This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skills may include

following a regular routine that complies with legislative requirements for the cleaning storage and maintenance of workplace tools and equipment

using a range of cleaning and disinfecting products and techniques

applying infectioncontrol procedures

resetting clippers and scissors

replacing disposable razor blades

language literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements

reading and interpreting health regulations and manufacturers instructions

Knowledge may include

knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious conditions

knowledge of workplace policies procedures and safe work practices in relation to cleaning and hygiene

knowledge of workplace procedures and relevant legislation and regulations regarding the safe storage of cleaned andor disinfected tools and equipment

knowledge of workplace procedures and relevant legislation and regulations regarding the safe disposal of used blades

The evidence guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency must be able to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment The evidence provided must also demonstrate knowledge and skills in the application of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to health and hygiene and the safe care and maintenance of tools and equipment

Specific evidence requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

knowledge and consistent application of relevant legislation and workplace policies procedures and safe work practices in relation to cleaning and hygiene

knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious conditions and skills in the application of standard infectioncontrol precautions

knowledge and consistent application of workplace procedures and relevant legislation for the safe storage of cleaned andor disinfected tools equipment and linen

ability to check and maintain in safe working order a range of tools and equipment

demonstrated adherence to workplace procedures in referring tools and equipment for repair as required

reading accurately interpreting and consistently applying manufacturers instructions relating to cleaning products and disinfectants

cleaning oiling and resetting clippers

cleaning oiling and resetting scissors

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor andor the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor The technical expert may include the hairdresser andor an experienced person at the workplace

Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations that may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package

Specific resources for assessment

Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to

relevant documentation such as local health regulations occupational health and safety legislation and regulations workplace procedures for the safe care and maintenance of tools and equipment and other legislative requirements

a range of tools and equipment appropriate to the hairdressing workplace

labels on cleaning and disinfecting products and other sources of product information

a qualified workplace assessor or assessment team

Relationship to other units

In the context of an assessmentonly andor a training delivery and assessment pathway all units that relate to a job function may be integrated for assessment purposes

none

WRHCSA Follow personal health and safety routines at work

WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work

SIRXOHSA Apply safe working practices

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is suggested

Observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate hisher handling of a range of contingencies Tasks may include

cleaning and disinfecting tools following a range of services

storing cleaned and disinfected tools and equipment

oiling and resetting clippers

oiling and resetting scissors

replacing disposable razor blades

honing and stropping straight razors

referring tools and equipment for repair andor maintenance

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance

It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both

Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process

Tools and equipment may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Scissors may include:

Clippers may include:

Clean linen may include:

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements may include: