Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

discuss design ideas and confirm client expectations

advise clients on colour selection and placement finished hair designs and home care

check client comfort during each stage of the service

review the outcomes of the service and check client satisfaction

technical skills to

conduct accurate preservice hair analysis

apply elements and principles of design to hair designs

select and apply products equipment and techniques appropriate to achieving creative colouring and lightening effects on classic and creative designs

literacy skills to

interpret and follow product instructions and safety data sheets

interpret and follow relevant salon procedures

numeracy skills to

accurately measure and apply products to minimise waste

manage processing times effectively

research skills to access creative and classic looks that use specialist creative colouring and lightening techniques to enhance hair designs

Required knowledge

the elements and principles of design

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

relationship between porosity texture condition and the success of creative 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

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

conducting accurate preservice hair and design analysis

applying the elements and principles of design to create contemporary and classic designs and to forecast new looks enhanced by the creative application of creative specialist colouring and lightening techniques

selecting and applying creative specialist colouring and lightening techniques to achieve predetermined designs that enhance a variety of haircut structures on a range of clients

consulting with clients and providing afterservice care and maintenance advice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

fully equipped workstation which includes as minimum

an adjustable client chair

clean client gown or wrap

a plentiful supply of clean towels

trolley stocked with

rubber gloves

stain prevention products

plastic bowls

sponges

tint brushes

applicator bottles

variety of application tools such as sponges foils combs and brushes icing syringe

cap or plastic film wrap

a professional range of colour deposit lifting products including

artificial colour removal products

bleaches

powder lighteners

hydrogen peroxides

product colour charts information and safety data sheets

salon procedures relating to

client comfort and safety

client shampoo chairs

adjustable water temperature and shampoo spray attachments

a plentiful supply of clean towels

clean client gown

a professional range of colouring and lightening products suited to match hair analysis on a range of clients

relevant documentation including

product instructions

product safety data sheets

salon procedures

a range of clients with different creative colouring and lightening 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 their handling of a range of contingencies Tasks include

communicating and demonstrating creative colouring hair design enhancements to other staff

designing and applying creative specialist colouring and lightening techniques to enhance hair designs on a range of clients

advising on home hair care and recommending products

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

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

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

research that demonstrates creative and classic looks that use creative specialist colouring and lightening techniques to enhance the hair design

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 another they are related skills

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

SIHHHCSA Design and perform creative haircuts

SIHHHCS410A Design and perform creative haircuts

Hair type and condition may include:

Haircut structure may include:

Enhancement may include creating:

Client may include:

Colouring and lightening products must include:

Creative colouring and lightening techniques may include:

Client and operator comfort and safety must include:

Salon procedures must include:

Finishing tools and techniques may include:

Maintenance advice may include:

Client history may include: