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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop advanced product knowledge and application techniques.
  2. Manage colour correction services.
  3. Remove unwanted colour deposits.
  4. Colour hair.
  5. Review colour correction outcomes and provide home hair care advice.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients during corrective colour service analysis

explain the risks associated with particular services

confirm corrective colour programs with clients

check client comfort during corrective colour treatments

confirm client satisfaction with colour results

document preservice analysis and client histories

provide advice or demonstrate corrective colour techniques to other operators

technical skills to

conduct preservice hair analysis

predict and manage the risks associated with each service

recognise contraindications

select products to be used for colour correction from across major manufacturer product ranges

select from and apply technical solutions including

working with different peroxide levels

colour deposit removal using a range of products

bleaching

prepigmenting hair from light to dark

selection of cool and warm tones

neutralising unwanted tones

use a range of application methods

remove residual product without damaging hair

literacy skills to

interpret product information instructions and safety data sheets

interpret relevant salon procedures

numeracy skills to

measure mix and apply colour and lightening products in correct proportions

minimise product waste

manage application and processing times effectively

cost and quote on individual corrective colour service prices within salon guidelines

Required knowledge

action of peroxide with bleaches and powder lighteners in colour deposit removal

relationship between porosity texture condition and the success of corrective colour services

levels of peroxide and their applications in colour correction

chemical and physical effects of prepigmenting products

colour wheel and its application in colour selection to achieve warm and cool tones

the salon colour and lightening products range and colour chart system

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

Evidence Required

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

strategies for developing and sharing advanced product knowledge with other staff

applying specialist product knowledge and techniques to assist other staff solve complex colour problems

providing sound information and advice to clients based on the consideration of time cost and risk factors associated with possible corrective services

planning and managing corrective colour services

performing a range of colour deposit lifting techniques whilst maintaining the integrity of the hair structure

recolouring hair to achieve target shade and tone to client satisfaction

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

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

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

a trolley stocked with

rubber gloves

stain prevention products

plastic bowls

sponges

tint brushes

applicator bottles

cap or plastic film wrap

a professional range of colour deposit lifting products including

stripping products

bleaches

powder lighteners

hydrogen peroxides

product colour charts information and safety data sheets

salon procedures relating to

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency

a range of clients with different colour correction 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 his or her handling of a range of contingencies Tasks include

communicating and demonstrating colour correction techniques to other staff

planning and implementing technical solutions to complex colour problems

confirming client satisfaction with colour results

advising on between service colour care and recommending products

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

action of peroxide with bleaches and powder lighteners in colour deposit removal

relationship between porosity texture condition and the success of corrective colour services

levels of peroxide and their applications in colour correction

chemical and physical effects of prepigmenting products

colour wheel and its application in colour selection to achieve warm and cool tones

the salon colour and lightening products range and colour chart system

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

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty reports of onthejob 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 daytoday basis in the workplace as part of work processes This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to anotherthey are related skills

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

SIHHCLSA Apply creative colouring and lightening techniques to enhance hair designs

SIHHCLS407A Apply creative colouring and lightening techniques to enhance hair designs


Range Statement

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.

Technical solutions must include:

working with different peroxide levels

stripping

bleaching

prepigmenting hair

neutralising unwanted tones

a range of application techniques.

Existing hair colour may include:

natural base

artificial base or bases

bleach base.

Hair condition must include:

dry, oily or normal

porosity

texture.

Client may include:

men, women and children

people who present with virgin hair or a range of preexisting 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 must include:

client reaction to skin tests

contraindications

colour outcomes

recommended after care products.

if existing client, also:

previous pre-service analysis

previous service brand and colour selection

previous service application techniques and processing times.

Corrective colour treatment plan may include:

multiple treatments

removing unwanted colour deposits

identifying raw pigment undertone before adding
prepigments

prepigmenting hair from light to dark to develop a desired undertone

selecting warm and cool colours

products to equalise porosity

selecting and applying tint products

refresher colours

between service colour care shampoo and conditioning products.

Client and operator comfort and safety must include:

following workplace procedures

following product safety instructions and safety data sheets regarding the preparation and application of corrective colour products

following product safety data in the event of an accident and seeking medical advice

appropriate gowning of client

application of anti skin stain product

application of colour stain removal product

wearing operator protective clothing and equipment when mixing and applying products

monitoring client scalp comfort and condition at all stages of the service.

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 deposit lifting products must include:

stripping products

bleaches

powder lighteners

hydrogen peroxides.

Colour products must include:

prepigmenting products

tints

peroxides of varying percentage volumes.

Stages and methods of product application may include:

applying products to equalise porosity

prepigmenting hair from light to dark to develop a desired undertone

selecting and applying tint products to:

roots and then ends

roots, mid lengths and finally ends

ends and then roots.

Between service colour care may include:

shampoos

conditioners

sun-protection strategies.