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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

respond appropriately to feedback on own ability to apply theatrical makeup and create hairstyles for performances

contribute creative ideas to makeup and hair designs relevant to performance character

learning skills to

implement theatrical makeup plan effectively and according to production requirements

implement hair design plan effectively and according to production requirements

implement skin care and hair care strategies

literacy skills to

contribute to and interpret theoretical theatrical makeup and hairstyle plans

complete production documentation as required

initiative and enterprise skills to

create reality from visualised and theoretical theatrical makeup and hairstyle plans

maintain continuity of hairstyle and theatrical makeup application over time

monitor and correct camouflage flaws and imperfections in hair and on face and body

evaluate results and take remedial action as required

problemsolving and planning skills to

identify plan organise and prepare required tools and equipment

plan and apply hair and makeup designs to compensate for particular face or body shapes or characteristics

estimate the quantity of products required

seek advice and think creatively when unpredictable problems arise

selfmanagement skills to

follow OHS procedures and policies

calculate time to complete hair and makeup designs to meet production schedules

teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others in the planning application and removal of theatrical makeup and hairstyles for rehearsals and performances

technical skills to use a range of tools and styling aids to create current or historical hair and makeup designs

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of

relevant OHS requirements in the context of applying theatrical makeup for performances

cleaning and sanitising agents for tools and equipment used in the application of theatrical makeup and hairstyles

stagecraft as it relates to performers such as

lighting design

stage size and theatre size

welldeveloped knowledge of

specific features of common character roles

roles and responsibilities of personnel in productions and performances

principles of skin and hair care

principles of continuity over a performance run

characteristics and application techniques of theatrical makeup to produce visual representation of the character being portrayed

characteristics of and techniques to create hairstyles to produce visual representation of the character being portrayed

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

clarify theatrical makeup and hair requirements for performances

apply theatrical makeup to create effective characterisation for at least two performances

create appropriate hairstyles according to hair design plans

maintain continuity by recreating designs on consecutive occasions

implement skin and hair care management strategies

work collaboratively with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

an environment where different types of makeup and hairstyles and designs can be applied modified and maintained within commercially realistic timeframes

relevant products and equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of applying theatrical makeup for performances

direct observation of the candidate styling hair and applying and removing theatrical makeup in a performance context

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUAPRFA Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment

CUAPRF503A Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnel may include:	costume designers dressers production designers directors make-up artists wig makers and stylists hairdressers, stylists other performers.
Factors may refer to:	available resources characteristics and requirements of specific performances number of performers requiring theatrical make-up cultural, age and gender determinants audience differing body shapes of performers venue and environment of performance, such as: urban or rural time of performance (night or day) inside or outside size of stage and distance from the audience lighting air conditioning or heating personal services theatre policy and procedures skin or hair damage, such as: environmental damage, including ultraviolet (sun) light excessive use of overheated thermal equipment inadequately met nutritional needs health problems substance abuse chemical use, e.g. blonding agents.
Styles of make-up may include:	animal stylisation, such as: tiger cat mouse dog areas requiring make-up application, such as: face décolletage hands feet clown gothic or horror punk specific characterisation, such as: gender reversal face slimming or fattening false teeth ageing of face and hands use of prosthetics portraying illness scars tattoos minimalist Japanese kabuki Peking opera bloody or gaping wounds.
Styles of hair may include:	balding or completely bald hair colour braids buns ringlets curls body hair wigs, crepe or ventilated beards, goatees and sideburns moustaches bushy eyebrows volumised hair historical periods, such as: Edwardian Elizabethan eighteenth century punk 1960s 1920s Japanese geisha.
Performance requirements may relate to:	nature of the physical activity on stage quick costume or character changes continuity lighting special effects use of body doubles or second cast.
Essential components may include:	applicators, such as: flat and round shading brushes lip liner brushes powder puffs sponges brow and lash combs barrier sprays face powders, including translucent black and brown eyeliner red lip liner lipsticks special sharpeners various eye make-up colour palettes various lip colours fake blood capsules and liquid blood moist cake foundation make-up remover, including eye make-up remover spirit gum adhesive and adhesive remover mascara blushers fake eyelashes concealers cold cream antiperspirant applicator brush cleaner and disinfectant double-sided adhesive tape 3-D gel flesh setting powders liquid sealers and fixatives hair wax or gel hair spray tweezers forceps scissors paper towel or tissues nail polishes.
Physical structures and features may include:	scalp natural hair type, such as: European Asian Afro hair texture, such as: coarse medium fine hair growth patterns, such as: crown area hairline neckline cowlicks (whorls) movement, such as: straight wavy natural curl chemical curl or waves beard characteristics, such as: hair texture hair density growth patterns blemishes or flaws or other facial and hair conditions requiring special consideration facial features bone structure skin health and tone energy requirements common diet-related health problems.
Theatrical make-up may include:	fake blood liquid or capsules body paint bruise colour palettes sweat and tears false teeth or black tooth enamel adhesive remover false eyelashes nose putty soft putty rigid collodian moist cake foundation cream foundations liquid latex wrinkles foam latex beards and moustaches hair extensions wigs, crepe or ventilated hair colours bald caps mask cover make-up temporary tattoos clown white face make-up Japanese face powder face diamantes and glitter masks, such as: leather papier mâché air brushed make-up.
OHS requirements may refer to:	workplace policy and procedures, such as: standard operating policy and procedures standards and certification requirements communication protocols quality assurance procedures OHS procedures, such as: infection control procedures: checking for infectious and transmittable disease sterilising apparatus and instruments using disinfectants when washing equipment safely removing and disposing of soiled and contaminated garments safe ventilation avoiding invasive procedures on bodies use of personal protective clothing, including: disposable gloves heavy duty gloves barrier gown or suit waterproof overshoes waterproof aprons splash proof masks hair cover material handling procedures, including hazardous or infectious materials maintaining make-up and hair styling tools and equipment to required standards emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures recording or reporting injury and incidence performing first aid as necessary.
Hairstyling tools and equipment may include:	hair curlers or curling wand hair straighteners scissors clips, pins and hair ties brushes and combs hair dryers hair wax or gel hairspray.
Strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair may include:	no shaving within one hour of applying make-up using appropriate facial cleansers and moisturisers before and after applying theatrical make-up regular facials regularly applying hair conditioning treatments.