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.

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.

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.

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.

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Make-Up Services