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. Analyse the brief to determine hair design requirements. | 1.1.Analyse the specifications of the brief. 1.2.Establish and clarify the user or clients for the proposed product or service to inform hair design concepts. 1.3.Identify and clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief, including the legal and ethical constraints. 1.4.Proactively seek, review and act upon information needed to inform constructive communication with client. 1.5.Build trust and respect between self and client through effective communication. |
2. Present concepts and negotiate final brief. | 2.1.Identify and source information and references relevant to the development of the hair design concept. 2.2.Develop concepts that take account of overall objectives and parameters. 2.3.Critically analyse concept and challenge ideas to ensure responsiveness to client needs. 2.4.Present concept proposals in an appropriate format and seek feedback from client. 2.5.Use effective communication techniques to generate discussion, debate and critical analysis. 2.6.Re evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and input from client. 2.7.Agree on final nature of design with client and accurately document details. |
3. Negotiate terms and conditions. | 3.1.Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of producing final designs according to relevant organisational and professional standards. 3.2.Clarify, agree and document roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project. 3.3.Confirm agreements in writing, according to organisational requirements. 3.4.Identify the need for and seek specialist advice to develop formal contracts, as required. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
develop three hair design concepts for products, programs, or services according to three different client briefs
produce a documented concept proposal for each design to include descriptive text and images that represent the design
present one concept proposal to a client and engage in discussion, debate and critical analysis to agree on final nature of the design
for one of the three concepts, develop a report that covers:
analysis of the initial brief and how the concept design responded
information gathered to inform the development of the concept and any variations to original ideas that occurred
any refinements that must now occur post discussion with the client.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
typical role boundaries of hairdressing industry personnel in developing and refining client design requirements
format, inclusions and terminology of typical written design briefs presented to hairdressing industry personnel
sources of information that inform development of hair design concepts that meet requirements of the brief:
creative director
other designers involved in the project
production teams
creative and technical specialists
venue managers
primary components of copyright, intellectual property and design laws:
business or individual’s rights over original designs
business or individual’s responsibility to comply with laws that protect copyrighted products
extent to which work can be used or adapted
procedures for seeking permission to use or adapt the work of others and systems for the administration of copyright
a range of formats for, inclusions and uses of descriptive concept proposals for hairdressing industry designs
methods of sketching or digitally representing hairdressing industry designs
key components of contracts with clients:
nature of contracts
terms and obligations of parties
terms of trade
exclusion clauses
dispute resolution clauses
termination of contracts.
Assessment must ensure use of:
people with whom the individual can interact for all communication aspects of this unit; these can be:
people in an industry workplace or
people who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities within a training organisation
computers and general software programs to document concept proposals
templates to record concept proposals
client briefs on which to work, detailing product and style preferences, budgets, operational requirements and constraints for implementation of designs.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors; and:
hold the Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership, or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and
have at least five years full time employment experience in the hairdressing industry where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency.