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Apply airbrushed make-up

Apply airbrushed make-up

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBMUP012
State Code
ODR13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
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 of airbrush make-up products, application techniques, and airbrush equipment.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish make-up requirements.
  • 1.1. Confirm make-up requirements with client.
  • 1.2. Identify contraindications and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • 1.3. Cleanse face or body to remove make-up as required.
  • 1.4. Identify skin type, condition, colour, tone and undertone to select airbrush foundation.
2. Design make-up plan.
  • 2.1. Design airbrush make-up plan.
  • 2.2. Confirm make-up plan with client.
  • 2.3. Select make-up products and additional equipment.
3. Apply airbrushed make-up.
  • 3.1. Prepare service area and equipment.
  • 3.2. Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy.
  • 3.3. Set compressor and test airbrush flow and pressure prior to make-up application.
  • 3.4. Airbrush foundation with circular movements for complete and even skin coverage.
  • 3.5. Apply highlighting and shading to required facial areas and use stencils and make-up shields as needed.
  • 3.6. Adjust distance, pressure, and airbrushing movements throughout make-up application.
  • 3.7. Manage product quantities to minimise wastage of consumables.
  • 3.8. Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
  • 3.9. Seek client feedback to evaluate make-up application and adjust as required.
  • 3.10. Apply setting powder or finishing products, allowing sufficient time for make-up to set.
4. Provide post service advice.
  • 4.1. Provide advice on make-up products and techniques for application, to maintain make-up.
  • 4.2. Provide advice for make-up removal and recommend make-up removal products.
5. Clean service area.
  • 5.1. Clean surfaces and airbrush equipment following manufacturer instructions.
  • 5.2. Replenish service area as required.
  • 5.3. Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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