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

SIHHHRS405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply chemical reformation techniques to enhance hair designs

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIHHHRS405A - Apply chemical reformation techniques to enhance hair designs
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply chemical reformation techniques to enhance a range of haircut structures and long hair.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to senior hairdressers in salon and session styling environments, who use chemical reformation techniques to enhance hair designs. A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement, accepts responsibility for outcomes of own work and provides technical leadership in the salon team.
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: Develop advanced product knowledge and application techniques.
  • Develop and maintain chemical reformation product knowledge and share with other staff members where relevant.
  • Research, develop and apply design applications incorporating chemical reformation and explain or demonstrate to other staff members.
       
Element: Assess hair and consult with client.
  • Analyse hair based on hair type and condition and planned or existing haircut structure.
  • Suggest and confirm the finished design and enhancement with the client.
       
Element: Select and apply products and equipment.
  • Select chemical reformation or straightening products to match hair analysis and predetermined result.
  • Select and apply chemical reformation tools and winding or relaxing techniques, according to the predetermined enhancement.
  • Ensure client and operator comfort and safety at all stages of the service, according to product instructions, safety data and salon procedures.
       
Element: Finish designs.
  • Select finishing tools and techniques and apply to achieve predetermined designs to client satisfaction.
  • Offer after-service maintenance advice.
  • Update client history information.
       


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:

conducting accurate preservice hair and design analysis

applying the elements and principles of design to create contemporary and classic designs and to forecast new looks enhanced by the creative application of chemical reformation

selecting and applying chemical curling, volumising, straightening and relaxing equipment and techniques to achieve predetermined designs that enhance a variety of haircut structures on a range of clients

consulting with clients and providing after-service care and maintenance advice.

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

thermostatically-controlled ceramic flat irons

trolley stocked with:

a variety of sized perm rods and sticks of different sizes

perm papers

medium-toothed combs with even edges

straightening boards

barrier creams

cotton wool

plastic bowls or applicator bottles

applicator brushes

finishing tools, including:

heat lamps

heat diffuser

blow dryer flat irons

hair rollers of different sizes

pin curl clips

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

shampoo basins

client shampoo chairs

adjustable water temperature and shampoo spray attachments

a plentiful supply of clean towels

clean client gown

a professional range of chemical and protein relaxation and straightening products suited to match hair analysis on a range of clients

relevant documentation, including:

product instructions

product safety data sheets

salon procedures

a range of clients seeking chemical straightening or relaxing services.

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 his or her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks include:

communicating and demonstrating chemical reformation hair design enhancements to other staff

designing and applying chemical reformation to enhance hair designs on a range of clients

advising on home care and recommending products.

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

the salon chemical reformation product range

the physical and chemical actions of the following products on the structure of the hair:

protein fillers

chemical reformation products

chemical straighteners and relaxers

conditioning products

anti-frizz products

styling gels and other aids

a wide range of winding, chemical texturising and straightening techniques and their effects on different haircut structures

potential application and limitations of chemical reformation products in the salon range

research that demonstrates creative and classic looks that use chemical reformation to enhance the hair design

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

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:

SIHHHCS410A Design and perform creative haircuts

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 skills to:

interact with clients

discuss design ideas and confirm client expectations

advise clients on degree of curl or degree of relaxation of curl or wave, finished hair designs and home care

check client comfort during each stage of the service

review the outcomes of the service and check client satisfaction

technical skills to:

conduct accurate preservice hair analysis

apply elements and principles of design to hair designs

select and apply products, equipment and techniques appropriate to achieve classic and creative designs

literacy skills to:

interpret and follow product instructions and safety data sheets

interpret and follow relevant salon procedures

numeracy skills to:

accurately measure and apply products to minimise waste

manage processing times effectively.

research skills to access creative and classic looks that use chemical reformation to enhance the hair design

Required knowledge

the elements and principles of design

the salon chemical reformation product range

the physical and chemical actions of the following products on the structure of the hair:

protein fillers

chemical reformation products

chemical straighteners and relaxers

conditioning products

anti-frizz products

styling gels and other aids

a wide range of winding, chemical texturising and straightening techniques and their effects on different haircut structures

potential application and limitations of chemical reformation products in the salon 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

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.

Hair type and condition may include:

untreated naturally curly hair or wavy hair

chemically treated hair

strong or resistant natural curls

naturally straight hair

damaged hair.

Haircut structure may include:

short

medium

long

solid form

layered

graduated

combinations.

Enhancement may include:

full or partial head

changes in texture

adding curl root to point (spiral)

adding curl or volume point to root

adding waves

relaxing natural curl

increasing body

increasing volume.

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.

Chemical reformation straightening and relaxing products may include:

preprocess shampoos and softeners

pre and post-process fillers and conditioning products

alkaline perms

acid perms

perming products in a variety of strengths

curl relaxers for chemically treated hair

hair straighteners for:

naturally wavy or curly hair

strong or resistant natural curls

neutralisers

post-process care and styling products.

Chemical reformation tools may include:

perm rods and sticks in various shapes and sizes

medium-toothed combs with even edges

straightening boards

fingers

flat irons.

Client and operator comfort and safety must include:

providing protective gowning for client

applying straightening product 1cm from the hair root to avoid breakage

avoiding product contact with client and operator skin or eyes

wearing protective gloves for operator.

Relevant legislation may include:

federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations

occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

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.

Finishing tools and techniques may include:

natural drying

heat lamps

heat diffuser

blow drying

flat irons

roller finishes

pin-curl finishes.

Maintenance advice may include:

product manufacturer after-service care and maintenance instructions

shampooing hair following procedure

conditioners

intense protein treatments

anti-frizz products

hair gloss

sprays and lacquers

self-drying techniques

brushes and combs.

Client history may include:

hair analysis outcomes

desired degree of:

curl

volume

relaxation

tool and product selection

winding or relaxation technique

outcome of service

home hair care products:

recommended

purchased.

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
Develop and maintain chemical reformation product knowledge and share with other staff members where relevant. 
Research, develop and apply design applications incorporating chemical reformation and explain or demonstrate to other staff members. 
Analyse hair based on hair type and condition and planned or existing haircut structure. 
Suggest and confirm the finished design and enhancement with the client. 
Select chemical reformation or straightening products to match hair analysis and predetermined result. 
Select and apply chemical reformation tools and winding or relaxing techniques, according to the predetermined enhancement. 
Ensure client and operator comfort and safety at all stages of the service, according to product instructions, safety data and salon procedures. 
Select finishing tools and techniques and apply to achieve predetermined designs to client satisfaction. 
Offer after-service maintenance advice. 
Update client history information. 

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