Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Issues affecting hair/make-up continuity may include:
logic of action
resources - human and materials
screen direction, e.g. crossing the line
shooting schedule
shooting location, e.g.:
studio
on location - interior
on location - exterior
outside broadcast
sound stage
story-line
viewer experience/feedback
weather conditions.
Hair/make-up continuity documentation may be:
computer generated
continuity reports, checklists
digital images
make-up and hair break-down lists
make-up and hair plan
manually written
memos of instruction
photos
production schedules
running sheets
scripts
video.
Relevant personnel may include:
director
director of photography
floor manager
head of department
make-up and hair designer
make-up department personnel
make-up production staff
make-up supervisor/manager
performer
producer
production designer
supervisor
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements for make-up may include:
action sequences
health and hygiene requirements
lighting effects
performers' requirements
production schedule
resource constraints
specifications from designers and directors
venue requirements.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
live or pre-recorded television productions
live performance
music video
short films
television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport
theatre/play.
Continuity activity may include:
recording details of photographs manually or electronically
taking photographs
viewing photographs and recreating hair/make-up effects.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
ability to maintain continuity of performers' make-up and hair during productions
accurate documentation of hair/make-up continuity information
ability to work under pressure
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through maintaining make-up/hair continuity for at least two productions
access to scripts for analysis
access to a range of hair/make-up products and equipment
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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of hair/make-up continuity documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures and products have been identified
observation of the candidate on set maintaining make-up/hair continuity
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 achieving hair/make-up continuity.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMUP401A Design, apply and remove make-up
CUFMUP403A Style hair for performances or productions
CUFMUP501A Design and apply specialised make-up
CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects.