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. Clean, disinfect and store tools and equipment. | 1.1.Clean tools and equipment, disinfecting according to health regulations and organisational policy 1.2.Store tools and equipment, according to health regulations and organisational policy. 1.3.Store clean linen, according to health regulations and organisational policy. 1.4.Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing tools and equipment. |
2. Maintain tools and equipment. | 2.1.Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition, according to manufacturer instructions and use personal protective equipment as required. 2.2.Clean, oil and reset scissors and clippers regularly. 2.3.Check scissors and clippers regularly for bluntness and refer for sharpening when required. 2.4.Examine disposable razor blades to detect defects, replace as required and safely dispose of discarded blades. 2.5.Check electrical equipment for loose wires, tag faulty equipment and refer to technical specialists for repair as required. |
3. Organise work areas. | 3.1.Maintain safe, uncluttered and organised work areas according to organisational policy. 3.2.Set up work areas, according to the service to be provided. 3.3.Follow organisational policy for tidying work areas and keeping items in designated areas. |
4. Clean work areas. | 4.1.Clean work surfaces and areas according to the area function, health regulations and organisational hygiene procedures. 4.2.Remove and safely dispose of waste promptly, according to organisational procedures. 4.3.Report or remove from floors spills, food, waste and other hazards according to organisational policy. 4.4.Display signage promptly to indicate slip hazards. 4.5.Use cleaning equipment and products, according to manufacturer instructions; maintain and store after use. 4.6.Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of cleaning waste. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
use infection control precautions, health regulations and organisational policies and procedures to maintain, clean (and disinfect, as required):
four different tools or equipment chosen from the following list:
hairdressing scissors
disposable blade safety razors
clippers and attachments
adjustable client services chair
tint brushes and combs
combs
hair and neck brushes
shaving brushes
two different work areas chosen from the following list:
product preparation and storage area, all fixed equipment, work surfaces and floors
basin services area, all fixed equipment and floors
client reception area, all fixed equipment, work surfaces and floors
hairdressing or barbering services workstation area, all work surfaces and floors
check electrical equipment located in each of the two chosen areas for loose wires; tag and report any faulty equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
the transmission routes of infectious conditions as they apply to cleaning and disinfection activities:
client and operator contact with work surfaces
client and operator contact with tools and equipment
key features of, and reasons for, standard infection-control precautions as they apply to cleaning and disinfection activities:
hand washing and drying before and after cleaning and waste disposal and using occlusive dressings for own cuts and abrasions
using alcohol-based hand rub solutions as an adjunct to hand washing
using personal protective equipment, particularly gloves
cleaning, disinfecting or sterilising reusable equipment
cleaning or disinfecting work surfaces, client gowns and towels
appropriate handling and disposal of single use items and clinical (infectious) waste
key aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations applicable to hairdressing and barbering services, with particular emphasis on requirements for cleaning and disinfecting linen, tools, equipment, work surfaces and areas
common types of cleaning and disinfection products:
use on different hairdressing or barbering linen, tools, equipment work surfaces and areas
role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
labelling and safety implications, especially those that identify hazardous chemicals (HAZCHEM)
safe practices for using and storing
environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste
safe techniques for maintaining tools and equipment to avoid personal injury
safe manual handling techniques for moving and storing hairdressing or barbering equipment; those for bending, lifting and carrying heavy equipment
types and correct use of personal protection equipment for maintaining hairdressing or barbering equipment and completing cleaning and disinfection activities
manufacturer’s instructions and techniques for cleaning, oiling and resetting scissors and clippers
industry practices and organisational policies and procedures for:
identifying risks and potential hazards that cause injury to self or others
methods to report and circumvent personal injury risks or hazards
general housekeeping
cleaning and disinfecting linen, tools, equipment, work surfaces and areas
storing clean linen, tools and equipment
tagging, reporting and repairing faulty equipment
waste disposal for recyclables, sharps, general and hazardous waste
reducing water and energy use.
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:
activities that require the individual to work with commercial speed, timing and productivity to complete housekeeping, cleaning and tool maintenance activities within designated timeframes that reflect accepted industry practice
a cleaning and storage area with:
preparation benches
secure storage for hazardous substances
clean client gowns and towels and storage area
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
disinfectant products for hairdressing and barbering tools
oil for hairdressing scissors and or clippers
cleaning and disinfectant products for work surfaces, areas and floors
cleaning equipment:
brooms
mops
buckets
cleaning cloths
hairdressing or barbering services workstations with this equipment:
one mirror per workstation
one adjustable client services chair per workstation
other areas relevant to the business type which can include:
a basin services area
a client reception and sales area
production preparation area
tools and equipment as relevant to the business type which can include:
hairdressing scissors
disposable blade safety razors
clippers and attachments
tint brushes and combs
combs
hair and neck brushes
shaving brushes
thermostatically controlled ceramic flat irons
blow dryers
heat lamps
hairdryers
personal protective equipment:
apron
rubber or disposable gloves
skin barrier cream
cleaning and disinfectant product:
instructions
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
manufacturer instructions for equipment cleaning and maintenance
current plain English regulatory documents distributed by government regulators for health and hygiene applicable to hairdressing and barbering services
organisational policies and procedures for:
housekeeping
waste disposal
reducing water and energy use
cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining, tools, equipment and work areas.
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.