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

SIHHHRS201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIHHHRS201A - Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the rinsing and neutralising process to chemically curled or volumised hair.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to salon assistants who work at the basin area in hairdressing salons, rinsing chemicals from the hair and applying, processing and rinsing off neutralising chemicals under the direction of a supervising hairdresser.A person undertaking this role works under supervision and guidance provided by others.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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 supervising hairdresser and prepare client.
  • Discuss aspects of the rinsing and neutralising process and confirm instructions with supervising hairdresser prior to commencing the service.
  • Apply gowns or wraps and towels, according to salon procedures to ensure client protection.
       
Element: Rinse hair.
  • Control water temperature and flow during rinsing.
  • Rinse hair gently and evenly to remove all residual product.
  • Gently and evenly blot excess water from hair without disturbing hair on rods.
       
Element: Neutralise hair.
  • Select neutralising products to match reformation chemicals.
  • Take personal precautions to prevent operator skin reactions to neutralising chemicals.
  • Follow salon procedures to minimise water and product waste and negative environmental impacts throughout the neutralising service.
  • Measure, apply and process neutralising chemicals without disturbing hair on rods according to product and supervising hairdresser instructions.
  • Ensure client comfort and safety throughout the neutralising process, according to product safety data sheets and salon procedures.
       
Element: Remove neutralising products and rods.
  • Remove rods in a manner that does not apply undue stretch to the newly reformed hair.
  • Remove all residual neutralising chemicals from the hair, according to manufacturer instructions after the specified processing time.
  • Apply conditioning products after neutralising, where directed by supervising hairdresser.
  • Gently towel dry hair and replace gown or wrap and towels as per salon procedures.
  • Relocate client to finishing service area at completion of process.
  • Safely dispose of waste to minimise negative environmental impacts.
       


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:

consistent application of safe work practices in regard to the neutralising service, and safe use of product, according to manufacturer instructions and product safety data sheets

consistently ensuring client comfort and safety throughout rinsing and neutralising procedures

thoroughly rinsing reformation chemicals from the hair and evenly removing excess moisture prior to the application of neutraliser

evenly applying neutraliser so that hair is not disturbed and the whole area is treated and timing the process according to manufacturer instructions

removing neutralising chemicals and rods in a manner that does not apply undue stretch to newly reformed hair.

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

a fully equipped basin services area which includes as a minimum:

back wash facilities

client shampoo chairs

adjustable water temperature and shampoo spray attachments

neutralising products

a conditioning treatments range

a plentiful supply of clean towels

clean client gowns

documented salon procedures, such as:

methods for gowning clients for rinsing and neutralising

procedures that ensure client comfort and safety at the basin

operator comfort and safety

procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to providing services at the basin

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

resource management

recycling

energy efficiency, e.g. gas or electricity saving practices

water efficiency.

a range of chemical reformation clients with different requirements

product information, instructions and safety data sheets.

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:

direct observation of the learner:

positioning clients at the basin for rinsing and neutralising service

protecting client comfort and safety during neutralising process

rinsing chemicals from hair

blotting excess water from hair

applying, processing and removing neutralising products, according to product instructions and salon procedures.

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

consequences and effects of neutralising products in setting reformed shape of hair

personal precautions

salon waste-minimisation 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:

SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures.

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

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Required skills

communication skills to:

interact with clients

seek direction and advice from supervising hairdressers

check client comfort during the rinsing and neutralising procedure

technical skills to:

thoroughly and evenly rinse chemicals from hair

remove excess moisture from the hair

evenly apply neutralising products

apply salon safety procedures at the basin

prevent possible skin damage to client and operator

literacy skills to:

interpret product information, instructions and safety data sheets

interpret relevant salon procedures

numeracy skills to:

measure and apply neutralising products to minimise waste

manage processing times effectively

Required knowledge

the consequences and effects of neutralising products in setting the reformed shape of the hair

product information, instructions and safety data sheets for the product being used

salon procedures relating to:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene

the protection of client and operator skin and clothing during rinsing and neutralising

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency

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.

Clients may include:

women

men

children

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

Neutralising products may include:

liquids and creams for nozzle application

foaming neutralisers.

Personal precautions may include:

rubber gloves

skin barrier creams.

Client comfort and safety may include:

protection of client’s clothes and skin

provision of clean and dry wraps and towels

protection of client’s face and eyes

position of client’s head and neck at the basin.

Salon procedures must include:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency.

Conditioning products may include:

recommended products from the manufacturer’s range

products from the salon range, as directed by a supervising hairdresser.

Waste may include:

residual neutralising chemicals

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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
Discuss aspects of the rinsing and neutralising process and confirm instructions with supervising hairdresser prior to commencing the service. 
Apply gowns or wraps and towels, according to salon procedures to ensure client protection. 
Control water temperature and flow during rinsing. 
Rinse hair gently and evenly to remove all residual product. 
Gently and evenly blot excess water from hair without disturbing hair on rods. 
Select neutralising products to match reformation chemicals. 
Take personal precautions to prevent operator skin reactions to neutralising chemicals. 
Follow salon procedures to minimise water and product waste and negative environmental impacts throughout the neutralising service. 
Measure, apply and process neutralising chemicals without disturbing hair on rods according to product and supervising hairdresser instructions. 
Ensure client comfort and safety throughout the neutralising process, according to product safety data sheets and salon procedures. 
Remove rods in a manner that does not apply undue stretch to the newly reformed hair. 
Remove all residual neutralising chemicals from the hair, according to manufacturer instructions after the specified processing time. 
Apply conditioning products after neutralising, where directed by supervising hairdresser. 
Gently towel dry hair and replace gown or wrap and towels as per salon procedures. 
Relocate client to finishing service area at completion of process. 
Safely dispose of waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. 

Forms

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