SHBBMUP012 — Apply airbrushed make-up

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What an assessment for SHBBMUP012 must cover

43 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Establish make-up requirements.

1.1Confirm make-up requirements with client.
1.2Identify contraindications and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.3Cleanse face or body to remove make-up as required.
1.4Identify skin type, condition, colour, tone and undertone to select airbrush foundation.

2 Design make-up plan.

2.1Design airbrush make-up plan.
2.2Confirm make-up plan with client.
2.3Select make-up products and additional equipment.

3 Apply airbrushed make-up.

3.1Prepare service area and equipment.
3.2Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy.
3.3Set compressor and test airbrush flow and pressure prior to make-up application.
3.4Airbrush foundation with circular movements for complete and even skin coverage.
3.5Apply highlighting and shading to required facial areas and use stencils and make-up shields as needed.
3.6Adjust distance, pressure, and airbrushing movements throughout make-up application.
3.7Manage product quantities to minimise wastage of consumables.
3.8Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
3.9Seek client feedback to evaluate make-up application and adjust as required.
3.10Apply setting powder or finishing products, allowing sufficient time for make-up to set.

4 Provide post service advice.

4.1Provide advice on make-up products and techniques for application, to maintain make-up.
4.2Provide advice for make-up removal and recommend make-up removal products.

5 Clean service area.

5.1Clean surfaces and airbrush equipment following manufacturer instructions.
5.2Replenish service area as required.
5.3Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts.

Performance evidence

provide airbrush make-up for at least five different clients suitable for the following established client make-up objectives: - day - evening - mature skin - tattoo, or bruise coverage - fantasy make-up for face or body
design and record make-up plan for each of the above clients specifying details of: - areas requiring corrective make-up - client image and occasion - colour analysis and design - contraindications to make-up services - facial shape - highlighting and shading - products and application techniques - skin types and conditions
operate airbrush gun and compressor to demonstrate the following airbrushing techniques and precautions: - free-hand and stencils - circular movements - long brush stroke - avoid splatter - avoid excess product application - increase and decrease compressor pressure for optimal and safe make-up application - adjust spray patterns based on distance to client’s skin - clean and maintain airbrush gun after each use.

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to make-up services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services: - client record management - equipment use and maintenance - incident reporting - linen use and laundry procedures - personal hygiene and presentation - presentation of treatment area - waste disposal - work health and safety
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding make-up services
scope of practice: - when to refer clients to other practitioners - importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
benefits and uses of airbrush make-up application
contraindications, that prevent or restrict make-up services, and their relationship to make-up services: - allergies to products - bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections - abnormal skin - recent skin treatments including injectables, intense pulsed light, laser, surgery
appearance of the following common skin types and conditions and their relationship to make-up services: - oily,lipid - dry, alipid and lipid dry - diffused red - pigmented - couperose - mature
factors which influence the application of make-up: - facial shapes and their relationship to elements and principles of make-up design - effects of natural and artificial light on cosmetics
colour design principles: - colour wheel - primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary and grey scale colours - tonal value, hue and shade
common ingredients in airbrush make-up products and their effects on skin
effects created by application of specific make-up products and colour application techniques: - highlighting - shading - contouring
types of airbrushing equipment: - top-fed airbrush - bottom-fed airbrush
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice and products to maintain and remove make-up applications.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and make-up products and equipment.
Oral communication skills: use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes.
Numeracy skills: calculate product quantities for use in airbrush machine, service time and price.
Problem-solving skills: trouble-shoot airbrush equipment to ensure it is operating properly.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBBMUP012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SHBBMUP012 needs to address all 43 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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