Required skills

communication skills to

collaborate with others as part of the creative process

lead the creative team

engage the audience

demonstrate and explain design concepts and technical information

literacy skills to develop detailed hair design specifications and complex operational plans

technical skills to

apply and adapt specialist skills related to the presentation of hair designs

skills to operate audiovisual and technical equipment

problemsolving skills to adjust to constraints limitations and respond to contingencies

management and planning skills to plan and coordinate the requirements and sequencing of the presentations

reflection skills to identify areas for improvement and maintain personal skill development

Required knowledge

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 presentation

highly developed hairdressing technical skills appropriate for demonstration

project management methodologies

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

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

relevant occupational health and safety procedures

operational constraints for the hairdressing presentations

risk management issues to be considered for the preparation and presentations

environmental impacts of preparing and developing the hair designs and minimal impact practices to reduce these

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 sessions to meet event aims and objectives

communicating and supporting presentation team members on session requirements and their roles and responsibilities

sourcing and organising physical and other resources required to deliver the presentation

presenting wellplanned professional sessions that communicate technical explanations and clearly answer audience questions regarding hairdressing techniques and designs to live audiences

reviewing own performance to identify areas of improvement for sequential sessions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a platform production venue or event such as a hairdressing show or competition

models for platform demonstrations

presentation teams that may include audiovisual and sound technicians and assistants

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 candidate performing a range of tasks in hairdressing presentation settings over sufficient time to demonstrate their handling of a range of contingencies Tasks may include

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

interacting with presentation team to communicate session objectives and the teams roles and responsibilities

interacting with an audience to give technical explanations of work in progress or completed and responding to their questions

case studies that involve researching planning conducting and evaluating the presentation against the event aims and objectives

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

SIHHTLS Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry

SIHHTLS Conceive develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events

Target audience may include:

Presentation type may include:

Scale may include:

Presentation team may include:

Variables of the presentation environment may include:

Public speaking techniques must include:

Interpersonal skills must include:

Visual and audio aids may include: