Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAMUP403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Style hair for performances or productions

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMUP403 - Style hair for performances or productions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a range of hair styles for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries.It applies to individuals who use a range of cutting, temporary colouring, setting and dressing methods to produce current and period hairstyles for performers. They may work independently or as a member of a make-up and hair design team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

hair products, styling aids and tools

productions requiring current and period styles and finishes

hair design reference materials.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clarify hairdressing requirements
  • In consultation with relevant personnel, identify factors impact how hair needs to be styled to meet production requirements
  • Source reference materials and research aspects of hairdressing assignments
  • Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of discussions, background research and an appreciation of how hairstyles can enhance characterisation
  • Maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel
  • Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when preparing designs
  • Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel
  • Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required
       
Element: Prepare for hairdressing assignments
  • Check styling aids and hairdressing tools are available in line with production schedules
  • Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required
  • Take into account characteristics of performers’ hair and physical appearance that may affect the way in which the desired style is achieved
  • Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions
  • Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements
       
Element: Create hair designs
  • Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles
  • Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required
  • Check performers are comfortable during hairdressing sessions
  • Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles
  • Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required
  • Make required adjustments to performers’ hair quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions
  • Re-create the same designs for performers on consecutive occasions as required
  • Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify hairdressing requirements

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify factors impact how hair needs to be styled to meet production requirements

1.2 Source reference materials and research aspects of hairdressing assignments

1.3 Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of discussions, background research and an appreciation of how hairstyles can enhance characterisation

1.4 Maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel

1.5 Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when preparing designs

1.6 Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel

1.7 Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required

2. Prepare for hairdressing assignments

2.1 Check styling aids and hairdressing tools are available in line with production schedules

2.2 Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required

2.3 Take into account characteristics of performers’ hair and physical appearance that may affect the way in which the desired style is achieved

2.4 Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions

2.5 Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements

3. Create hair designs

3.1 Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles

3.2 Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required

3.3 Check performers are comfortable during hairdressing sessions

3.4 Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles

3.5 Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required

3.6 Make required adjustments to performers’ hair quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions

3.7 Re-create the same designs for performers on consecutive occasions as required

3.8 Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes

Evidence of the ability to:

discuss hair design requirements for productions with relevant personnel

research hairstyles to inform design process and make reference materials available to others

prepare hair designs that meet production requirements and take performers' hair and general appearance into account

provide hair services in line with production schedule using appropriate hair products and application techniques

re-create designs for all appearances during film shoots or performances during production runs

maintain performers' hairstyles during productions

create a documentary record of hair designs

comply with health and hygiene requirements when providing hair services

provide clear information to performers during hair styling sessions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline roles and responsibilities of personnel who need to be consulted in relation to designing and styling hair

identify typical problems with providing hairdressing services and briefly describe solutions

explain health, hygiene and safety requirements that apply to the provision of hairdressing services

describe the process for producing hair designs

explain how hair design can enhance characterisation

outline key features of period hairstyles

describe typical theatre salon procedures for creating period hairstyles

explain how physical appearance can influence the process of designing hairstyles

explain how skin tone can be affected by the way hair colour appears under lights.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify hairdressing requirements

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify factors impact how hair needs to be styled to meet production requirements

1.2 Source reference materials and research aspects of hairdressing assignments

1.3 Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of discussions, background research and an appreciation of how hairstyles can enhance characterisation

1.4 Maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel

1.5 Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when preparing designs

1.6 Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel

1.7 Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required

2. Prepare for hairdressing assignments

2.1 Check styling aids and hairdressing tools are available in line with production schedules

2.2 Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required

2.3 Take into account characteristics of performers’ hair and physical appearance that may affect the way in which the desired style is achieved

2.4 Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions

2.5 Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements

3. Create hair designs

3.1 Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles

3.2 Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required

3.3 Check performers are comfortable during hairdressing sessions

3.4 Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles

3.5 Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required

3.6 Make required adjustments to performers’ hair quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions

3.7 Re-create the same designs for performers on consecutive occasions as required

3.8 Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
In consultation with relevant personnel, identify factors impact how hair needs to be styled to meet production requirements 
Source reference materials and research aspects of hairdressing assignments 
Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of discussions, background research and an appreciation of how hairstyles can enhance characterisation 
Maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel 
Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when preparing designs 
Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel 
Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required 
Check styling aids and hairdressing tools are available in line with production schedules 
Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required 
Take into account characteristics of performers’ hair and physical appearance that may affect the way in which the desired style is achieved 
Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions 
Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements 
Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles 
Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required 
Check performers are comfortable during hairdressing sessions 
Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles 
Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required 
Make required adjustments to performers’ hair quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions 
Re-create the same designs for performers on consecutive occasions as required 
Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes 

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