This competition directly links to a job as a makeup artist specifically in film, tv and media. It will test skills across a range of makeup and SFX applications. 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 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.
Qualifies to be held between May and June 2026
Coleg Cambria Deeside
York College
Other venues are to be confirmed.
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.