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SIHHTLS806
Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events

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Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to highly skilled senior hairdressers who have substantial experience across the industry. The job roles include creative or artistic directors who work for larger hairdressing organisations or a hairdressing products company or independently as freelance session stylists and provide technical and creative leadership, training and support to colleagues and the industry at large.

In these roles, individuals play an important leadership role for the industry. They determine and lead the future hair designs that the industry will create through the development and realisation of the innovative hairdressing designs. These hair designs promote current and future hair fashions, products and techniques to hairdressing industry and consumer markets through a range of media. They are able to operate at a national or international level.

A person undertaking this role applies a range of specialised technical, creative, conceptual and team leadership competencies to plan, carry out, evaluate and take accountability for personal outputs and usually, those of a team.

They possess a substantial depth of theoretical knowledge of hairdressing design elements and principles and highly developed and specialised technical skills. They possess the research skills to gather and synthesise future trends and technologies in related creative industries such as fashion, graphic art and product design to design and create hair designs influenced by these trends.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conceive, develop and realise hairdressing concepts for events.

It requires the ability to develop the hairdressing design concepts based on the event objectives and to plan and realise the presentation of innovative hairdressing designs for the event.

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

Prerequisites

Nil


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:

planning and developing innovative and creative hairdressing concept that reflects event objectives

realising hair designs, using styling techniques and finishes appropriate for optimised presentation for event presentations

complying with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to facilitating the presentation of hair designs for an event

dealing with issues and challenges associated with planning and realising the hair show

applying appropriate cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge in preparing and monitoring the presentations of hair designs for the events

monitoring and reviewing hair designs against production requirements to ensure required purpose is met.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a range of real work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment

comprehensive and sufficient information about the events to allow the candidate to fully develop hair design concepts and operational plans to meet the event requirements

events and event venues on which the candidate can work

interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit

interaction with event and venue co-ordinators to reflect the on-site management aspects of the unit

a fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers, software and information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing and documenting hair design concepts and operational plans.

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:

direct observation of the candidate completing tasks during setup, operation and post activities of the events

evaluation of innovative and creative hair designs on-site at the events where the designs are managed by the candidate

review of operational plans prepared by the candidate for preparation and monitoring of the hair show

case studies to assess ability to develop the hairdressing concepts and plans for different types of events

evaluation of reports detailing the planning processes undertaken for the events and highlighting particular challenges and issues

written and verbal questioning or interview to test knowledge of formats and features of different types of events, hair design options and styles for different types of events, varying operational constraints, risk management issues and minimal impact practices

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance.

Guidance information for assessment

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

SIHHTLS804 Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry

SIHHTLS807 Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

collaborate with others as part of the creative process

discuss abstract ideas with others

critical thinking and analytical skills to:

analyse event objectives

develop, evaluate and select hair design options for events

reflect on complex issues and make judgements and decisions around those issues

evaluate own work performance in meeting event objectives

learning skills to receive and integrate constructive criticism from others

literacy skills to:

interpret unfamiliar and complex information or abstract ideas

develop detailed hair design specifications and complex operational plans

numeracy skills to interpret budgetary constraints, and to calculate the size and number of resources required for the presentation of hair designs

problem-solving skills to adjust to constraints, limitations and respond to contingencies

self-management and planning skills to plan and coordinate the hair designs for the event from initial concept to realisation

technical skills to apply and adapt specialist skills relative to the presentation of hair design for events

Required knowledge

scope of research potential within and beyond traditional creative areas

different critical and creative thinking techniques and how they work in the context of creative practice

cultural, sociological, philosophical, aesthetic, political and commercial influences on hair design concepts in both an historic and contemporary context

the intricate characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of design, and their effects on the style and function of innovative hair designs for event presentation

highly developed hairdressing technical skills appropriate for event presentations

project management methodologies

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislations associated with the presentation of creative work

presentation technologies relevant to the presentation of the hair designs for the event

the roles and responsibilities of different event personnel, including models, makeup artists, choreographers, hair stylists, staging team

operational constraints for the hairdressing concept based on event requirements

staffing and volunteering requirements for events

a range of formats for and inclusions of operational plans produced to conceive, develop and realise the hairdressing concept for events

risk management issues to be considered for the preparation and realisation of the hair designs for events

practices to reduce environmental impacts when preparing and developing hair designs

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.

