Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

consult with senior creative personnel regarding specialised makeup design concepts

negotiate solutions to conflicts that arise in relation to the provision of makeup services

deal with performers tactfully and respectfully

relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities

discuss with performers their preferences and sensitivities regarding skin care

consult with production personnel about makeup issues to ensure creative and technical production requirements are met

inform performers of the procedures for applying touching up and removing makeup

interpret and maintain a range of workplace documentation

prepare and update specialised makeup plans

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

creating and refining specialised makeup design concepts

thinking laterally when developing concepts

undertaking background research to inform the design process

maintaining design integrity

devising the most effective way of using makeup to enhance characterisation

problem solving skills in the context of recognising and responding appropriately to general and local contraindications including those that indicate referral to an appropriate professional

planning and organising skills sufficient to

use time effectively

control product waste

meet deadlines

select and acquire makeup products and equipment to meet production requirements

systematically organise research materials

technical skills sufficient to

use the internet for research

use standard word processing packages

access and use databases to record research findings

numeracy skills sufficient to

budget in relation to design concepts and makeup requirements

estimate the quantity and cost of products required

estimate the time required to apply makeup

estimate the number of makeup personnel required

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure

follow manufacturer specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in productions in the relevant industry sector

issues and challenges that arise in the context of providing makeup services

welldeveloped understanding of the interrelationship between face and body shapes and the elements and principles of makeup application

basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as it relates to makeup services including a simplified crosssection of skin

basic understanding of body systems and how they relate to face and body shapes and skin muscles and nerves

skeletal and muscular

nervous system and its relationship to skin function

welldeveloped understanding of the following in regard to makeup services

effects of naturalartificial lighting on makeup

colour design principles

colour wheel primary secondary complementary colours grey scale

tonal value

differences between tone value hue and shade

knowledge of cosmetic chemistryingredients in relevant makeup products particularly in regard to their likely effects on the skin

awareness of the effect of changes created by specific makeup products and colour application technique

awareness of the effect of changes created by lighting and how makeup colours appear on screen

techniques for determining the physical appearance of

various skin types

normal skin

abnormal skin

minor skin blemishes

understanding of colour physics and its application in makeup application

OHS requirements as they apply to design and application of makeup

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 following is essential

documented specialised makeup designs that demonstrate an ability to

use makeup to enhance characterisation

select appropriate products and application techniques

incorporate colour design principles into makeup designs

take production environment into account when designing makeup

meet production requirements

consistent application of local health and hygiene requirementsregulations in relation to makeup services

consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of makeup services

correct makeup product application and removal techniques

attention to detail

collaborative approach to work

ability to communicate effectively with performerstalent in relation to makeup application

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through a range of makeup design and application tasks for at least two productions

access to a range of makeup products and equipment as listed in the range statement

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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 and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of makeup plans prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures and makeup products have been identified

observation of the candidate applying makeup in a production context

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in developing and realising creative concepts

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBOHSA Monitor a safe workplace

BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

CUFMUPA Design and apply special makeup effects

CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects.

CUFMUPA Create prosthetics for special makeup effects

CUFMUP503A Create prosthetics for special make-up effects.

Production documentation may include:

Production requirements may include:

Specialised make-up may include:

Factors may include:

Special requirements may include:

Research techniques may include:

Reference materials may include:

Aspects may include:

Organisation may include the use of:

Relevant personnel may include:

Production constraints may include:

Accessible recording system may include:

Formats may include:

Make-up products may include:

Make-up equipment may include:

Productions may include:

Make-up plan may include:

Health and hygiene requirements may include: