Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients to establish their end product requirements

check client comfort during the fitting process

confirm client satisfaction with finished wigs and hairpieces

technical skills to

perform client measurement and fitting

select and prepare hair for a variety of wigmaking procedures including

select and prepare hair for a variety of wigmaking procedures, including:

hackling

root turning

hair colouring and curling

matching clients hair type

hair blending

select appropriate bases

perform knotting and other wig making techniques

literacy skills to interpret and apply salon procedures

numeracy skills to take key measurements and transfer them to a wigmaking block

Required knowledge

factors affecting the design of wig and hairpieces

selection of hair type

preparation of materials

design and structure of wigs hairpieces and postiche

different hair fibres hair types and bases

head blocks and tools

facial shapes and features bone structure and body shape

client characteristics and limitations

client preferences and expressed requirements

occasion

balancing hair length and volume

the elements and principles of design as applied to hair design

a range of head blocks and their suitability for attaching wigs and hairpieces

a range of block attachments and tools for making wigs and hairpieces

a range of measuring and fitting requirements and procedures for wigs and hairpieces

relevant salon procedures

human hair types used in wigs and hairpieces and their characteristics

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 client characteristics and requirements and recommending appropriate hair fibre

knowledge and safe application of technical tools

procedures and techniques used in wig making

integrating a range of wigmaking techniques to produce wigs and hairpieces suitable for photographic theatre film television special effects and prosthesis application

evaluating completed wigs or hairpieces and confirming client satisfaction with the finished result

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

a client consultation area

wig blocks and appropriate attachment tools

a full range of wig making products

a supply of hair fibres of different type

sample wigs and hairpieces

clients requiring a range of wig or hairpiece applications

haircutting 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

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

consulting with clients

measuring clients for full head wigs and hairpieces

selecting preparing and blending hair

selecting base materials

applying ventilating and wefting techniques

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

the types of human hair types used in wigs and hair pieces

tools procedures and techniques used in wig making

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 Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

SIHHHDS407A Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces.

Client needs and expectations may include:

Wigs and hairpieces may include:

Human hair types may include:

Salon procedures may include:

Key measurements may include:

Materials may include:

Procedure for placing hair on base may include:

Wig-making tools may include:

Ventilating techniques may include: