Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

work effectively as a team member advising on hair designs

negotiate with others to resolve hair styling issues

consult with performers and analyse performers characteristicsneeds and preplan hair designs

relate to people from diverse backgrounds

document hair design details for performers

complete workplace documentation eg continuity diary

initiative and flexibility in the context of

contributing creative ideas to hair designs

making adjustments to hairstyles quickly and accurately during productions

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and to deadlines

seek expert advice as required

problem solving skills sufficient to plan and apply hair designs to compensate for particular face shapes or characteristics

analytical and planning skills sufficient to analyse production documentation to plan hairdressing activities

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate time to complete hair designs to meet production schedules

technical skills sufficient to use a range of tools and styling aids to create current and period hair designs

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in productions in the relevant industry sector

codes of practice relating to the provision of hairdressing services

issues and challenges that arise in the context of providing hairdressing services

the provisions of health and hygiene regulationsrequirements

the provisions of OHS regulations with regard to the provision of hairdressing services

theatre salon policies and procedures in regard to the production of a range of current and period hairstyles and finishes for a performance

hairstyles shape and design from current era to historical periods

elements and principles of hair design

knowledge of face and body shapes and their relationship to the elements and principles of hair design

effects of humidity on set hair

balancing hair length and volume

basic knowledge of hair colour in particular with regard to the appearance of hair colour under lights and its relation to skin tone

advantages and disadvantages of different hairstyling products

awareness of characters in productions and how to interpret hair needs to enhance characterisation

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

creation of current and period hair designs that demonstrate an ability to

meet production requirements

take into account characteristics of performers hair that may affect the desired style of productions

select appropriate products and application techniques

perform services within defined timelines

recreate the same designs for a performer on consecutive occasions

consistent application of local health and hygiene requirementsregulations in relation to hairstyling services

consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of hair services

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

ability to communicate effectively with performers while providing hair services

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through a range of hair design and styling tasks for at least two productions

access to a range of hair products styling aids and tools as listed in the range statement

access to productions requiring a range of current and period styles and finishes

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of hair designs prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met correct procedures followed and appropriate hair products used

observation of the candidate styling hair in a production context

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFMUPA Maintain makeup and hair continuity

CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity

CUFMUPA Style wigs and hairpiecesfor performances or productions

CUFMUP404A Style wigs and hairpiecesfor performances or productions.

Relevant personnel may include:

Factors may include:

Productions may include:

Research techniques may include:

Reference materials may include:

Organisation of reference materials may include the use of:

Format may include:

Styling aids could include:

Variables of working environment may include:

Tools and techniques may include:

Design elements may include:

Adjustments may be required due to: