Required skills

communication skills in order to

participate in concept meetings

discuss research findings with relevant production personnel

brief other team members

negotiate and confirm finished hair designs with relevant personnel

interact with models and performers

interact with other production professionals

participate in creative teams

research skills to

use the internet print and film media sources to identify contemporary and period hair designs that were popular in specific eras

source garments and materials

design and planning skills to develop hair colour and design concepts that match a creative brief

literacy skills to document and record finished hair designs for future performances events or continuity purposes

technical skills to

use a broad range of products and equipment

attach and incorporate hairpieces and ornaments in hair designs

use a broad range of products and techniques

use a variety of tool to achieve haircut structures

problemsolving skills to manage design and technical contingencies that arise

numeracy skills to

calculate and manage product quantities

minimise waste

achieve outcomes in agreed timeframes

Required knowledge

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

the history of contemporary and period hair design including eras and their popular designs and colours

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 care and maintenance of and techniques for attaching human and synthetic hairpieces

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

planning and negotiating with other production team members to take into account any cultural or physical requirements and to ensure model or performer comfort and safety throughout the presentation

sourcing and organising equipment and props including garments for a platform presentation

applying the elements and principles of design and a broad range of technical hairdressing skills to create creative contemporary and period hair designs

applying a range of classic and current hair designs on short medium and long hair in short turnaround times

applying relevant occupational health and safety and health regulation requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

session styling settings such as events film sets photographic studios or platform work

library internet and film media research sources

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

relevant occupational health and safety and health regulations

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

researching and planning for a hair show sourcing models garments props and equipment and conducting rehearsals where required

designing and applying finished looks incorporating colour chemical reformation and haircutting or design services according to an agreed plan

responding to a creative brief to lead a small team completing hair designs for a fashion parade

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

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

SIHHHCSA Design and perform creative haircuts

SIHHHCS410A Design and perform creative haircuts

SIHHHDSA Design and apply creative long hair designs

SIHHHDS406A Design and apply creative long hair designs

SIHHHDSA Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

SIHHHDS407A Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

Overall design concepts may include:

Types of productions may include:

Research materials may include:

Documentation must include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Finished hair designs may include:

A predetermined era may include: