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

CUFMUP403A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Style hair for performances or productions

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFMUP403A - Style hair for performances or productions
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a range of current and period hair styles for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries.The unit is broadly based on but not equivalent to WRH12A Dress (style) hair from the Hairdressing Training Package and reflects a level of skills appropriate to entertainment and media contexts.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Hair stylists and/or make-up artists apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They use a range of cutting, temporary colouring, setting and dressing methods to produce current and period hairstyles for performers.Good communication skills are essential, since hair stylists need to create a work environment where performers feel at ease.Depending on the nature of the job, a hair stylist can work alone, as an assistant to a more senior colleague or as part of a make-up/hair design team. Employment is usually on a contract basis and make-up skills are often required.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Visual communication - make-up
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 that have an impact on how hair will be styled to meet production requirements
  • Use appropriate research techniques to identify and source reference materials to clarify aspects of specific hairdressing assignments
  • Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of all factors and background research
  • Organise and maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel
  • Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel
  • Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required
       
Element: Prepare for hairdressing assignments
  • Ensure styling aids and hairdressing tools are available according to production schedules
  • Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required
  • Establish specific requirements of performers by physical and visual examination
  • Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions
       
Element: Create hair designs
  • Select styling aids and tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles
  • Test performers' skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required
  • Ensure performers' comfort and safety during process
  • Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles and application of design elements
  • 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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

creation of current and period hair designs that demonstrate an ability to:

meet production requirements

take into account characteristics of performers' hair that may affect the desired style of productions

select appropriate products and application techniques

perform services within defined timelines

re-create the same designs for a performer on consecutive occasions

consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations in relation to hairstyling services

consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of hair services

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

ability to communicate effectively with performers while providing hair services.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through a range of hair design and styling tasks for at least two productions

access to a range of hair products, styling aids and tools as listed in the range statement

access to productions requiring a range of current and period styles and finishes

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

evaluation of hair designs prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met, correct procedures followed and appropriate hair products used

observation of the candidate styling hair in a production context

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity

CUFMUP404A Style wigs and hairpiecesfor performances or productions.

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.

Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to:

work effectively as a team member advising on hair designs

negotiate with others to resolve hair styling issues

consult with performers and analyse performers' characteristics/needs and pre-plan hair designs

relate to people from diverse backgrounds

document hair design details for performers

complete workplace documentation, e.g. continuity diary

initiative and flexibility in the context of:

contributing creative ideas to hair designs

making adjustments to hairstyles quickly and accurately during productions

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and to deadlines

seek expert advice as required

problem solving skills sufficient to plan and apply hair designs to compensate for particular face shapes or characteristics

analytical and planning skills sufficient to analyse production documentation to plan hairdressing activities

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate time to complete hair designs to meet production schedules

technical skills sufficient to use a range of tools and styling aids to create current and period hair designs

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of personnel in productions in the relevant industry sector

codes of practice relating to the provision of hairdressing services

issues and challenges that arise in the context of providing hairdressing services

the provisions of health and hygiene regulations/requirements

the provisions of OHS regulations with regard to the provision of hairdressing services

theatre salon policies and procedures in regard to the production of a range of current and period hairstyles and finishes for a performance

hairstyles, shape and design from current era to historical periods

elements and principles of hair design

knowledge of face and body shapes and their relationship to the elements and principles of hair design

effects of humidity on set hair

balancing hair length and volume

basic knowledge of hair colour, in particular with regard to the appearance of hair colour under lights and its relation to skin tone

advantages and disadvantages of different hairstyling products

awareness of characters in productions and how to interpret hair needs to enhance characterisation

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnel may include:

continuity personnel

costume designers

costume production staff

director

director of photography

floor manager

lighting and camera personnel

performers

production manager

supervisor

technical director

wardrobe department personnel

wardrobe supervisors/managers

other technical/specialist staff.

Factors may include:

accessories

action sequences or performers' movements during productions

age and gender of performers

availability of personnel

availability of resources

cultural

cut/style required

dressing techniques

historical

locations, e.g.:

studio

interior/exterior

outside broadcast

day/night

weather

soundstage

period hairstyles

physical characteristics of performers, e.g.:

hair type

skin type

face and head shape

hair length

hair growth patterns

production schedule

production values/style/genre

public profile of performers

temporary colouring

timelines

trims.

Productions may include:

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events or performance or productions

live events/entertainment/performance or production

live or pre-recorded television productions

music video

short films

stage performance or productions

television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport.

Research techniques may include:

contacting historical or other specialist associations

reading newspapers, books and other references

talking and listening to experts

using the internet

watching documentary films and videos.

Reference materials may include:

films

history books

journals

paintings and illustrations of the period

photographs

production documentation, e.g.:

scripts

costume designs

make-up designs

hair designs

specialist services available for make-up and hair

texts

the internet

videos

writings of the period.

Organisation of reference materials may include the use of:

computer database

library

manual files.

Format may include:

collage

coloured design illustrations

digital images

models

sketches.

Styling aids could include:

gels

glazes

long and short hairstyles

mousses

ornaments and hairpieces

setting lotions

waxes and sprays.

Variables of working environment may include:

characteristics of specific performers, e.g.:

social

cultural

religious

ethnic

physical and mental abilities

performers with different hair types

salon/theatre policies and procedures in regard to the production of a range of hairstyles and finishes for performances

salons, theatres or site locations

styles and effects of different historical times and cultures.

Tools and techniques may include:

blow drying

blow waving

brushes

combs

moulding

pin-curling

roller placements

use of hair dryers

use of heat diffusers

water waving

other techniques that achieve desired looks.

Design elements may include:

colour

direction

line

movement

shape

size

texture.

Adjustments may be required due to:

adverse skin and scalp reactions

different shooting conditions.

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 that have an impact on how hair will be styled to meet production requirements 
Use appropriate research techniques to identify and source reference materials to clarify aspects of specific hairdressing assignments 
Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of all factors and background research 
Organise and maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel 
Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel 
Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required 
Ensure styling aids and hairdressing tools are available according to production schedules 
Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required 
Establish specific requirements of performers by physical and visual examination 
Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions 
Select styling aids and tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles 
Test performers' skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required 
Ensure performers' comfort and safety during process 
Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles and application of design elements 
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 

Forms

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