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

CUAMUP404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CUAMUP404 - Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to style wigs and hairpieces 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 the required appearance of wigs and hairpieces for performers. They may work independently or as a member of a make-up and hair design team and are also responsible for the maintenance of wigs and hairpieces. 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:

wigs, hairpieces, hair products, styling aids and tools

productions requiring wigs and hairpieces.

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: Prepare for styling wigs and hairpieces
  • Confirm hairstyle design elements and production requirements and timelines with relevant personnel
  • Select wigs and hairpieces for required hairstyles and according to performers’ measurements
  • Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements
  • Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type
       
Element: Cut wigs and hairpieces
  • Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reaction to wigs and hairpieces and take remedial action if required
  • Apply hairpieces to scalp area and trim to blend with existing natural hair
  • Apply wigs to performers and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit
  • Apply hair cutting techniques to achieve the required wig appearance
  • Cut switches and postiche as required to blend with required appearance
       
Element: Apply design finishes to wigs and hairpieces
  • Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles
  • Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when finishing wigs and hairpieces
  • Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements and within agreed timelines
  • Confirm, with relevant personnel, that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required
  • Attach wigs and hairpieces to performers’ heads or place on head blocks for fitting at a later time
  • 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. Prepare for styling wigs and hairpieces

1.1 Confirm hairstyle design elements and production requirements and timelines with relevant personnel

1.2 Select wigs and hairpieces for required hairstyles and according to performers’ measurements

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

1.4 Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type

2. Cut wigs and hairpieces

2.1 Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reaction to wigs and hairpieces and take remedial action if required

2.2 Apply hairpieces to scalp area and trim to blend with existing natural hair

2.3 Apply wigs to performers and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit

2.4 Apply hair cutting techniques to achieve the required wig appearance

2.5 Cut switches and postiche as required to blend with required appearance

3. Apply design finishes to wigs and hairpieces

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

3.2 Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when finishing wigs and hairpieces

3.3 Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements and within agreed timelines

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

3.5 Attach wigs and hairpieces to performers’ heads or place on head blocks for fitting at a later time

3.6 Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare performers' wigs and hairpieces for styling in line with hairstyle design requirements

fit wigs and hairpieces on performers and trim them to achieve the desired appearance

maintain the condition of wigs and hairpieces

style and apply finishes to wigs and hairpieces to meet hair design requirements

create a documentary record of hair designs

complete work within production timelines

comply with health and hygiene requirements when providing hair services

work collaboratively with others in creating hair designs that meet production requirements

provide clear explanations to performers during wig and hairpiece fitting 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 of styling wigs and hairpieces and briefly describe solutions

describe health, hygiene and safety requirements for the provision of hairdressing services

describe the relationship between face type and elements and principles of hair design

outline characteristics of human and synthetic hair types used in wigs and hairpieces

describe tools and techniques for applying design finishes to wigs and hairpieces:

explain the effects of lighting on hair colour and skin tone

outline maintenance and storage requirements for wigs and hairpieces.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for styling wigs and hairpieces

1.1 Confirm hairstyle design elements and production requirements and timelines with relevant personnel

1.2 Select wigs and hairpieces for required hairstyles and according to performers’ measurements

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

1.4 Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type

2. Cut wigs and hairpieces

2.1 Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reaction to wigs and hairpieces and take remedial action if required

2.2 Apply hairpieces to scalp area and trim to blend with existing natural hair

2.3 Apply wigs to performers and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit

2.4 Apply hair cutting techniques to achieve the required wig appearance

2.5 Cut switches and postiche as required to blend with required appearance

3. Apply design finishes to wigs and hairpieces

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

3.2 Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when finishing wigs and hairpieces

3.3 Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements and within agreed timelines

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

3.5 Attach wigs and hairpieces to performers’ heads or place on head blocks for fitting at a later time

3.6 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
Confirm hairstyle design elements and production requirements and timelines with relevant personnel 
Select wigs and hairpieces for required hairstyles and according to performers’ measurements 
Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements 
Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type 
Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reaction to wigs and hairpieces and take remedial action if required 
Apply hairpieces to scalp area and trim to blend with existing natural hair 
Apply wigs to performers and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit 
Apply hair cutting techniques to achieve the required wig appearance 
Cut switches and postiche as required to blend with required appearance 
Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles 
Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when finishing wigs and hairpieces 
Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements and within agreed timelines 
Confirm, with relevant personnel, that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required 
Attach wigs and hairpieces to performers’ heads or place on head blocks for fitting at a later time 
Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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