessment

decision/grade awarded, with supporting evidence

Records of internal quality assurance activity detailing who internally quality assured

what and when, the sample selected and its rationale, records of IQA standardisation

meetings, assessor and IQA competence records, monitoring records of assessor/IQA

progress towards achievement of the relevant assessor/internal quality assurance

qualifications and requirements for the retention of learner evidence

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5.7 Total Qualification Time (TQT) TQT is defined under the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition, General Condition J1.8, as the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required in order for a learner to achieve and demonstrate achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. TQT is comprised of the following two elements:

the number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for Guided Learning, and

an estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place as directed – but, unlike Guided Learning, not under the immediate guidance or supervision of – a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

The TQT for this qualification is detailed in Section 4 of this specification.

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6 External quality assurance 6.1 External quality assurance visits This qualification is externally verified by VTCT. Centres delivering this qualification will have

a minimum of one external quality assurance visit per year. Between visits EQAs are

available to offer advice and guidance on any aspect of quality assurance, via telephone or

email; additional quality assurance visits can be arranged.

On a centre visit an EQA:

Verifies that appropriate staff and sufficient resources are in place and that the centre is

continuing to meet the criteria specified in the centre contract

Checks that the centre’s policies and procedures, specifically those that relate to internal

standardisation and record keeping, continue to meet VTCT’s requirements

Samples learner work in line with VTCT’s sampling strategy to verify that it is to the

required standard

Reviews evidence of the activities that have been undertaken to standardise

assessments

Samples work and observes assessments at/from different sites if the centre operates at

more than one location, from different centres and IQAs and at different stages of

delivery. All samples are selected by the EQA

Centres must provide assessment plans to their EQA at the earliest possible opportunity so

that the EQA can plan to undertake visits that coincide with any practical assessments taking

place at the centre, so that external verification can take place.

Random sampling is arranged between the centre and the EQA. The EQA will choose a

sample of named learners to cover a variety of skills, knowledge, units and assessors.

Through the sampling process, the EQA will seek to assure that all assessment decisions

made at the centre are consistent, fair, valid and reliable. The EQA will also seek to confirm

that all assessments conducted meet national standards.

Depending on their findings, the EQA may take different courses of action, including

agreeing with the centre an improvement plan and timeline for improvement, increasing the

sample size which may result in a further quality assurance visit (chargeable to the centre) or

sanctions may be applied in accordance with the VTCT Sanctions Policy.

VTCT operates a rigorous quality assurance system which includes external verification,

targeted and unannounced spot checks, risk-based centre analysis profiles (supported by

statistical monitoring/evidence) and high sampling of centres delivering this qualification.

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7 Units

Code Unit title Learning outcome Performance criteria Evidence

A100 Beauty basics

UBT233

(A101)

Introduction to the art of make-up

LO1 (A101.1) Understand the fashion and beauty industry

P1 (A101.1.1) Explain the fashion and beauty industry

Tutor lead professional discussion – written answer in back of workbook

LO2 (A101.2) Understand how the role of the make-up artist fits and holds relevance

P2 (A101.2.1) Describe how the role of the make-up artist fits


P3 (A101.2.2) Explain how the role holds relevance


UBT234

(A102)

Make-up kit and tools

LO1 (A102.1) Understand the basic range of cosmetic products required for a professional make-up artist kit

P1 (A102.1) Describe the use of the range of cosmetic products required for a professional make-up artist kit


LO2 (A102.2) Understand the key ingredients in cosmetics

P2 (A102.2) Describe the key ingredients in cosmetics

Page 6 In the workbook

LO3 (A102.3) Understand the effects of the various ingredients

P3 (A102.3) Describe the effects of the key ingredients in cosmetic preparations


LO4 (A102.4) Be able to organise, set up and store a make-up kit

P4 (A102.4) Demonstrate how to organise, set up and store make-up kits

Practical demonstration (learner)

UBT235

(A103)

Health, safety and hygiene

LO1 (A103.1) Understand the relevant health, safety and

P1 (A103.1) Identify the organisational and legal requirements related to make-up application and services

Pre course reading and tasks – pages 8 and 9

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hygiene implications for make-up application

P2 (A103.1.1) Identify the hygiene measures for make-up application and removal


LO2 (A103.2) Be able to apply the correct hygiene procedures for make-up application and removal

P3 (A103.2.1) Demonstrate how to effectively sterilise tools, equipment and dispose of waste


UBT236

(A104)

Professional ethics

LO1 (A104.1) Understand professional working relationships and formal industry procedures

P1 (A104.1) Identify professional working relationships, and procedures within the industry


LO2 (A104.3) Understand how to identify and treat irritation/contra-actions to make-up, skincare and hair products

P2 (A104.3) Explain the actions to take in the event of an irritation/contra-action occurring during application

Written answer in back of workbook

LO3 (A104.2) Be able to apply correct posture and positioning for make-up application

P3 (A104.2) Demonstrate the correct posture and positioning for make-up application


LO4 (A104.4) Be able to show good posture of self and client/model

P4 (A104.4) Demonstrate good posture of self and client/model


UBT237

(A105)

Consultation, client care and communication skills

LO1 (A105.1) Understand the communication and behaviours required when working as a make-up artist

P1 (A105.1) Explain the communication and behaviours required when working as a make-up artist


P2 (A105.1.2) Explain consultation techniques used to identify make-up application objectives


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LO2 (A105.4) Understand the ideal environmental conditions suited for make-up application

P3 (A105.4) Explain the environmental factors to consider during a make-up application


LO3 (A105.2) Be able to provide client consultations to identify make-up application objectives

P4 (A105.2.2) Provide client consultations to identify make-up application objectives


LO4 (A105.3) Be able to communicate general make-up application instructions to clients

P5 (A105.3) Demonstrate make-up application instructions


UBT238

(A106)

Colour and light theory

LO1 (A106.2) Understand the principles of mixing colour in relation to make-up

P1 (A106.1.3) Understand how adding black or white will affect a colours property

Practical colour wheel worksheet – back of workbook

LO2 (A106.1) Be able to apply the principles of colour theory

P2 (A106.1.1) Demonstrate the principles of colour theory


P3 (A106.1.2) Explain how to use the colour wheel and how this affects make-up colour selection


LO3 (A106.3) Be able to show the principles of colour theory

P4 (A106.3.1) Demonstrate the principles of colour theory in relation to make-up application

Practical learner observation

UBT239

(A107)

Skin analysis, basic anatomy and physiology

LO1 (A107.2) Understand how to Identify clients skin type and condition

P1 (A107.2) Identify and recognise different skin types, conditions and characteristics

Face charts

LO2 (A107.4) Understand the facial bone structure

P2 (A107.4) Identify the position of cranial and facial bones

Pre course reading and tasks – page 15

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LO3 (A107.5) Understand the position of facial muscles

P3 (A107.5) Identify the position and function of facial, neck and scalp muscles


LO4 (A107.6) Understand the structure of the skin

P4 (A107.6) Describe the structure of the skin


LO5 (A107.7) Understand the functions of the skin

P5 (A107.7) Explain the function of the skin


LO6 (A107.8) Understand how to correctly identify and recognise different skin types, conditions and characteristics

P6 (A107.8) Describe how to identify and recognise different skin types, conditions and characteristics


LO7 (A107.9) Understand how to recognise and identify different skin diseases and disorders which are contra-indicated to make-up application

P7 (A107.9) Describe how to recognise different skin diseases and disorders which are contra-indicated to make-up application


LO8 (A107.10) Understand and have an awareness of other contra-indications to make-up application

P8 (A107.10) Describe any other factors that may be seen as a contra-indication to make-up application


LO9 (A107.1) Be able to assess client skin attributes and conditions

P9 (A107.1.1) Demonstrate how to assess client skin attributes and conditions


P10 (A107.1.2) Demonstrate the questions used to gain key information about clients skincare routine and concerns


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LO10 (A107.3) Be able to conclude skin observations and recommend products suitable for clients skin type and concerns

P11 (A107.30) Demonstrate the questions used to gain key information in order to make skin care recommendations


A200 Beauty make-up

UBT240

(A201)

Preparing to apply make-up

LO1 (A201.2) Be able to demonstrate the use of hygiene procedures for make-up removal and application, sterilisation of tools, equipment and waste disposal

P1 (A201.2) Demonstrate hygiene procedures for make-up removal, application, sterilisation of tools, equipment and waste disposal


UBT241

(A202)

Facial architecture

LO1 (A202.1) Understand how to identify different face shapes and features

P1 (A202.1) Identify different face shapes and features

Face charts

P2 (A202.1.2) Describe how the face shapes influence make-up application


UBT242

(A203)

Primer, correction and camouflage make-up techniques

LO1 (A203.1) Understand the use of primers, correction and camouflage products and application techniques

P1 (A203.1.1) Describe the effective skin priming, correction and camouflage techniques


