Required skills

communication skills to

advise supervisors of contact with infectious disorders of the hair and scalp

interact with clients when adjusting chairs

report unsafe work practices faulty plant and equipment incidents and accidents

share information

technical skills to

handle hairdressing equipment safely

locate and using safety alarms fire extinguishers and emergency exits

use personal protective gear and equipment

literacy skills to

interpret and apply product instructions and safety data sheets

interpret symbols used for OHS signage

identify hazardous goods and substances

interpret and apply health regulations

interpret and apply salon procedures

numeracy skills to

dilute cleaning chemicals

measure and mix cleaning chemicals and hairdressing products to minimise waste

Required knowledge

causes and symptoms of occupational contact dermatitis

common forms of occupational contact dermatitis

preventative skin care routines

salon safety and hygiene procedures

salon emergency procedures

procedures for reporting

unsafe work practices

faulty plant and equipment

state or territory and local health regulations relating to dealing with infectious disorders of the hair and scalp

standard infection control precautions

healthy posture and the impact of poor or incorrect posture

methods of safe handling for a variety of hairdressing products tools and equipment from the salon 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

consistently applying safe and hygienic work practices in all areas of the salon according to salon policy OHS legislation and state or territory health regulations

applying salon procedures for reporting faults required repairs and problems to the relevant person

interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions and safety data for storage use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous goods

applying salon procedures with regard to emergency situations evacuation or accident and illness in the salon

interpreting and applying product instructions and safety data sheets for mixing using and disposal of chemicals

following salon procedures to minimise water and product waste

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

suitable equipment and materials for lifting

relevant documentation such as

product instructions

product safety data sheets

salon policy and procedures

OHS regulations

state or territory health regulations

a range of cleaning products

a range of professional hairdressing 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 learner

handling and using hairdressing chemicals

safely handling hairdressing tools and equipment

implementing salon safety and hygiene procedures

applying self skin care practices when working with chemicals

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

causes and symptoms of occupational contact dermatitis

common forms of occupational contact dermatitis

preventative self care routines

state or territory and local health regulations relating to dealing with infectious disorders of the hair and scalp

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 another they are related skills

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIHHINDA Maintain and organise tools equipment and work areas

SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

SIHHCLSA Apply hair colour products

SIHHCLS201A Apply hair colour products

SIHHCLSA Colour and lighten hair

SIHHCLS302A Colour and lighten hair

Symptoms may include:

Causes may include:

Common forms of occupational contact dermatitis may include:

Preventative self care routines may include:

Hairdressing chemical services may include:

Salon procedures may include:

Unsafe working practices may deal with but are not restrictedto:

Checking plant and equipmentmay include:

Salon policy and procedures related to OHS may include:

Safe manual handling practices may include:

Designated personnel may include:

Consultative processes may include:

Emergency procedures may relate to: