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SIHHCLS303A
Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to hairdressers in salon environments, who consult with clients, then select from and apply a range of tint, high lift tint and bleach products and techniques to achieve highlighting effects to enhance hair designs.

This application reflects a design context that is influenced by hair colour fashion trends at a given time and involves using single products or combinations of products to create highlights, lightened sections of the head or multiple colours in the hair.

A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement and accepts responsibility for outcomes of own work.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply foiling and quick colour and full and partial head highlighting applications for current commercial colour and lightening effects.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

SIHHHSC301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

pre-service client consultation that includes accurate hair analysis and establishes client expectations regarding the colour result

recognising and managing contraindications to colour and bleach services

interpreting and applying colour charts, product instructions and safety data sheets

applying weaving and splicing techniques within salon timeframes

applying highlighting techniques within salon timeframes

observing client and operator safety precautions

achieving target highlighting results that satisfy clients

providing colour care advice and promoting home care products from the salon range.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon

a fully equipped workstation which includes as minimum:

an adjustable client chair

clean client gown or wrap

a plentiful supply of clean towels

trolley stocked with:

rubber gloves

stain prevention products

plastic bowls

tint brushes

applicator bottles

foils

cap or plastic film wrap

documented salon procedures relating to:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency

a professional range of tint and bleach products

product colour charts, information and safety data sheets

a range of clients with different foiling and highlighting application requirements.

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate their handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks include:

consulting clients to advise on and confirm colour selection

safely applying weaving and splicing single and multi-coloured foil effects within designated salon timeframes, with no product bleed and to client satisfaction

safely applying quick service highlighting techniques with no product bleed and to client satisfaction

following salon procedures to ensure the comfort and safety of clients

completing foiling and highlighting applications within designated salon timeframes

advising on colour care and recommending home care products.

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge, such as:

the effects of hydrogen peroxide on the hair and hair colour

the chemical and physical effects of tint and high lift tint colour products on hair structure

the chemical and physical effects of bleach products on hair structure

the colour wheel and its application in colour selection

the levels of bleaching

tint and high lift tint colour chart systems for products in the salon range

processing and development times for a defined salon tint, high lift tint and bleach product range

salon procedures relating to:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency.

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.

Guidance information for assessment

A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is pre-requisite to another—they are related skills.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:

SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation

SIHHCLS304A Neutralise unwanted colours and tones

SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

interact with clients

consult with clients during pre-service analysis

check client comfort during colour application and processing

confirm client satisfaction with colour results

document pre-service analysis and client histories

technical skills to:

conduct pre-service hair analysis

select from tint, high lift tint and bleach products and plan the colour service

weave and splice hair

apply and fold foils

use plastic highlight caps

comb on or through highlight techniques

remove foils, caps and residual colour and lightening products

literacy skills to:

interpret colour charts, product instructions, safety data sheets

interpret relevant salon procedures

numeracy skills to:

measure, mix and apply colour products in correct proportions

minimise product waste

manage application and processing times effectively

Required knowledge

effects of hydrogen peroxide on the hair and hair colour

chemical and physical effects of tint and high lift tint colour products on hair structure

chemical and physical effects of bleach products on hair structure

colour wheel and its application in colour selection

levels of bleaching

colour chart systems for the salon product tint and high lift tints product range

processing and development times for a defined salon colour, high lift tint and bleach product range

salon procedures relating to:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Client characteristics may include:

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

other existing chemical services

skin tone

length of hair.

Client may include:

women

men

children

people who present with virgin hair or a range of
pre-existing colour treatments on the hair

people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Client history may include:

client contact details

date of service

operator

client reaction to any skin tests

contraindications

pre-service analysis

brand and colour or colours selection

area or areas of the head highlighted

application techniques and processing times

service outcome

recommended home care products

products purchased.

Salon procedures must include:

gowning clients for colour and lightening services

rules relating to the application of heat acceleration during processing

compliance with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

occupational health and safety procedures

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency.

Colour, high lift and bleach products must include:

tint products from the salon range

high lift tint colour products from the salon range

bleach products from the salon range

peroxides of varying volumes.

Highlighting and foiling tools and equipment may include:

pre-cut and folded foils

tail combs

tint brushes

sectioning clips.

Foiling must include:

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.

Stages and methods of head on scalp product application must include

natural untreated hair

regrowth

roots and then ends

roots, mid lengths and finally ends

ends and then roots.

Quick service highlighting techniques must include:

pulling strands through a cap

combing and brushing colour or bleach products onto predetermined areas of the hair

colouring and bleaching single strands or meshes.

Client and operator comfort and safety must include:

application of gown and towels to protect client clothes

application of barrier creams to face or neckline areas

application of anti skin stain product

application of colour stain removal product

avoiding product contact with client or operator’s eyes

avoiding inhalation of fumes whilst mixing product

wearing operator protective gloves during product application.

Relevant legislation may include:

state or territory and local health regulations

occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

Heat acceleration may include:

heat lamps

steamers.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Analyse client characteristics through physical and visual examination. 
Discuss client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair colour. 
Establish client expectations through questioning and reference to existing client history. 
Confirm desired degree of lift, colour and tone with client through discussion and reference to colour charts. 
Create a client history for new colour clients. 
Apply wraps and towels to ensure client protection and safety, according to salon procedures. 
Select and individually prepare colour, high lift and bleach products and highlighting andfoiling tools and equipment to achieve desired colour result, and according to product instructions and salon procedures. 
Apply foiling and colour and lightening products evenly to a predetermined pattern and seal to achieve colour effects with no colour bleed. 
Apply foiling within predetermined salon timeframes. 
Follow stages and methods of head on scalp product application quickly, evenly, without overlap, and cross check application for even coverage. 
Apply quick service highlighting techniques with no colour bleed. 
Ensure client and operator comfort and safety at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, product safety data sheets and salon procedures. 
Time processing through observation to judge desired lift or colour according to product instructions. 
Apply heat acceleration, according to salon procedures, to assist processing. 
Loosen foils or plastic caps and gently remove when processed, using tepid running water to avoid stretch or damage to the hair. 
Remove residual product at the end of processing time according to salon procedures and product instructions. 
Apply and remove after colour conditioners, according to product instructions. 
Use energy water and other resources efficiently during the service to reduce negative environmental impacts. 
Safely dispose waste product to minimise negative environmental impacts. 
Review service outcomes and confirm client satisfaction with colour result. 
Advise on appropriate after colour or bleach shampoos and conditioners and suggest sun protection strategies to clients. 
Update client history to include highlighting product selection, technique, processing time, service outcome, home care products recommended and product purchases. 

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