This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply airbrushed make-up for face or body.

It requires the ability to prepare the work area, consult with clients, select make-up products and equipment, and apply airbrushed make-up.

This unit applies to beauticians and make-up artists who work in beauty salons and make-up studios and as freelancers. In this environment they may work as part of a team or autonomously. They have knowledge and skills across a range of airbrush make-up products, application techniques, and airbrush equipment.

No occupational licensing, certification and specific legislative or certificate requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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.

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