Unit details

Exploring skin care and make-up

Unit summary

This unit will expose the learner to the exciting and creative world of skin care and make-up, extending the learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills, beyond that of the consumer through a variety of techniques and routines that may be delivered within the beauty industries.

Unit details

H/501/8610
Level 2 Unit 8
Level 2
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.3  Service Enterprises
30
A*/A/B/C
Available from:
01/09/2009
Expiry:
31/08/2014
Task-based controlled assessment
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
1 Understand the factors that influence skin care and make-up techniques. a Explain how a range of factors can be expressed through the use of make-up and skin care techniques.
2 Know the range of professional treatments for basic skin care and make-up. a Describe the function, benefits and suitability of products available in the UK for males and females.

b Describe the function, benefits and suitability of tools and equipment available in the UK for males and females.

c Describe the function, benefits and suitability of treatments available in the UK for males and females.

d State the basic principles of make-up application in order to enhance appearance.

e Describe the techniques and procedures used to enhance facial skin care treatments.

f State the health and safety requirements for preparing and carrying out skin care and make-up services.
3 Know the critical factors and principles of make-up. a Describe the factors that may prevent or restrict skin care and make-up treatments.

b Explain how to deal with factors that may prevent skin care and make-up treatments.
4 Be able to generate make-up looks. a Communicate with clients to find out their requirements, using skin care and make-up terminology.

b Create ideas for a range of make-up looks taking into account influencing factors.
5 Be able to safely demonstrate a variety of skin care and make-up routines. a Select and prepare suitable products, materials, tools and equipment for basic skin care and make-up treatment.

b Carry out safely basic skin care and make-up application techniques.

c Review the looks and techniques carried out to inform future progress.