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WRHCL406B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Solve complex colour problems

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency WRHCL406B - Solve complex colour problems
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and perform corrective hair colour services, and/or provide advice to other operators performing those services, to resolve complex colour problems.This unit of competency will apply to experienced hairdressers playing a technical leadership and/or support role in the workplace.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the operator to communicate with clients regarding their colour problem and desired hair colour finish. It involves analysis of the characteristics of hair, including hair condition, existing chemical damage, natural base colour, artificial base colour/s and the selection and application of products that remove and correct unwanted colour, colour undertones or bleached effects from the hair.Knowledge of the workplace hair colour/lightening range and colour correction products, along with a knowledge of relevant local health regulations and the workplace approach to colour services, with particular emphasis on client and operator safety, are also required.In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, units of competency that relate to this unit are identified in the evidence guide of this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Hairdressing
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: Develop advanced product knowledge and application techniques.
  • Colour correction product knowledge is developed, maintained and conveyed to other staff members as required.
  • Technical solutions, techniques and application procedures are researched, developed, applied and conveyed or demonstrated to other staff members.
       
Element: Consult with clients and prepare for colour correction services.
  • Existing hair colour and hair condition are analysed through physical and visual examination.
  • Client history is referred to and previous colour is discussed with client where applicable.
  • Client dissatisfaction with current hair colour is established through questioning and active listening.
  • A desired finished result and corrective colour treatment program, including risks, time and costs are discussed and confirmed with client.
  • A range of relevant products are selected according to the planned treatment program.
       
Element: Perform colour deposit/lifting service.
  • Strand test is applied where indicated by the client analysis before a decision is taken to proceed.
  • Colour deposit/lifting products are applied and removed according to manufacturer's instructions and where indicated by the colour correction plan.
  • Application methods and techniques are applied where indicated by the colour correction plan.
  • Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, manufacturer's product safety data sheets, and workplace policies and procedures.
       
Element: Perform specialist colour corrective service.
  • A variety of colour corrective techniques and services are applied without damage to the hair or scalp.
  • Client and operator comfort and safety are applied throughout the service according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's product safety data.
  • Final colour result is achieved consistent with predetermined colour result and client satisfaction is confirmed.
  • Client after care products and further appointments are recommended and confirmed.
  • Client history is updated to include colour problem analysis product selection, application techniques, processing methods and timing, outcome of service and home hair care products recommended and purchased.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency must be able to apply knowledge of the use and application of a broad range of products to solve complex colour problems on different clients. This will take the form of working in a team to provide technical advice to other operators on colour correction strategies and techniques. Knowledge of and skill in applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures that ensure client and operator comfort, health and safety must also be demonstrated.

Specific evidence requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

knowledge and consistent application of workplace policies, procedures and safe work practices in relation to colour services

consistently applying effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult and negotiate with clients and to ensure client comfort and safety throughout the service

recognising and managing contraindications

reading, accurately interpreting and consistently applying manufacturer's colour charts and product instructions

consistently safe selection, preparation, application, processing and removal of colour according to manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures

consistently developing specialist product knowledge and techniques

consistently providing sound information and advice to clients and relevant workplace personnel, based on the consideration of time, and cost and risk factors associated with possible corrective services

consistently applying specialist colour corrective services.

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor and/or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor. The technical expert may include the hairdresser and/or an experienced person at the workplace.

Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations that may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace. For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Specific resources for assessment

Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:

relevant documentation, including occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, workplace policy and procedures manuals and manufacturer's product safety data sheets

a salon or simulated salon environment

products and information from key product manufacturer's colour ranges

clients with a variety of complex hair colour problems.

Relationship to other units

This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of advanced technical knowledge of the chemical and physical effects of hair colour and lightening colour products on the hair. In a workplace environment, solving complex colour problems requires significant experience in colour and lightening services and the application of colour correction practices.

:

WRHCL302B Colour and lighten hair

WRHCL303B Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques

WRHCL304A Perform colour correction.

Co-requisite unit:

WRHCL305B Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested.

Observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include:

the conduct of pre-service analysis and consultation with clients and other operators

the development, safe application and documentation of complex corrective colour case studies, including colour deposit removal and pre-pigmenting techniques.

Technical questions regarding peroxide levels and their applications in conjunction with complex colour correction, safe product use and application methods.

Third-party reports from experienced hairdressers.

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.

It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both.

Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skills may include:

pre-corrective colour treatment/s analysis

communication techniques, including:

using open and closed questions

speaking clearly and concisely

using appropriate language

non-verbal communication

client consultation

high level consultation with other operators

using a range of manufacturer's colour charts

colour correction treatment product selection across major manufacturer's product ranges

colour deposit removal using a range of products

pre-pigmenting hair from light to dark

selection of cool and warm tones

time, risk and costing of service

language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements

colour selection and application method.

Knowledge may include:

action of peroxide with bleaches and powder lighteners in colour deposit removal

the relationship between porosity, texture, condition and the success of corrective colour services

levels of peroxide and their applications in colour correction

the chemical and physical effects of pre-pigmenting products

the colour wheel and its application in colour selection to achieve warm and cool tones

a range of manufacturer's colour chart systems

key manufacturer's colour product ranges

the provisions of relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations

the provisions of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables 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. Bold italicised text from the performance criteria is detailed here.

Technical solutions must include:

working with different peroxide levels

stripping

bleaching

pre-pigmenting hair

neutralising unwanted tones

a range of techniques.

Existing hair colour may include:

natural base

artificial base/s

bleach base.

Hair condition must include:

dry, oily or normal

porosity

texture.

Client history must include:

client reaction to skin tests

contraindications

previous pre-service analysis

previous services' brand and colour selection

previous services' application techniques and processing times

recommended after care products.

Clients may include:

men, women and 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.

Corrective colour treatment programs must include:

multiple treatments

removing unwanted colour deposits

identifying raw pigment undertone before adding pre-pigments

pre-pigmenting hair from light to dark to develop a desired undertone

selecting warm and cool colours

products to equalise porosity

selecting and applying tint products

refresher colours

between-service colour care and conditioning products.

Colour deposit/lifting products must include:

stripping products from a defined manufacturer's colour product range

bleaches

powder lighteners

hydrogen peroxides.

Client and operator comfort and safety must include:

following workplace procedures

following manufacturer's product safety instructions regarding the preparation and application of corrective colour products

following manufacturer's product safety data in the event of an accident and seeking medical advice

appropriate gowning of client

application of anti skin stain product

application of colour stain removal product

wearing operator protective clothing and equipment when mixing and applying products

monitoring client scalp comfort and condition at all stages of the service.

Relevant legislation may include:

federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations

occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

health and hygiene.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Colour correction product knowledge is developed, maintained and conveyed to other staff members as required. 
Technical solutions, techniques and application procedures are researched, developed, applied and conveyed or demonstrated to other staff members. 
Existing hair colour and hair condition are analysed through physical and visual examination. 
Client history is referred to and previous colour is discussed with client where applicable. 
Client dissatisfaction with current hair colour is established through questioning and active listening. 
A desired finished result and corrective colour treatment program, including risks, time and costs are discussed and confirmed with client. 
A range of relevant products are selected according to the planned treatment program. 
Strand test is applied where indicated by the client analysis before a decision is taken to proceed. 
Colour deposit/lifting products are applied and removed according to manufacturer's instructions and where indicated by the colour correction plan. 
Application methods and techniques are applied where indicated by the colour correction plan. 
Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, manufacturer's product safety data sheets, and workplace policies and procedures. 
A variety of colour corrective techniques and services are applied without damage to the hair or scalp. 
Client and operator comfort and safety are applied throughout the service according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's product safety data. 
Final colour result is achieved consistent with predetermined colour result and client satisfaction is confirmed. 
Client after care products and further appointments are recommended and confirmed. 
Client history is updated to include colour problem analysis product selection, application techniques, processing methods and timing, outcome of service and home hair care products recommended and purchased. 

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