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

SIHHCLS302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Colour and lighten hair

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIHHCLS302A - Colour and lighten hair
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and apply products to colour and lighten hair.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to hairdressers in salon environments, who consult with clients, then select from and apply a range of products and equipment to achieve pre-determined hair colour or lightening outcomes. A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement and accepts responsibility for outcomes of own work.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SIHHHSC301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science
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: Consult with client.
  • Evaluate client current and prior reactions to colour chemicals by observing the outcomes of a pre-service skin test and through access to client history.
  • Establish client history for new colour clients.
  • Analyse client characteristics through physical and visual examination.
  • Identify contraindications to the colour service and inform client according to salon policy.
  • Establish client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair colour.
  • Explore client expectations through questioning and reference to existing client history.
  • Confirm client’s desired base colour or degree of lift and tone through discussion and reference to product colour charts.
       
Element: Prepare client for service.
  • Perform strand tests where indicated by analysis.
  • Apply wraps and towels to ensure client protection and safety, according to salon procedures.
       
Element: Select and use colour and high lift tint products.
  • Select and prepare colour products, according to manufacturer instructions and salon procedures.
  • Follow stages and methods of product application according to manufacturer instructions, within salon timeframes and crosscheck for even coverage.
  • Monitor and time colour product processing through observation and according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Monitor and time high lift tint product processing according to manufacturer instructions observing the achievement of desired lift and tone.
  • Remove residual product at the end of processing time according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during the service to reduce negative environmental impacts.
  • Safely dispose waste product to minimise negative environmental impacts.
  • Follow product safety data sheet, and salon procedures to ensure client and operator comfort and safety at all stages of the colour service.
       
Element: Review the service and provide home care advice.
  • Review service outcomes and confirm client satisfaction with the colour result.
  • Advise on colour care shampoos, conditioners and hair colour sun-protection strategies to clients.
  • Update client history to include colour or high lift product selection, technique, processing time, service outcome, recommended and purchased home hair care products.
       


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:

pre-service client consultation that includes accurate hair analysis and establishes client expectations regarding the colour result

recognising and managing contraindications to colour services according to salon procedures

accurately interpreting and consistently applying product colour charts, instructions and safety data sheets

safe selection, preparation, application, processing and removal of colour without residual scalp stain

observing client and operator safety precautions

achieving target colour results that satisfy clients in designated salon timeframes

providing colour care advice and promoting home care products from the salon range.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon

fully equipped workstation which includes as minimum:

an adjustable client chair

clean client gown or wrap

a plentiful supply of clean towels

a trolley stocked with:

rubber gloves

stain prevention products

plastic bowls

sponges

tint brushes

applicator bottles

cap or plastic film wrap

relevant salon procedures, such as:

health regulations

occupational health and safety

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency

a professional range of temporary, tint and high lift tint colour products

colour charts and product safety data sheets

a range of temporary or tint hair colour service

clients with different colour expectations.

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

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:

observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate their handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks include:

analysis of client characteristics prior to temporary, tint or high lift colour treatments

consulting clients to advise on and confirm colour selection

selection, application and processing of tint and high lift colour services on a variety of clients with different needs

following salon procedures to ensure client and operator safety

advising on colour care and recommending home care products

completing colour services within designated salon timeframes

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge which includes:

the main ingredients of colour and high lift tints

the chemical and physical effects of tint and high lift tint colour products on hair structure

the effects of hydrogen peroxide on the hair and hair colour

the colour wheel and its application in colour selection

the manufacturer’s colour chart system for a defined salon range of tint and high lift tint products

manufacturer instructions for the use and application of colour products in the salon range

processing and development times for the product range

salon procedures

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.

Guidance information for assessment

A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is pre-requisite to another— they are related skills.

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

SIHHCLS304A Neutralise unwanted hair colour tones

SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures


Submission Requirements

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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

interpersonal skills to interact with clients

communication skills to:

consult with clients during pre-service analysis

check client comfort during colour application and processing

confirm client satisfaction with colour results

document pre-service analysis and client histories

technical skills to:

conduct pre-service hair analysis

select tint and high lift colour products and plan the colour service

apply high lift colours

evenly apply tint product to regrowth area

comb through and evenly apply tint product to mid lengths and ends where directed

process and judge the achievement of desired colour outcomes

prevent possible scalp stain on client

literacy skills to:

interpret colour charts, product instructions, safety data sheets

interpret relevant salon procedures

numeracy skills to:

measure, mix and apply colour products in correct proportions

minimise product waste

manage application and processing times effectively

Required knowledge

main ingredients of colour and lightening tints

chemical and physical effects of colour products on hair structure

effects of hydrogen peroxide on the hair and hair colour

colour wheel and its application in colour selection

manufacturer colour chart system for a defined salon range of tint and high lift tint products

manufacturer instructions for the use and application of colour products in the salon range

processing and development times for the product range

salon procedures relating to:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances to minimise negative environmental impacts

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.

Client may include:

women

men

children

people who present with virgin hair or a range of
pre-existing colour treatments on the hair

people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Client history must include:

client contact details

date of service

operator

previous client reaction to any skin tests

contraindications

pre-service analysis

brand and colour selection

application techniques and processing times

service outcome

recommended home care products

products purchased.

Client characteristics must include:

natural hair type, texture, porosity, density and elasticity

natural base colour

artificial base colour

hair colour tone

percentage of white hair

presence of lightening agents or artificial hair colour treatments on hair

other existing chemical services

skin tone

length of hair

scalp condition.

Contraindications may include:

an allergic reaction to a skin test

hair damage

scalp damage

existing metallic-based colours on the hair.

Salon procedures must include:

gowning clients for colour and lightening services

compliance with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

occupational health and safety procedures

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency.

Colour products must include:

temporary hair colour products from the salon colour range

tint products from the salon colour range

high lift tint products from the salon product range

peroxides of varying percentage volumes.

Stages and methods of product application may include:

natural untreated hair

application methods suitable for temporary colour products

regrowth

roots and then ends

roots, mid lengths and finally ends

ends and then roots.

Client and operator comfort and safety must include:

application of gown and towels to protect client clothes

application of anti skin stain products to face or neckline areas

application of colour stain removal product where required

avoiding product contact with client or operator’s eyes

avoiding inhalation of fumes whilst mixing product

wearing operator protective gloves and apron during product application.

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
Evaluate client current and prior reactions to colour chemicals by observing the outcomes of a pre-service skin test and through access to client history. 
Establish client history for new colour clients. 
Analyse client characteristics through physical and visual examination. 
Identify contraindications to the colour service and inform client according to salon policy. 
Establish client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair colour. 
Explore client expectations through questioning and reference to existing client history. 
Confirm client’s desired base colour or degree of lift and tone through discussion and reference to product colour charts. 
Perform strand tests where indicated by analysis. 
Apply wraps and towels to ensure client protection and safety, according to salon procedures. 
Select and prepare colour products, according to manufacturer instructions and salon procedures. 
Follow stages and methods of product application according to manufacturer instructions, within salon timeframes and crosscheck for even coverage. 
Monitor and time colour product processing through observation and according to manufacturer instructions. 
Monitor and time high lift tint product processing according to manufacturer instructions observing the achievement of desired lift and tone. 
Remove residual product at the end of processing time according to manufacturer instructions. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during the service to reduce negative environmental impacts. 
Safely dispose waste product to minimise negative environmental impacts. 
Follow product safety data sheet, and salon procedures to ensure client and operator comfort and safety at all stages of the colour service. 
Review service outcomes and confirm client satisfaction with the colour result. 
Advise on colour care shampoos, conditioners and hair colour sun-protection strategies to clients. 
Update client history to include colour or high lift product selection, technique, processing time, service outcome, recommended and purchased home hair care products. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SIHHCLS302A - Colour and lighten hair
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