P2 (A203.1.2) Identify the products, tools and techniques available for skin priming, correction and camouflage


LO2 (A203.2) Be able to show the use of primers, correction and camouflage products and application techniques

P3 (A203.2) Demonstrate the effective skin priming, correction and camouflage techniques using the products, tools and techniques available


UBT243

(A204)

Natural assets and focus features

LO1 (A204.1) Be able to identify the clients/models natural assets and features

P1 (A204.1) Demonstrate on a face chart how to identify the clients natural assets and features

Face chart - workbook

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UBT244

(A205)

Bridal make-up artistry and consultation

LO1 (A205.1) Understand the key factors of the bridal make-up artistry business

P1 (A205.1) Explain the key influential factors of bridal make-up artistry business


UBT245

(A206)

Beauty make-up design

LO1 (A206.2) Understand the acceptable time limits for application

P1 (A206.2) Explain the time limits that are acceptable within the make-up industry


LO2 (A206.1) Be able to balance and design a complete make-up look

P2 (A206.1) Demonstrate how to balance and design a complete make-up look that suits the client/model and meet any brief provided


UBT246

(A207)

Apply Beauty make-up: demonstrations, applications and practical workshops

LO1 (A207.1) Be able to use a range of skin preparation products

P1 (A207.1) Demonstrate a range of skin preparation products available to meet any skin type, tone or colour

Face charts complete with before and after photos

LO2 (A207.2) Be able to select make-up products according to clients brief, specifications or according to the production or occasion

P2 (A207.2) Demonstrate how to select make-up products that will meet the requirements of the brief, specifications or according to the production or occasion

Practical observation (learner)

LO3 (A207.3) Be able to select the appropriate foundation/concealer/corrector to meet the clients skin type/needs

P3 (A207.3) Demonstrate the selection and application of appropriate foundation/concealer/corrector to meet the clients skin type/needs

Face charts including before and after photos

LO4 (A207.4) Be able to select appropriate facial contouring, bronzing and blush techniques

P4 (A207.4) Demonstrate a range of facial contouring, bronzing and blush techniques


LO5 (A207.5) Be able to shape and proportion the eyebrows using make-up products

P5 (A207.5) Demonstrate how to shape and proportion the eyebrow using make-up products

Workbook task and face charts

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LO6 (A207.6) Be able to apply mascara

P6 (A207.6) Demonstrate how to apply mascara


LO7 (A207.7) Be able to apply false strip and individual cluster eyelashes

P7 (A207.7) Demonstrate the effective application of false strip lashes and individual cluster eyelashes


LO8 (A207.8) Be able to select balancing, correcting enhancing and styling techniques for the eyes

P8 (A207.8) Demonstrate a range of eye make-up balancing (correcting) enhancing and styling techniques


LO9 (A207.9) Be able to apply a lip colour

P9 (A207.9) Demonstrate the application of lip colour


A208 Practical make-up exam (Create two looks: natural and glamorous)

A208.1 Demonstrate a natural and glamorous make-up look under examination conditions. Learners will be marked against set criteria by the assessor

A208.1 Practical Make-up Exam, learners to produce two looks: Natural and Glamorous under examination conditions

Assessment evidence

A208.2 Evidence to include: mood boards, face charts, before and after photographs and a written explanation of the look

A208.2 Be able to plan the image

Face chart – assessment evidence

A208.3 Assessor will mark learners in accordance with practical assessment marking criteria

A208.3 Be able to execute the make-up techniques and design to create the image

Practical make-up assessment

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8 Glossary VTCT product code The code allocated by VTCT. This should be used when communicating directly with VTCT. Title Reflects the content of the unit. Unit reference number This is the unit reference number as detailed on Ofqual’s Register of Regulated Qualifications. Level This represents the level of achievement. The National Qualifications Framework level descriptors and similar qualifications at this level inform the allocation of the unit level. Guided Learning (GL) hours All units have GL assigned to them. This is the time a learner spends:

being taught or given instruction by a lecturer, tutor, supervisor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

Overview Provides a summary of what learners will cover in a unit, and outlines the knowledge, understanding and skills to be developed. Learning outcomes Specify what a learner will know, understand and be able to do as a result of completing a unit. Assessment requirements Details the assessments that must be completed and achieved to be awarded a unit. For more information on assessment methods see Section 6 of this specification. Assessment criteria Assessment criteria specify the minimum standard required by the learner to achieve the relevant grade. Learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence to achieve the grade.

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