List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish make-up requirements. | 1.1 Confirm make-up requirements with client. 1.2 Identify contraindications and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 1.3 Cleanse face or body to remove make-up as required. 1.4 Identify skin type, condition, colour, tone and undertone to select airbrush foundation. |
2. Design make-up plan. | 2.1 Design airbrush make-up plan. 2.1 Confirm make-up plan with client. 2.2 Select make-up products and additional equipment. |
3. Apply airbrushed make-up. | 3.1 Prepare service area, equipment and self. 3.2 Set compressor and test airbrush flow and pressure prior to make-up application. 3.3 Airbrush foundation with circular movements for complete and even skin coverage. 3.4 Apply highlighting and shading to required facial areas and use stencils and make-up shields as needed. 3.5 Adjust distance, pressure, and airbrushing movements throughout make-up application. 3.6 Seek client feedback to evaluate make-up application and adjust as required. 3.7 Apply setting powder or finishing products, allowing sufficient time for make-up to set. |
4. Provide post service advice. | 4.1 Provide advice on make-up products and techniques for application, to maintain make-up. 4.2 Provide advice for make-up removal and recommend make-up removal products. |
5. Clean service area. | 5.1 Clean surfaces and airbrush equipment following manufacturer instructions. 5.2 Replenish service area as required. 5.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
communicate, follow and adjust make-up plan to provide safe and appropriate airbrush make-up for at least five different clients suitable for the following established client make-up objectives:
day
evening
mature skin
tattoo, or bruise coverage
fantasy make-up for face or body
design and record make-up plan for each client specifying details of:
areas requiring corrective make-up
client image and occasion
colour analysis and design
contraindications to make-up services
facial shape
highlighting and shading
products and application techniques
skin types and conditions
operate airbrush gun and compressor to demonstrate the following airbrushing techniques and precautions:
free-hand and stencils
circular movements
long brush stroke
avoid splatter
avoid excess product application
increase and decrease compressor pressure for optimal and safe make-up application
adjust spray patterns based on distance to client’s skin
maintain airbrush gun through cleaning and maintenance according to manufacturer instructions
manage product quantities to avoid waste of consumables
present self, according to organisational policy
comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to make-up services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services:
client record management
equipment use and maintenance
incident reporting
linen use and laundry procedures
personal hygiene and presentation
presentation of treatment area
waste disposal
work health and safety
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding make-up services
scope of practice:
when to refer clients to other practitioners
importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
benefits and uses of airbrush make-up application
contraindications, that prevent or restrict make-up services, and their relationship to make-up services:
allergies to products
bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections
abnormal skin
recent skin treatments such as injectables, intense pulsed light, laser, surgery
appearance of the following common skin types and conditions and their relationship to make-up services:
oily/lipid
dry/alipid/lipid dry
diffused red
pigmented
couperose
mature
factors which influence the application of make-up:
facial shapes and their relationship to elements and principles of make-up design
effects of natural and artificial light on cosmetics
colour design principles:
colour wheel
primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary and grey scale colours
tonal value, hue and shade
common ingredients in airbrush make-up products and their effects on skin
effects created by application of specific make-up products and colour application techniques:
highlighting
shading
contouring
types of airbrushing equipment:
top-fed airbrush
bottom-fed airbrush
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice and products to maintain and remove make-up applications.
Skills must be demonstrated in a beauty or make-up services environment; this can be:
an industry workplace or
a simulated beauty workplace set up for the purpose of skills assessment, that provides beauty services to paying members of the public or freelance services for paid make up assignments.
Assessment must ensure access to:
paying clients, both new and regular or models as part of paid assignments, with different make-up requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business
facilities set up for airbrushing make-up service
hand washing facilities:
basin
hot and cold running water
liquid soap
single use towels or hand dryer
relevant workplace documentation:
blank client records
organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services
manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.
Assessment must ensure use of:
adjustable make-up chair
airbrush equipment:
gun
compressor
holder
airbrush make-up products from a comprehensive and professional product range:
primers
neutalisers
foundations
bronzers
shimmers
setting powders
eye shadows
eyeliners
blushers
lipsticks
brush sanitiser
cleaning and disinfection products and equipment
disposable cotton buds, facial wipes, spatulas and tissues
hand held mirror
hand sanitiser
headband or hair clips
magnifying lamp
make-up equipment:
protective bibs
sponges and wedges
tweezers
make-up lighting
make-up shields and stencils
skin cleansers, toners, moisturisers
water and alcohol based cleaning products for airbrush equipment.
Assessment activities that allow the learner to:
complete make-up services within commercially realistic speed, timing and productivity
demonstrate competency in an environment reflective of real work situations
manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors and:
have worked in the beauty or make-up industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.