Event may include:

industry presentations

award presentations

trade shows

hairdressing competitions

product company promotional event or seminars

fashion shows.

Stakeholders may include:

event organisers

sponsors

suppliers and contractors

venue staff and management

security contractors

caterers

organising committees

colleagues

entertainers.

Broad factors influencing the hair concept may include:

event purpose

concept, style and theme

product or brand marketing

show duration

nature of venue or site

number of hair designs

audience profile

availability of equipment and resources

overall budget estimate.

Creative thinking techniques may include:

brainstorming

graphic organisers, such as visual maps

making associations

mind maps

visualisation.

Appropriate experts may include:

lighting technicians

set technicians

stage managers

sound technicians

Event requirements may include:

concept, style and theme

client or sponsor preferences

products to be promoted

location of event and transportation requirements

parameters of the site including:

dimensions of runway

preparation area

consideration of negative environmental impacts and minimal impact practices for the event

off and on-site staff

volunteering requirements

liaison with others involved in the event.

Legal and ethical constraints may include:

legislation

regulations

codes of practice

ethical principles

policies and guidelines

society’s expectations

cultural expectations and influences

social responsibilities, e.g. protection of children, environmental issues.

Operational plan may include

costing of all resources and materials to be provided

purchasing of resources and materials to be used

timelines

model requirements

staffing requirements, roles and responsibilities

volunteering requirements, roles and responsibilities

choreography

rehearsals.

Resources may include:

models

styling team

hairdressing equipment, materials and products

makeup artists

choreographer

clothing

make up

accessories

music.

Issues that may be addressed in risk management strategies may include:

potential non-attendance of models, staff or volunteers

lack of experience of staff or volunteers

potential non-delivery of resources or products from suppliers

venue access and impacts of preparation to meet timelines.

Model preparations may include:

pre-styling including colouring, hair in first pli

makeup application

garments and accessory fittings.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify and agree on key objective of the event in consultation with stakeholders. 
Analyse broad factors influencing the hair concept and consult with stakeholders to determine overall approach. 
Research and analyse emerging trends that may influence the development of the hair design concept. 
Apply a range of creative thinking techniques to generate new ideas and thinking, incorporating creative elements into the hair concept based on event theme and format. 
Collaborate with appropriate experts about achieving the desired hair design effects based on event requirements. 
Develop the hair design concept ensuring originality and impact to set it apart from the work of other competitors and colleagues. 
Investigate legal and ethical constraints for the proposed use of the concept. 
Use effective communication strategies to present the developed hair concept in a format that facilitates understanding to the stakeholder, encouraging feedback and offering clarification as required. 
Provide assistance and support to marketing personnel related to promotional material. 
Estimate production timeline, workflow and budget for the presentation of creative hair designs. 
Prepare an operational plan for the provision of resources, identifying steps, activities, sequence and incorporating appropriate risk management strategies. 
Identify and appoint assistant staff and or volunteers to be involved, clarifying team roles in relation to the hair show. 
Manage the communication of the operational plan to ensure timely and effective planning and implementation. 
Implement and monitor the plan for the completion of the hair designs for the event, making adjustments as required. 
Manage the coordination of model preparations for the show. 
Manage the completion of the hair designs, ensuring styling techniques and finishes are appropriate for optimised presentation for the event. 
Manage the coordination of assistant staff supporting individuals in their roles and ensure safe work practices. 
Provide assistance and support to staging and production teams as needed. 
Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes in relation to the provision and distribution of goods and information. 
Monitor, and facilitate where necessary, assistance and support to stakeholders during the event. 
Co-ordinate the removal, disposal and return of resources, ensuring minimal environmental impacts. 
Seek and apply constructive criticism from others after the event to improve own performance. 
Assess own work to evaluate satisfaction and degree to which event objectives are met. 
Evaluate own work in the context of work by others in order to extend own practice. 
Adjust work processes and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes. 

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