Required skills

communication skills to

participate in concept meetings

negotiate and confirm finished hair designs with the team leader interact with models and performers

interact with other team members

literacy skills to read and interpret session documentation for

hair colouring and lightening treatments

design techniques to achieve predetermined hair designs

team skills to participate in creative teams

technical skills that include

short medium and long hair design skills using a broad range of products and equipment

hair colouring and lightening skills using a broad range of products and techniques

numeracy skills in order to

calculate and manage product quantities

minimise waste

achieve outcomes in agreed timeframes

Required knowledge

the overall brief or objectives of the session

the technical and design brief for own models

the elements and principles of design and their combination and application for a wide variety of finished hair designs

a broad range of technical knowledge in the selection safe application and effects of colour and lightening products

a broad range of technical knowledge in the selection safe application and effects of chemical reformation products on the hair

the hairdressing product range available for the session

relevant occupational health and safety procedures

procedures to ensure the comfort and safety of client model or performer and operator

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

negotiating with the team leader to take into account session requirements

organising and packing product tools and equipment for a session styling team

supporting team members and completing set tasks under the direction of a sessionstyling team leader

applying technical hairdressing skills to create creative contemporary and period hair designs according to a session brief

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a fully stocked and operational salon or 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

session styling settings such as events photographic studios or platform work

a range of hairdressing products equipment hair accessories props and audiovisual resources

relevant occupational health and safety regulations

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 performing a range of tasks in session styling environments over sufficient time to demonstrate his or her handling of a range of contingencies Tasks may include

participating in a team researching and planning for a hair show

applying finished looks incorporating colour chemical reformation and haircutting or design services according to an agreed plan under the direction of a team leader

case studies that involve researching and planning and creating period hair styles for filming or a catwalk event

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty reports of onthejob performance by the learner

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 Design and apply short to medium

SIHHHDS303A Design and apply short to medium

Overall design concepts may include:

Types of production may include:

Roles and responsibilities may include:

Colour and lightening services may include:

Finished hair designs may include:

A predetermined concepts may include: