Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients during preservice analysis

check client comfort during the hair design finishing process

confirm client satisfaction with hair design results

design skills to

conduct hair design analysis

apply the elements and principles design to design finished looks

research skills to source information on local international current and emerging hair and fashion trends that may influence long hair designs

technical skills to

select and apply systematic methods of preparing long hair

use and safely apply a wide range of hair design finishing tools and techniques

attach hair pieces and ornamentation

numeracy skills to manage the completion of creative long hair design services within salon timeframes

Required knowledge

elements and principles of design as they are applied to hair design

current and emerging trends in long hair design

salon styling products range

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

analysing and identifying the elements of long hair designs and alternative techniques that may be applied to achieve those designs

applying tools and equipment to achieve a range of creative and current up down and combination hair designs on long hair

completing long hair design services within designated salon timeframes

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

an adjustable client chair

a clean client gown or wrap

a supply of clean towels

hair design equipment including

combs

brushes

rollers

clips

blow dryer

heat diffuser

heat lamps

hair dryer

tongs

straightening irons

a range of clients with long hair for hair design services

styling products

relevant documentation including

manufacturer instructions

salon procedures

safety data sheets for the safe use of electrical equipment

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

research leading to the development of a long hair design portfolio

direct observation of the learner consulting with clients and applying tools and equipment to complete long hair designs

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

SIHHTLSA Work as a session stylist

SIHHTLS403A Work as a session stylist

Portfolio of creative long hair designs may include:

Sources may include:

Design plan must include:

Natural hair type may include:

Texture may include:

Growth patterns may include:

Length, structure and movement may include:

Facial features and bone structure may include:

Visual examples may include:

Clients may include:

Elements and principles of design may include:

Long hair designs must include:

Long hair designs may include:

Relevant hair preparation methods may include:

Relevant finishing techniques may include:

Salon procedures may include:

Home hair care products may include: