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Design and apply creative make-up

Design and apply creative make-up

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBMUP013
State Code
ODR58
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
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to respond to a client brief to design and apply make-up for specialised looks that use creative design and application of make-up.It requires the ability to refine a brief with a client and then research, design, trial and apply a creative make-up. This unit applies to make-up artists who work in make-up studios and as freelancers. In this environment they may work as part of a team or autonomously, but they make independent creative decisions. They have knowledge and skills of make-up products and specialised make-up application techniques.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 creative make-up requirements.
  • 1.1. Consult with client to develop design brief.
  • 1.2. Confirm make-up requirements and occasion with client.
  • 1.3. Identify lighting and photography to be used for occasion, as required.
  • 1.4. Identify contraindications and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
2. Design make-up plan.
  • 2.1. Investigate make-up themes and creative looks and source reference material for use in designing creative make-up.
  • 2.2. Identify make-up products, equipment and techniques that are needed for desired colour schemes and creative looks.
  • 2.3. Generate creative ideas and design make-up plan.
  • 2.4. Explain make-up plan to client and revise as required.
  • 2.5. Confirm make-up plan and service timing with client.
  • 2.6. Arrange make-up trial as required.
3. Prepare for make-up service.
  • 3.1. Prepare service area and equipment.
  • 3.2. Present self, according to organisational policy.
  • 3.3. Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
  • 3.4. Cleanse client skin to thoroughly remove make-up.
  • 3.5. Select make-up products and equipment according to make-up plan.
  • 3.6. Manage product quantities to avoid waste of consumables.
  • 3.7. Identify client skin type, condition, colour, tone and undertone to select foundation.
  • 3.8. Identify facial shape, and identify areas requiring make-up.
4. Apply creative make-up design and post service advice.
  • 4.1. Apply make-up according to modified make-up plan.
  • 4.2. Confirm make-up application meets the requirements of client and make-up design.
  • 4.3. Advise on make-up products and techniques to maintain make-up throughout occasion.
  • 4.4. Recommend make-up removal products and methods.
5. Clean service area.
  • 5.1. Clean non disposable make-up equipment and tools.
  • 5.2. Restock equipment and products to prepare for next service.
  • 5.3. Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVG11 SHBBMUP006 Design and apply creative make-up Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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