Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply specialised make-up products to disguise skin imperfections on the face and body.
It requires the ability to consult with clients, select products and equipment, and apply camouflage make-up to disguise the appearance of blemishes, birthmarks and scars.
This unit applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty salons and make-up studios and as freelancers. In this environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions and have knowledge across a range of specialised make-up products and application techniques.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish remedial camouflage make-up requirement. | 1.1 Consult on make-up requirements with client, to identify facial or body areas requiring remedial camouflage. 1.2 Identify contraindications and refer client to appropriate professional, as required. 1.3 Cleanse treatment site to thoroughly remove make-up as required. 1.4 Identify skin type and conditions and match skin colour, tone and undertone to camouflage products. |
2. Design make-up plan. | 2.1 Design make-up plan according to analysis and client requirements. 2.2 Confirm make-up plan and products with client. 2.3 Select make-up products and equipment. |
3. Apply remedial camouflage make-up. | 3.1 Prepare service area, equipment and self. 3.2 Gown client to protect clothing. 3.3 Apply camouflage products in correct sequence to disguise skin imperfections. 3.4 Ensure foundation or base matches skin tone and adjust as required. 3.5 Seek client feedback to evaluate make-up application and adjust as required. |
4. Review service. | 4.1 Record outcomes on client treatment plan. 4.2 Recommend make-up products and demonstrate techniques to maintain make-up. 4.3 Provide advice for make-up removal and recommend make-up removal products. 4.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. |
5. Clean treatment work area. | 5.1 Clean non disposable make-up equipment and tools. 5.2 Restock equipment and products to prepare for next service. 5.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. |
Evidence of Performance
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, develop and adjust camouflage make-up plans and apply safe and appropriate remedial camouflage make-ups for three clients with differing face and body remedial camouflage objectives
design and record camouflage make-up plans for each client above specifying details of:
areas and condition requiring camouflage make-up techniques
client requirements and concerns
colour analysis and design
contraindications to make-up services
products and application techniques
skin types and conditions
present self, according to organisational policy
manage product quantities to avoid waste of consumables
comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
Evidence of Knowledge
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 and product use and maintenance
incident reporting
personal hygiene and presentation
waste disposal
work health and safety
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding make-up services
scope of practice:
importance of not stating a diagnosis of contraindications
when to refer clients to other practitioners
factors which influence the application of remedial camouflage make-up:
facial shapes and their relationship to elements and principles of make-up design
effects of natural light and artificial light on cosmetics
colour design principles:
colour wheel
primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary and grey scale colours
tonal value, hue and shade
appearance of the following that may require remedial camouflage make-up:
birth marks
capillary naevus
chloasma
hypertrophic and keloid scars
leucoderma or vitiligo
moles or pigmented naevi
psoriasis
rosacea
scars
spider naevus
strawberry naevus
tattoos
contraindications, that prevent or restrict make-up services, and their relationship to make-up services:
bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
abnormal skin
recent skin treatments such as injectables, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), 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
damaged
mature
chemical ingredients and pigments in make-up products and their effects on skin
effects created by application of specific make-up products and colour application techniques:
highlighting
shading
contouring
range of camouflage make-up products used to achieve remedial make-up
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice and products to maintain and remove make-up applications.
Assessment Conditions
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
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
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:
brushes for foundation, eye make-up and powder
make-up box
pencil sharpeners
protective bibs
sponges and wedges
tweezers
make-up lighting
make-up products from a comprehensive camouflage make-up range:
blushers
concealers
fixative
foundations – water based or oil based with varying degrees of pigmentation and coverage
pencils
powders
pre make-up products and stabilisers
skin cleansers, toners, moisturisers.
Assessment activities that allow the learner to:
complete camouflage make-up 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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
Skill | Description |
Oral communication skills to: | use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes. |
Reading skills to: | interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for use of cleaning, make-up products and equipment. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate service price, product quantities and time. |
Sectors
Beauty
Competency Field
Make-Up Services