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

CUFMUP404A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFMUP404A - Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to style wigs and hairpieces for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries.The unit is broadly based on but not equivalent to WRH07A Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces 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 the required appearance of wigs and hairpieces for performers. They are also responsible for the maintenance of wigs and hairpieces.Good communication skills are essential, since hair stylists need to create a work environment where performers feel at ease when wigs and hairpieces are fitted.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: Prepare for styling wigs and hairpieces
  • Confirm hairstyle design elements and production requirements with relevant personnel
  • Select wigs and hairpieces according to hairstyle design and performers' measurements
  • Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type
       
Element: Cut wigs and hairpieces
  • 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 and tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles
  • Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements
  • 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.

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:

finished designs of wigs and hairpieces that meet creative production requirements

ability to work to deadlines

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 hairdressing services.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of styling wigs and hairpieces across a range of hair design and application tasks for at least two productions

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

access to productions requiring wigs and hairpieces

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

observation of the candidate styling wigs and hairpieces in a production context

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

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

CUFMUP403A Style hair for performances or productions

WRHHD408A Make wigs and hairpieces.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to:

work effectively as a team member

negotiate with others to resolve styling issues for wigs and hairpieces

relate to people from diverse backgrounds

complete workplace documentation, e.g. continuity diary

document details of styles for wigs and hairpieces

initiative and flexibility in the context of contributing creative ideas to hair designs

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and to deadlines

seek expert advice as required

planning and organising skills sufficient to:

select and apply wig cleaning and styling products, tools and techniques

finalise designs to meet production requirements

analyse production documentation to plan styling of wigs and hairpieces

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

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 style and maintain wigs and hairpieces

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

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

effects and use of various design tools and techniques on curl shape, wave movements, hair volume, hair texture and style

elements and principles of hair design

effects of humidity on set hair

balancing hair length and volume

characteristics of human and synthetic hair types

techniques for:

sorting and mixing hair

hackling

applying base materials

stitching and knotting

fixing wigs and hairpieces

maintenance and storage requirements for wigs and hairpieces

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

potential skin reactions from fixing wigs and hairpieces to people

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.

Hairstyle design elements may include:

cut

direction

line

movement

setting

shape

size

styling techniques

temporary colouring

texture.

Production requirements may include:

health and hygiene requirements

lighting effects

performer's skin

production schedule

resource constraints

shooting conditions

specifications from designers and directors.

Relevant personnel may include:

continuity personnel

costume designer and wardrobe personnel

designer

director

director of photography

floor manager

lighting personnel

make-up/hair supervisor

other make-up/hair personnel

performer

producer

production manager

special make-up effects personnel

technical director

other technical/specialist staff.

Wigs and hairpieces may include:

artificial beards and moustaches

button

frangia, e.g.:

long

short

full head wigs

hair of any length or type

natural or artificial colours

pastiche, e.g.:

square

round

heart

fantasy shape

switch hairpieces (one, two or three stem)

toupees

wiglet (variety of base shapes).

Stitching, knotting and fibre type may include:

animal hair

hand knotting

human hair, e.g.:

European

Asian

Euro-Asian

machine stitching

synthetic fibre.

Styling aids may include:

gels

glazes

mousses

setting lotions

sprays

waxes.

Tools and techniques may include:

blow drying

blow waving

brushes

combs and other techniques that achieve desired looks

moulding

pin-curling

roller placements

use of hair dryers

use of heat diffusers

water waving.

Productions may include:

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events or performances

music video

short films

television productions.

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 with relevant personnel 
Select wigs and hairpieces according to hairstyle design and performers' measurements 
Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type 
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 and tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles 
Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements 
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

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