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Design, apply and remove make-up

Design, apply and remove make-up

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMUP411
State Code
ODJ19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, apply and remove standard make-up for performers and talent appearing in screen and entertainment industry productions. It involves designing make-up plans, preparing work areas, and applying and removing make-up according to production requirements.The unit applies to those who use their creative skills, working alone or as part of a team, to design and apply make-up that meets production requirements in consideration of corrective make-up principles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design make-up
  • 1.1 Interpret brief documentation and confirm make-up requirements in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Generate ideas for make-up designs according to make-up and brief requirements
  • 1.3 Identify production factors that may affect application outcome
  • 1.4 Identify skin types, skin disorders, contra-indications or specific requirements of performers or talent that must be considered
  • 1.5 Discuss design ideas with required personnel and document agreed make-up plans
  • 1.6 Check make-up products and equipment are available and safe according to brief requirements
2. Prepare to apply make-up
  • 2.1 Lay out work area in preparation of planned application according to health and hygiene requirements
  • 2.2 Confirm health and hygiene procedures and manufacturer recommendations for use and care of make-up products and equipment
  • 2.3 Dress performers or talent with covering according to brief requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm products meet brief requirements and prepare performer’s skin
3. Apply and maintain make-up
  • 3.1 Identify and match skin tone according to brief requirements
  • 3.2 Apply products using applicators according to make-up plans and in compliance with health and hygiene requirements
  • 3.3 Identify adverse reactions to products and take immediate remedial action as required
  • 3.4 Confirm final make-up effects meet brief requirements
  • 3.5 Make required adjustments according to brief requirements
4. Remove make-up
  • 4.1 Explain make-up removal procedures to performers or talent
  • 4.2 Remove make-up using applicable cleansing products
  • 4.3 Wash, disinfect or discard make-up equipment according to health and hygiene requirements
  • 4.4 Clean and leave work areas in original or an improved condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH89 CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up Unit of competency