VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-up (Mandarin)

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Who Will Benefit From This Course

• ✔️Individuals aspiring to pursue a career as a professional fashion, theatre and media make-up artist.
• ✔️Beginner make-up enthusiasts seeking to develop professional make-up artistry skills.
• ✔️Freelance make-up artists looking to enhance their technical knowledge and industry-recognised qualifications.
• ✔️Beauty therapists and cosmetologists wishing to expand their services into fashion, editorial and media make-up.
• ✔️Bridal and special occasion make-up artists seeking to broaden their expertise.
• ✔️Individuals interested in working within the fashion, television, film, theatre and entertainment industries.
• ✔️Salon and beauty professionals who wish to offer professional make-up services to clients.
• ✔️Performing arts students and professionals requiring specialist theatrical and character make-up skills.
• ✔️Entrepreneurs planning to establish their own professional make-up business or studio.
• ✔️Career switchers interested in entering the beauty, fashion, theatre, television or media make-up industry.

There are opportunities for a graduate:
• Beauty salon
• Spa
• Hotel or resort
• Cruise ships
• Theatre
• TV/Film
• Own business

Why Choose This Course

The main aim of the VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-up (Mandarin) is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge in order to provide fashion, theatrical and media make-up to the general public and performers and to gain employment in the theatrical and media make-up industry.

This qualification also provides:
• The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the fashion, theatre and media make-up services outlined above effectively, in particular the structure and functions of the skin and common diseases and disorders that may affect whether a client should or should not receive treatment
• Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a fashion, theatre and make-up setting, such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving
• Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a make-up artist

Entry Requirements

• ✔️At least 16 years old
• ✔️Academic Requirement: At least a pass (Grade C6) in GCE O-levels or equivalent, or NITEC/Higher NITEC. Mature candidates aged 30 years and above with at least 8 years of relevant working experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• ✔️Language Requirement: At least a Grade C6 (minimum 50%) in GCE &039;O&039; Level Chinese, or an equivalent Chinese language qualification (e.g. HSK Level 4 or above), or pass the Academy's Chinese Language Placement Test.

Additional Notes

• ✔️Dates of the examination to be announced during course.
• ✔️All amount stated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD).
• ✔️Registration Fees refer to the price that the student pays the school for the sole purpose of processing the application requirements, and it is non-refunable.
• ✔️The maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 18 months from first date of course
• ✔️The Course Fee are non-refundable, unless there is no future class commence date by SOQ International Academy
• ✔️Local Student refers to Singaporean Citizens & Permanent Residents
• ✔️We do not issue Student Passes. “International Student” refers to individuals holding a valid Work Pass or any other long-term permit that allows them to reside legally in Singapore throughout the duration of their studies.
• ✔️Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness OR case-by-case basis through an interview, taking into account factors such as relevance of experience, learning readiness, career planning, and other relevant considerations. SOQ reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
• ✔️For further details, please contact our course consultant or email academy@soq.edu.sg for clarifications.

Expected Learning Outcomes

MODULE 1: Make-up
Equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to perform professional make-up applications safely and effectively for a variety of clients and occasions.

MODULE 2: Fashion, theatre, special effects and media make-up
Develop learners' advanced technical and creative skills to design and apply fashion, theatre, special effects and media make-up for professional production and performance environments.

MODULE 3: Professional conduct and business awareness
Enable learners to demonstrate professional conduct, effective client management and business awareness required to build a successful career in the make-up industry.

Total Training Duration
Learning Hour: 306 Hrs
Part-Time: 10 months
Full-Time: 6 months

Blended learning included:
• Classroom face-to-face theory & practical training
• Asynchronous e-learning for theory & practical revision
• Model practical
• Online quiz & Mock Up test

Mode of Assessment

• ✔️MCQ Theory Exam
• ✔️Practical Exam
• ✔️Portfolio of 30 characters – each learner should produce a portfolio of 30 characters which they have created

Recognition

• ✔️Awarded By: International Therapy Examination Council (iTEC)
• ✔️Training Provider: SOQ International Academy
• ✔️Registration No.: 201723514D
• ✔️Registration Period: 09 June 2026 to 08 June 2032

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Attendance requirement: Min 75% attendance
Course Completion Requirements: Fulfill at least 75% min attendance and pass all assessments
Assessment Method : MCQ Exam, Practical Exam, Portfolio of Evidence
Industrial Attachment: N.A.

Practical Hands-On Activities