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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare hairdressing presentations.
   • Determine session objectives, audience characteristics, presentation scale and type and roles of presentation team.
   • Identify and evaluate variables of the presentation environment and make appropriate plans.
   • Collaborate with relevant people to incorporate new ideas and style of presentation to ensure it fulfils session objectives.
   • Determine and organise resources required for the presentation.
   • Confirm overall design concepts with relevant people.
   • Co-ordinate roles of presentation team members and support individuals to fulfil all aspects of their roles.
   • Evaluate possible constraints that may impact on the presentation and take action to address these.
2. Deliver hairdressing presentations.
   • Deliver information in a clear, logical and interesting manner, with a good introduction and strong conclusion.
   • Incorporate effective public speaking techniques and interpersonal skills, using visual and audio aids, as required.
   • Present technical information and processes in a clear and logical sequence, demonstrating techniques as required.
   • Use effective interactive strategies to encourage audience participation.
   • Monitor and assess audience reactions and adjust presentation approach to ensure ongoing audience interest and engagement.
3. Evaluate hairdressing presentations.
   • Evaluate the planning and preparation of presentation for efficiency and effectiveness.
   • Reflect on and evaluate the presentation against planned outcome.
   • Challenge, refine and adapt strengths and weaknesses of the presentation to inform subsequent demonstrations.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

plan and deliver three logical, well-structured presentations in line with three different briefs that require different subject matter delivery that cumulatively demonstrate:

effective use of public speaking techniques and equipment

ability to tailor the presentation to specific audience needs

use of a single model demonstration with technical explanation of hair designs

use of multiple model demonstration with technical explanation of hair designs.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

in-depth knowledge of hairdressing subject matter suited to the requirements of the presentation

methods for planning presentations, structure and timing of effective presentations

public speaking techniques:

use of voice:

tone

volume

pace

diction

inflection

appropriate eye contact

appropriate body language

impact of dress

use of humour

interpersonal skills relevant to engaging with an audience:

adjusting language to suit audience comprehension

engaging with and motivating audience to interact

actively listening and responding to audience questions

features of typical audio visual equipment and software programs used to deliver presentations

roles and responsibilities of different event and presentation personnel:

creative director and producer

hair stylists and support team

models

make-up artists

technicians.

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