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

Skills may include

communication skills that take into account the culture background and abilities of the productionpresentation team and the target audience while demonstrating a knowledge of communication techniques including

listening and questioning techniques

verbal and nonverbal communication

negotiation techniques

planning skills

presentation skills

team skills

research skills that involve using the Internet and print and film media sources to identify contemporary and period hair designs that were popular in specific eras

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

highly developed short medium and long hair design skills using a broad range of products and equipment

the ability to attach and incorporate postiche and ornaments in hair designs

highly developed hair colouring and lightening skills using a broad range of products and techniques

highly developed haircutting skills using a variety of tools to achieve haircut structures

demonstrated skills in the safe use and application of a broad range of hairdressing tools and equipment

Knowledge may include

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 postiche

the product range available for the session

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 provisions of relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations

the provisions of relevant skin penetration legislation and regulations

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 communicate analyse research plan design and then combine and apply products tools and equipment to create finished hair designs in quick turnaround times These applied designs may be creative classic current and historical or in character for events photographic assignments film sets catwalks or platform work

The person will consistently apply advanced communication and team skills when working with other professionals such as fashion designers photographers photographic stylists models and session stylists andor hair show teams

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 negotiate appropriately with other production team members to take into account any cultural or physical requirements and to ensure clientmodel comfort and safety throughout the service

ability to source and organise equipment and props including garments for a platform presentation

ability to present wellplanned sessions to live audiences communicate technical explanations and clearly answer audience questions regarding hairdressing techniques and designs

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

ability to apply a range of classic and current hair designs on short medium and long hair in short turnaround times

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 requirements and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services

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 and in a platform presentation or simulated platform presentation environment including 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 salon or simulated salon environment

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

models for platform demonstrations

library Internet and film media research sources

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

relevant health regulations and workplace procedures

Relationship to other units

This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the ability to design and apply combined structures for haircut designs apply a broad range of chemical reformation techniques and hairdressing chemical services and communicate effectively with production team members and audiences

WRHHCB Combine haircut structures on women

WRHHC306B Combine haircut structures on women

or

WRHHCB Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men

WRHHC307B Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men

and

WRHCLB Colour and lighten hair

WRHCL302B Colour and lighten hair

WRHCLB Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques

WRHCL303B Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques

WRHCLA Perform colour correction

WRHCL304A Perform colour correction

WRHCRB Perform chemical curling and volumising services

WRHCR302B Perform chemical curling and volumising services

WRHCRB Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services

WRHCR303B Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services

WRHHDA Design and apply short to mediumlength hair design finishes

WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes.

WRHCLB Perform on scalp full head and retouch bleach services

WRHCL305B Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services

WRHCLB Solve complex colour problems

WRHCL406B Solve complex colour problems

WRHHCB Design and perform creative haircuts

WRHHC410B Design and perform creative haircuts

WRHHDA Design and apply long hair design finishes

WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes.

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 his or her 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

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

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

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

Overall design concepts may include:

Types of productions may include:

Research materials may include:

Documentation may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Finished hair designs may include:

A predetermined era may include:

Target audience may include:

Presentation type may include:

Presentation scale may include:

Presentation team may include:

Variables of the presentation environment may include:

Visual and audio aids may include: