Blush Academy Cape Town
Registered Courses in Beauty Therapy, Make-up, Hair, Nails & Special Effects
International Diploma in
Advance Make-up & Prosthetics
UV20437 Apply Make-up
This unit is about providing make-up for a variety of occasions, including day, evening and special occasions. You will be able to work with a variety of skin types and apply a wide range of make-up products to different skin tones and age groups. You will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work.
UV30409 Camouflage Make-up
This unit is about providing skin camouflage applications to cover a wide range of often complex conditions, designed to restore the skin coloration of the surrounding skin tone. It also covers the use of a variety of specialist camouflage products.
UV30431 Media Make-up
This unit is about special effects and media make‑up. You will learn how to create casualty effects and character looks, using the application of small prosthetics. Consultation and design briefing, including the use of mood boards, are key elements of this unit.
UV30558 Apply Prosthetic Pieces and Bald Caps
Through this unit you will learn about applying, blending and coloring small prosthetic pieces such as ears, noses, chins and bald caps. You will also learn about the safe removal of prosthetics, as well as storage and cleaning methods.
UV30557 Create & Cast Prosthetic Pieces & Bald Caps
This unit is about creating small prosthetic pieces such as
ears, noses, chins and bald caps. From design, sculpting, casting to ready made prosthetic pieces.
UV30406 Apply Airbrush Make-up to the Face
This unit is about applying airbrush make-up to the face and body. You will need to show that you can carry out a variety of airbrush make-up designs and techniques, and you will learn how to use a range of airbrush products
UV30436 Style and fit Postiche
The aim of this unit is to develop your skill to an advanced level in fitting, styling and dressing various types of postiche. You will analyse the hair skin and scalp, identify the type of hair style to be worn, choose the correct type of postiche, incorporate the postiche into your hair design, use a form of ornamentation and advise your client on cleaning and maintenance. Throughout this process you will ensure you maintain an effective level of health, safety and hygienic procedures whilst you work.
UV30468 Client Care and Communication in Beauty related industries
This is a preparation for work unit which is based on capability and knowledge. This unit is about client care and communication in beauty-related industries. You will develop your ability to adapt the provision of client care and your communication skills, to the needs of different clients, as well as learn how to manage client expectations.
UV30440 Design and Apply Face & Body Art
This unit is about the design and application of face and
body art. The knowledge and practical skills achieved in
this unit include research and design and may include
manual and airbrush techniques.
You will be required to maintain effective health, safety,
hygiene and client care throughout your work.
UV21365 2D Visual Communication
This unit is about the design and application of face and
body art. The knowledge and practical skills achieved in
this unit include research and design and may include
manual and airbrush techniques.
You will be required to maintain effective health, safety,
hygiene and client care throughout your work.
Life Casting
This unit is about casting your model/actor. You will learn how to cast the entire head of your model and make a positive plastic life like replica of the actor. You will also learn how to cast a models teeth, ears and hands,
UV30491 Monitor & Maintain Health & Safety
Through this unit you will develop your skills in a supervisory role focusing on health and safety within your salon. You will recognise salon hazards, carry out risk assessments and then implement the necessary actions. You will monitor and support your colleagues to ensure your salon complies with health and safety requirements. You will implement and supervise salon procedures for all aspects of salon safety and security including the need for insurance.
UV30441 Fashion & Photographic Make-up
This unit is about designing and applying fashion and photographic make-up and includes incorporating current fashion trends, historical/period and special occasion make-up. You will also learn about make-up for both color and black and white photography.