Required skills

communication skills to report spills food waste and other potential hazards to appropriate personnel and seek direction on action

technical skills to

use and maintain cleaning equipment

use and store chemicals hazardous substances and flammable materials

use electrical and other equipment

check electrical equipment for obvious faults

reset clippers and scissors

replace disposable razor blades

literacy skills to

interpret and follow workplace procedures

interpret salon procedures and follow a regular routine that complies with legislative requirements for the cleaning storage and maintenance of linen tools and equipment used in hairdressing services

interpret and follow labels and instructions on chemicals hazardous substances and flammable materials

numeracy skills to

measure mix and apply disinfecting and cleaning chemicals in correct proportions

minimise product waste

Required knowledge

transmission routes of infectious conditions

standard infection control precautions

salon policies and procedures relating to

relevant health regulations

cleaning maintenance and storage of linen tools and equipment

tagging and repair of electrical equipment

housekeeping

personal hygiene

maintenance and storage of cleaning equipment

use and storage of cleaning chemicals

compliance with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to various hairdressing service areas and items of equipment

occupational health and safety procedures including

manual handling

procedures for care and protection of the operator when using cleaning products

salon hazards

environmental protection practices such as

waste minimisation

recycling

reuse

energy efficiency eg electricity saving devices and practices

waste disposal including hazardous waste

resource management disposal of sharps such as used blades

water efficiency

relevant occupational health and safety regulations

relevant labels to identify chemicals and hazardous substances including hazardous chemicals HAZCHEM labels

manufacturer instructions for the use of cleaning equipment

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

application of relevant health regulations and salon procedures

applying salon cleaning and setup routines for work and service areas

applying salon procedures for cleaning disinfection and safe storage of linen tools and equipment used in hairdressing services

ability to check and maintain a range of tools and equipment in safe working order

cleaning oiling and resetting clippers and scissors

regular application of salon housekeeping programs and routines including reporting faults and problems to relevant persons and checking and referring tools and equipment for repair as required

completing tasks in set 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

a fully equipped salon which includes as a minimum

a fully functional client reception area

a basin services area

equipment and work stations suitable for services including

hair and scalp treatments

haircutting

hair design

hair colouring

hair lightening

reformation

straightening and relaxing services

a supply of clean towels

a supply of clean client gowns or wraps

cleaning products and equipment

relevant documentation such as

health regulations

salon procedures

instructions and safety data for disinfectant and cleaning chemicals

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 candidate

cleaning and preparing work areas for specific services

performing routine housekeeping

maintaining a point of sale area

using and maintaining cleaning equipment

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge which may include

relevant health regulations

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

SIHHOHSA Apply salon safety procedures

SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures

Tools and equipment may include:

Salon procedures may include:

Work areas may include:

Clean linen may include:

Scissors may include:

Clippers may include:

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Unsafe areas may include: