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

Skills may include

client consultation that takes into account the culture background and physical abilities of the client while demonstrating knowledge of the following communication techniques

using open and closed questions

speaking clearly and concisely

using appropriate language

nonverbal communication

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

design skills

skills in the safe use and application of a broad range of styling products tools and equipment

Knowledge may include

the provisions of relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations

the provisions of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

relevant workplace policies and procedures to ensure the comfort and safety of client and operator

the effects of humidity on temporary design finishes

the elements and principles of design as they are applied to long hair design

the workplace styling products range

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 is able to design and create classic and current long hair design finishes on a range of clients Relevant health regulations and occupational health and safety legislation must be consistently implemented

Specific evidence requirements

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

ability to consistently use effective questioning and active listening techniques to confirm services with clients

ability to consistently use effective questioning and active listening techniques to negotiate appropriately with clients to take into account any cultural or physical requirements and to ensure client comfort and safety throughout the service

ability to analyse and identify the elements of long hair designs and alternative techniques that may be applied to achieve those designs

ability to apply a range of classic and current hair designs on long hair

knowledge and consistent application of federal state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations applicable to the workplace

knowledge and consistent application of occupational health and safety regulations and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services

ability to complete long hair design services within designated workplace timeframes

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

a working hairdressing salon or simulated salon

clients with long hair and a range of hair design requirements

a range of workplace styling products

relevant health regulations and workplace procedures

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 can be integrated for assessment purposes

Prerequisite unit

WRHCSA Prepare clients for salon services

WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services.

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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

collecting pictures and analysing the elements of a variety of long hair designs

organising the work area tools and equipment

analysing characteristics and consulting with clients to negotiate a planned design outcome

applying styling products tools and equipment to achieve a range of designs on long hair

implementing relevant health and hygiene and occupational health and safety regulations and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services

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

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification

Natural hair type may include:

Texture may include:

Growth patterns may include:

Length, structure and movement may include:

Facial features andbone structure may include:

Long hair designs may include:

Clients may include:

Elementsandprinciplesof design may include:

Styling products may include:

Relevant tools and techniques may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Finishing tools and techniques may include:

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