List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Consult with client and assess hair. | 1.1.Access and review any existing client hair colour history or create for new clients. 1.2.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair colour. 1.3.Discuss client colour preferences, and expectations of desired lift, colour and tone using colour charts to assist. 1.4.Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of colour treatment. 1.5.Visually examine and analyse client skin and hair characteristics, existing hair colour and condition. 1.6.Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend colour treatments appropriate for the client. 1.7.Obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended colouring services. |
2. Determine contraindications to colour treatment. | 2.1.Evaluate client reaction to colour chemicals through discussion, assessment of history, where available, and completion of a pre-service skin test, as required. 2.2.Complete a strand test where hair analysis indicates risk to hair structure and condition. 2.3.Identify contraindications to proceeding with colour treatment and explain any present to client. |
3. Select products and prepare for service. | 3.1.Use knowledge of hair biology and cosmetic chemistry, as it applies to colour, high lift and bleach products, to ensure effective and safe use of chemicals. 3.2.Select colour, high lift and bleach products to achieve desired colour outcome. 3.3.Select and prepare highlighting and foiling equipment according to product instructions and application methods to be used. 3.4.Take personal precautions to prevent own skin stain and allergic reactions to colour chemicals throughout preparation and colour service. 3.5.Measure and prepare products, according to product instructions and ensure minimal wastage. 3.6.Apply wraps, towels and skin barrier cream to ensure client protection and safety. |
4. Apply colour treatment products. | 4.1.Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout colour service according to organisational procedures. 4.2.Apply foiling and colour and lightening products to a predetermined pattern using head on scalp methods and following stages shown in product instructions. 4.3.Ensure even coverage without re-growth overlap, cross check and seal to achieve colour effects with no colour bleed. |
5. Process and remove product. | 5.1.Time processing of products, according to product instructions, monitor through observation and judge when desired lift or colour is achieved. 5.2.Apply heat acceleration, according to product instructions, to assist processing. 5.3.Loosen foils or plastic caps and gently remove when processed. 5.4.Remove residual product using tepid running water to avoid stretch or damage to hair. 5.5.Apply and remove after-treatment colour conditioners, according to product instructions. 5.6.Use energy and water resources efficiently during service and safely dispose of hazardous and other waste according to organisational procedures. |
6. Review service and provide home care advice. | 6.1.Review colour service outcomes against client expectations and confirm client satisfaction with lift, colour and tone result. 6.2.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair condition and colour appearance. 6.3.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication. 6.4.Advise on and recommend home colour care products and sun protection strategies. 6.5.Update client history to include full details of colour service. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
consult with at least eight clients, each with different hair highlighting treatment needs, and complete the treatments detailed below which consistently achieve desired outcome to client satisfaction
for each client, complete a pre-treatment hair analysis covering the following characteristics to recommend appropriate colouring treatments:
natural hair type, texture, porosity, density and elasticity
natural base colour
artificial base colour
hair colour tone
percentage of white hair
presence of lightening agents or artificial hair colour treatments on hair
existing chemical services
skin tone
length of hair
scalp condition
use at least four of the these types foiling techniques cumulatively across the suite of treatments:
coarse, medium or fine woven meshes
spliced meshes
alternated coloured and lightened woven meshes and unwoven natural hair meshes
single or multiple colours and tones
bleached meshes
whole or partial head effects
use these types of highlighting techniques cumulatively across the suite of treatments:
combing and brushing colour or bleach products onto predetermined areas of the hair
colouring and bleaching single strands or meshes
use these colour treatment products cumulatively across the suite of treatments:
bleach products
permanent colour
high lift tints
record the following details of the colour service in the history for each client serviced:
pre-service hair analysis
contraindications
reaction to skin tests or products
colour, high lift and bleach products selected
brand and colour selection, where applicable
application techniques, processing methods and times
lift, colour, tone and hair condition outcome
recommended home care products.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
colour wheel and its use in colour selection to achieve warm and cool tones
key characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of hair design and their use in achieving hair colouring and lightening effects;
elements of hair design:
line
shape
direction
size
texture
colour
principles of hair design:
balance
gradation
repetition
contrast
harmony
dominance
unity
hair biology, at an elementary level of understanding:
main functions and role of hair
main factors contributing to hair colour
structure and cellular features of hair and hair follicles
process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle
characteristics of normal and damaged hair
relationship between hair porosity, texture, condition and the success of hair highlighting treatments
basic concepts of cosmetic chemistry, as they apply to effective and safe use of permanent colour, high lift tints and, and bleach products:
bonds
molecules
chemical compounds
chemical change
neutralisation
acids and bases
pH
at an elementary level of understanding, the chemical and physical effects on hair structure, texture and colour of:
bleach products
hydrogen peroxide
permanent colour
high lift tints
sunlight
heated hairdressing equipment
contraindications to using permanent colour, high lift tints and, and bleach products:
hair or scalp damage from previous chemical hair treatments
existing metallic based colour on hair
hair porosity
sunlight or heat affected hair
client allergic reactions
organisation’s permanent colour, high lift tint and bleach products range:
colour chart system
formulation
product purpose
action on the hair
mixing and application instructions
processing and developing times
role and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
levels of bleaching
basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations applicable to providing hair colouring services
industry practices and organisational procedures for:
client comfort and safety with particular emphasis on:
using gown and towels to protect client clothes
application of barrier creams to face and neckline
avoiding product contact with eyes
monitoring client scalp comfort and condition
work health and safety for providing hair highlighting treatments, with particular emphasis on:
avoiding product contact with operator eyes and skin
avoiding inhalation of fumes during product mixing
using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury
minimising wastage of permanent colour, high lift tints and, and bleach products
waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous and other hairdressing waste.
Skills must be demonstrated in a hairdressing or barbering environment; this can be:
a hairdressing or barbering industry workplace or
a simulated hairdressing or barbering workplace, set up for the purpose of skills assessment that provides services to paying members of the public.
Assessment must ensure use of:
paying clients with different hair highlighting treatment requirements; these can be:
clients in a hairdressing or barbering industry workplace, or
clients in a simulated hairdressing or barbering workplace within a training organisation who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business
sufficient client traffic to allow for prioritisation of tasks so that clients are serviced effectively in a logical sequence
activities that require the individual to work with commercial speed, timing and productivity to:
deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
complete client services within designated timeframes that reflect accepted industry practice
a ventilated product preparation area with:
preparation benches
product storage areas including secure storage for hazardous substances
washing up sink with hot and cold running water for cleaning equipment
operator hand washing facilities:
basin with hot and cold running water
liquid soap
single use towels or hand dryer
a diverse professional range of hair colour and lightening products to include:
bleach products
permanent colour
high lift tints
a hairdressing or barbering services workstation with:
one mirror per workstation
one adjustable client services chair per workstation
clean client gowns or wraps
clean client towels
one operator trolley per workstation stocked with:
client skin stain prevention products
foils
liquid measure
plastic bowls
sectioning clips
tail combs
tint brushes and combs
personal protective equipment:
apron
disposable safety masks or safety goggles
rubber or disposable gloves
skin barrier cream
product:
colour charts
instructions
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
template client history records
organisational procedures for:
client comfort and safety
work health and safety for providing hair highlighting treatments
waste minimisation
disposal of hazardous and other waste.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors; and:
hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing, or a Certificate III in Barbering, or a Certificate IV in Hairdressing, or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and
have at least three years full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency to assess this unit as part of a hairdressing qualification; this cannot include any indentured traineeship or apprenticeship period; or
have at least three years full time employment experience as a barber in a shop or salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency to assess this unit as part of a barbering qualification; this cannot include any indentured traineeship or apprenticeship period.