Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients during preservice analysis

check client comfort during the fitting process

confirm client satisfaction with design results

design skills to

conduct hair design analysis

apply the elements and principles of design to design finished looks

technical skills to

fit wigs and hairpieces

apply haircutting techniques to

shorten or texturise full wigs

blend hairpieces with natural hair

select suitable products and safely apply cleaning procedures to human and synthetic hair fibres with a variety of knotting stitching and base materials

literacy skills to interpret and apply cleaning product information and safety data sheets

Required knowledge

elements and principles of design

types of head blocks and their suitability for attaching wigs and hairpieces

a range of attachment tools

different types of wigs and hairpieces and their applications

hair fibres used in wigs and hairpieces including

human hair European African EuroAsian and Asian

synthetic fibre

animal hair

relevant salon procedure

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

selecting and applying appropriate products and techniques to clean a variety of wigs and hairpieces

applying adjusting and cutting a full head wig to meet client requirements

selecting and using haircutting techniques to blend a hairpiece with natural hair

completing finished designs on wigs and hairpieces to client satisfaction

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

clean client gown or wrap

a supply of clean towels

wig blocks and appropriate attachment tools

wig and hairpiece cleaning products

a range of wigs and hairpieces

clients requiring a range of wig or hairpiece applications

haircutting tools and equipment

finishing tools and equipment

relevant documentation such as salon procedures

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

direct observation of the learner

cleaning wigs and hairpieces

cutting switches and postiche to blend with natural hair

cutting wigs and hairpieces

styling and finishing wigs and hairpieces

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

the types of hair and synthetic fibres used in wigs and hairpieces

types of knotting

cleaning and maintenance requirements for different fibres

relevant salon procedures

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

SIHHHDSA Make wigs and hairpieces

SIHHHDS408A Make wigs and hairpieces

Wigs and hairpieces may include:

Stitching, knotting and fibre type may include:

Salon procedures may include:

Clients may include:

Styling products may include:

Relevant tools and techniques may include: