Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Clients may be:
from a variety of age groups
new or regular clients with routine or special needs
people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.
Workplace procedures may include:
health and hygiene
workplace time frame allocated for service
product range and manufacturer instructions
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
recycling
reuse
energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices
waste disposal
resource management
water efficiency.
Contraindications may include:
bacterial, viral or fungal infections
acne
impetigo
scabies
rashes
boils and carbuncles
sunburn
candidiasis
trauma
bruises
other visible non-normal skin.
Appropriate professional may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist.
Skin type and condition may include:
normal, dry, oily or combination
sensitive
pigmented
couperose
damaged
mature.
Cleansing products may include:
soaps
milks
creams.
Context or occasion may include:
business or social
day or evening
special occasion.
Colour design principles may include:
tonal values
colour wheel.
Make-up plan may include:
client's facial shape
colour design
areas requiring correction or camouflage
highlighting and shading techniques
make-up products and equipment
product application procedures.
Make-up products may include:
oil-based, water-based, solid or fluid with varying degrees of coverage and pigmentation
pre make-up products and stabilisers
concealers
liquid and solid foundation
powders
eye shadows
eyeliners
blushers
mascaras
false lashes
lipsticks
pencils.
Tools and equipment may include:
brushes
sponges
applicators
pallets
lash curlers
tweezers
magnifying mirror
containers and trays
pencil sharpeners
spatulas
make-up box.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applying standard infection control precautions
recognising and managing contraindications and adverse effects
analysing client's face and the context of service, and designing and recording a make-up plan, including:
facial areas requiring highlighting or shading
product application techniques
areas requiring corrective make-up
recognition of client image and occasion
colour design principles
application to natural and artificial lighting
applying a variety of make-up products
advising on relevant skin care and make-up products and demonstrating techniques of self-application to the client.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
an environment, which includes as a minimum:
individual client workstation
adjustable make-up chair
make-up lighting at each workstation
trolley
magnifying mirror
client gown
approppriate supply of small towels
disposable spatulas
tissues
a professional skin care and make-up range
a retail skin care and make-up range
relevant workplace documentation, such as:
manufacturer's equipment instructions
product instructions
manufacturer safety data sheets
workplace policies and procedures manuals
a range of clients with different make-up requirements.
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
Methods 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of make-up plans prepared by the candidate to determine whether client requirements have been met and correct procedures and make-up products have been identified
direct observation of the candidate applying make-up
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess the required skills and knowledge of this unit.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBXFAS202A Design and apply make-up for photography.