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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify event objective and scope.
  2. Establish and develop the hair design concept for an event.
  3. Plan and co-ordinate the hair design preparations for the event.
  4. Manage the completion of the hair designs for the event.
  5. Evaluate professional work.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

collaborate with others as part of the creative process

discuss abstract ideas with others

critical thinking and analytical skills to

analyse event objectives

develop evaluate and select hair design options for events

reflect on complex issues and make judgements and decisions around those issues

evaluate own work performance in meeting event objectives

learning skills to receive and integrate constructive criticism from others

literacy skills to

interpret unfamiliar and complex information or abstract ideas

develop detailed hair design specifications and complex operational plans

numeracy skills to interpret budgetary constraints and to calculate the size and number of resources required for the presentation of hair designs

problemsolving skills to adjust to constraints limitations and respond to contingencies

selfmanagement and planning skills to plan and coordinate the hair designs for the event from initial concept to realisation

technical skills to apply and adapt specialists skills relative to the presentation of hair design for events

Required knowledge

scope of research potential within and beyond traditional creative areas

different critical and creative thinking techniques and how they work in the context of creative practice

cultural sociological philosophical aesthetic political and commercial influences on hair design concepts in both an historic and contemporary context

the intricate characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of design and their effects on the style and function of innovative hair designs for event presentation

highly developed hairdressing technical skills appropriate for event presentations

project management methodologies

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislations associated with the presentation of creative work

presentation technologies relevant to the presentation of the hair designs for the event

the roles and responsibilities of different event personnel including models makeup artists chorographers hair stylists staging team

operational constraints for the hairdressing concept based on event requirements

staffing and volunteering requirements for events

a range of formats for and inclusions of operational plans produced to conceive develop and realise the hairdressing concept for events

risk management issues to be considered for the preparation and realisation of the hair designs for events

practices to reduce environmental impacts when preparing and developing hair designs

Evidence Required

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 developing innovative and creative hairdressing concept that reflects event objectives

realising hair designs using styling techniques and finishes appropriate for optimised presentation for event presentations

complying with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to facilitating the presentation of hair designs for an event

dealing with issues and challenges associated with planning and realising the hair show

applying appropriate crosscultural communication skills and knowledge in preparing and monitoring the presentations of hair designs for the events

monitoring and reviewing hair designs against production requirements to ensure required purpose is met

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a range of real work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment

comprehensive and sufficient information about the events to allow the candidate to fully develop hair design concepts and operational plans to meet the event requirements

events and event venues on which the candidate can work

interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit

interaction with event and venue coordinators to reflect the onsite management aspects of the unit

a fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers software and information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing and documenting hair design concepts and operational plans

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 completing tasks during setup operation and post activities of the events

direct observation of the candidate completing tasks during setup, operation and post activities of the events

evaluation of innovative and creative hair designs onsite at the events where the designs are managed by the candidate

review of operational plans prepared by the candidate for preparation and monitoring of the hair show

case studies to assess ability to develop the hairdressing concepts and plans for different types of events

evaluation of reports detailing the planning processes undertaken for the events and highlighting particular challenges and issues

written and verbal questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as formats and features of different types of events hair design options and styles for different types of events varying operational constraints risk management issues and minimal impact practices

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace 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 workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIHHTLSA Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry

SIHHTLS704A Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry

SIHHTLSA Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations

SIHHTLS707A Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Event may include:

industry presentations

award presentations

trade shows

hairdressing competitions

product company promotional event or seminars

fashion shows.

Stakeholders may include:

event organisers

sponsors

suppliers and contractors

venue staff and management

security contractors

caterers

organising committees

colleagues

entertainers.

Broad factors influencing hair concept may include:

event purpose

concept, style and theme

product or brand marketing

show duration

nature of venue or site

number of hair designs

audience profile

availability of equipment and resources

overall budget estimate.

Creative thinking techniques may include:

brainstorming

graphic organisers, such as visual maps

making associations

mind maps

visualisation.

Appropriate experts may include:

lighting technicians

set technicians

stage managers

sound technicians

Event requirements may include:

concept, style and theme

client or sponsor preferences

products to be promoted

location of event and transportation requirements

parameters of the site including:

dimensions of runway

preparation area

consideration of negative environmental impacts and minimal impact practices for the event

off and on-site staff

volunteering requirements

liaison with others involved in the event.

Legal and ethical constraints may include:

legislation

regulations

codes of practice

ethical principles

policies and guidelines

society’s expectations

cultural expectations and influences

social responsibilities, e.g. protection of children, environmental issues.

Operational plan may include

costing of all resources and materials to be provided

purchasing of resources and materials to be used

timelines

model requirements

staff requirements, roles and responsibilities

volunteering requirements, roles and responsibilities

choreography

rehearsals.

Resources may include:

models

styling team

hairdressing equipment, materials and products

makeup artists

choreographer

clothing

make up

accessories

music.

Issues that may be addressed in risk management strategies may include:

potential non-attendance of models, staff or volunteers

lack of experience of staff or volunteers

potential non-delivery of resources or products from suppliers

venue access and impacts of preparation to meet timelines.

Model preparations may include:

pre-styling including colouring, hair in first pli

makeup application

garments and accessory fittings.