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

SIHHIND201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIHHIND201A - Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas in hairdressing service environments.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to hairdressers and hairdressers in training who maintain and organise work areas to keep the salon tidy, clean, safe and appropriate to the client service provided.A person undertaking this role works under supervision and guidance from others.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Industry
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clean, disinfect and store tools and equipment.
  • Clean residual hair and product from tools and equipment.
  • Clean and disinfect tools and equipment, according to relevant health regulations and salon procedures.
  • Store clean linen in a clean dry place, according to health regulations and salon procedures.
  • Store cleaned and disinfected tools and equipment, according to health regulations and salon procedures.
       
Element: Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Clean, oil and reset scissors and clippers regularly.
  • Check scissors and clippers for bluntness and refer for sharpening as required.
  • Examine disposable razor blades to detect imperfections and defects and replace as required.
  • Dispose of discarded blades, according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition, according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Check electrical equipment for loose wires and refer to a licensed electrician for repair where required.
  • Maintain electrical equipment according to relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions.
       
Element: Organise work areas.
  • Maintain work areas in a safe, uncluttered and organised manner, according to salon policy.
  • Set up work areas, according to the service to be provided.
  • Apply salon procedures for tidying work areas and placing items in designated areas.
  • Apply salon occupational health and safety procedures.
       
Element: Clean work areas.
  • Apply salon procedures and legislative requirements that relate to the hygiene and safety of service and work areas.
  • Follow salon procedures, and local health regulations when cleaning work areas, according to area function.
  • Remove and dispose of waste promptly, according to salon procedures.
  • Report spills, food, waste and other potential hazards to appropriate personnel and remove from floors, according to salon policy and legislative requirements.
  • Display signage promptly to indicate unsafe areas.
  • Use cleaning and maintenance equipment, according to manufacturer safety and operational instructions, and legislative requirements.
  • Maintain and store cleaning and maintenance equipment after use.
  • Dispose of cleaning waste, according to salon procedures 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:

application of relevant health regulations and salon procedures

applying salon cleaning and set-up routines for work and service areas

applying salon procedures for cleaning, disinfection and safe storage of linen, tools and equipment used in hairdressing services

ability to check and maintain a range of tools and equipment in safe working order

cleaning, oiling and resetting clippers and scissors

regular application of salon housekeeping programs and routines, including reporting faults and problems to relevant persons, and checking and referring tools and equipment for repair as required

completing tasks in set timeframes.

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 salon which includes as a minimum:

a fully functional client reception area

a basin services area

equipment and work stations suitable for services, including:

hair and scalp treatments

haircutting

hair design

hair colouring

hair lightening

reformation

straightening and relaxing services

a supply of clean towels

a supply of clean client gowns or wraps

cleaning products and equipment

relevant documentation, such as:

health regulations

salon procedures

instructions and safety data for disinfectant and cleaning chemicals

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 candidate:

cleaning and preparing work areas for specific services

performing routine housekeeping

maintaining a point of sale area

using and maintaining cleaning equipment

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

relevant health regulations

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 prerequisite 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

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 report spills, food, waste and other potential hazards to appropriate personnel and seek direction on action

technical skills to:

use and maintain cleaning equipment

use and store chemicals, hazardous substances and flammable materials

use electrical and other equipment

check electrical equipment for obvious faults

reset clippers and scissors

replace disposable razor blades

literacy skills to:

interpret and follow workplace procedures

interpret salon procedures and follow a regular routine that complies with legislative requirements for the cleaning, storage and maintenance of linen, tools and equipment used in hairdressing services

interpret and follow labels and instructions on chemicals, hazardous substances and flammable materials

numeracy skills to:

measure, mix and apply disinfecting and cleaning chemicals in correct proportions

minimise product waste

Required knowledge

transmission routes of infectious conditions

standard infection control precautions

salon policies and procedures relating to:

relevant health regulations

cleaning maintenance and storage of linen, tools and equipment

tagging and repair of electrical equipment

housekeeping

personal hygiene

maintenance and storage of cleaning equipment

use and storage of cleaning chemicals

compliance with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to various hairdressing service areas and items of equipment

occupational health and safety procedures including:

manual handling

procedures for care and protection of the operator when using cleaning products

salon hazards

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

recycling

re-use

energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices

waste disposal including hazardous waste

resource management disposal of sharps such as used blades

water efficiency

relevant occupational health and safety regulations

relevant labels to identify chemicals and hazardous substances, including hazardous chemicals (HAZCHEM) labels

manufacturer instructions for the use of cleaning equipment

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.

Tools and equipment may include:

electrical equipment

scissors

clippers and guards

neck brushes

combs

brushes

sectioning clips

rollers

clips

perm rods

tint brushes

bowls.

Salon procedures may include:

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

occupational health and safety procedures

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

recycling

re-use

energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices

waste disposal including hazardous waste

resource management

water efficiency

health and hygiene

occupational health and safety

waste disposal

use and storage of cleaning chemicals

housekeeping

personal hygiene

maintenance and storage of cleaning equipment

safe storage of cleaned and disinfected tools and equipment.

Work areas may include:

counters

floors

benches

sinks

preparation areas

personal service areas

displays

storage areas

point of sale areas and point of sale terminals

fixtures

other working surfaces.

Clean linen may include:

towels

wraps

gowns.

Scissors may include:

straight blades

curved blades

convex blades

texturising shears

thinning shears.

Clippers may include:

cordless rechargeable clippers

electric clippers with cords.

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements may include:

state and territory health regulations pertaining to hairdressing establishments

skin penetration legislation

local government (council) health regulations

waste removal

environmental protection

transport, storage and handling of goods

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

labelling of salon substances

occupational health and safety with particular reference to:

manual handling

care and protection of operator when using cleaning products

salon hazards.

Appropriate personnel may include:

manager

senior operator

team leader

colleague.

Unsafe areas may include:

spills

wet areas

sharp edges

loose wiring

floors (hair and water).

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
Clean residual hair and product from tools and equipment. 
Clean and disinfect tools and equipment, according to relevant health regulations and salon procedures. 
Store clean linen in a clean dry place, according to health regulations and salon procedures. 
Store cleaned and disinfected tools and equipment, according to health regulations and salon procedures. 
Clean, oil and reset scissors and clippers regularly. 
Check scissors and clippers for bluntness and refer for sharpening as required. 
Examine disposable razor blades to detect imperfections and defects and replace as required. 
Dispose of discarded blades, according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition, according to manufacturer instructions. 
Check electrical equipment for loose wires and refer to a licensed electrician for repair where required. 
Maintain electrical equipment according to relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions. 
Maintain work areas in a safe, uncluttered and organised manner, according to salon policy. 
Set up work areas, according to the service to be provided. 
Apply salon procedures for tidying work areas and placing items in designated areas. 
Apply salon occupational health and safety procedures. 
Apply salon procedures and legislative requirements that relate to the hygiene and safety of service and work areas. 
Follow salon procedures, and local health regulations when cleaning work areas, according to area function. 
Remove and dispose of waste promptly, according to salon procedures. 
Report spills, food, waste and other potential hazards to appropriate personnel and remove from floors, according to salon policy and legislative requirements. 
Display signage promptly to indicate unsafe areas. 
Use cleaning and maintenance equipment, according to manufacturer safety and operational instructions, and legislative requirements. 
Maintain and store cleaning and maintenance equipment after use. 
Dispose of cleaning waste, according to salon procedures to minimise negative environmental impacts. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SIHHIND201A - Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
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