Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

research skills to apply basic research techniques including

identifying relevant information

sorting summarising and presenting information

communication skills to use questioning techniques to obtain information

selfmanagement skills to apply relevant information to industry activities

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

industry information sources

role of trade unions employer groups and professional associations in the industry

environmental responsibilities of the industry including waste minimisation and recycling

services and support provided by industry associations

federal and state legislation regulations and guidelines that apply to the industry in the following areas main objectives requirements and impact on individual staff

health and safety

hygiene

workplace relations

workers compensation

consumer protection and trade practices

duty of care

equal employment opportunity

antidiscrimination

overview of current and emerging technology used in the beauty industry

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

sourcing industry information

complying with organisational regulatory and legislative requirements

applying knowledge of the beauty industry including main roles functions and interrelationships of different industries with a more detailed knowledge of issues specific to a particular workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines

that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace

Assessment must ensure access to

media

reference books

information regarding employer and employees bodies in the beauty industry

information services

industry contacts mentors and advisors

the internet

current beauty industry publications

a beauty industry work team

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

Methods 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 learners performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

identifying and accessing sources of industry information

applying information to work activities

case studies or set assignments requiring the candidate to undertake industry research

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of developing techniques to update beauty industry knowledge procedures including methods of accessing industry information

completion of workplace documentation relevant to developing techniques to update beauty industry knowledge

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from a trainer coach or supervisor

thirdparty reports from experienced beauty professionals in the workplace

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

SIBBCCSA Advise on beauty services

SIBBCCS302A Advise on beauty services.

Sources of information may include:

Information may include:

Quality of work performance may include:

Legal and ethical issues may include:

Beauty industry practice may include:

Issues of concern may include: