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This competition directly links to a job as a hair and makeup artist specifically in film, tv and media. It will test skills across a broad range of hair, makeup and SFX applications and understanding. Having the range of skills is crucial to gaining a role as a trainee in TV, Film and Media which will be the first step into a career as a Hair and Makeup artist.
Professional demeanour
Safe working practices
Professional attitude
Effective interaction with the client
High level of skill and dexterity
Management of time allocation
Ergonomic working methods
Registrations open 9am on Monday 3 March and will close midnight Friday 28 March
Entry Stage will be released on Monday 3 with a final deadline of 25 April, 2025.
Qualifier dates:
17 June: Abingdon & Witney College, Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1GG.
18 June: Cardiff and Vale College, City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5BF.
25 June: York College, Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2BB.
26 June: Wigan and Leigh College, Parson’s Walk, Wigan WN1 1RS.
27 June: North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College, Hinckley Rd, Nuneaton CV11 6BH.
To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK Final, we will provide relevant technical training and share mindset development techniques, to support them to remain focused on achieving success.
Prepare students and apprentices by engaging with our benchmarking resources to master their skills and mindset masterclasses to build confidence and resilience on the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab.
The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November, 2025.
Enhance learner preparation for competition with pressure tests (part of our benchmarking resources) to help master their technical skills, and mindset masterclasses to build personal skills.
