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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. |
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Overview of assessment A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency is able to design and create classic and current long hair design finishes on a range of clients. Relevant health regulations and occupational health and safety legislation must be consistently implemented. |
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Specific evidence requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | ability to consistently use effective questioning and active listening techniques to confirm service/s with clients |
ability to consistently use effective questioning and active listening techniques to negotiate appropriately with clients, to take into account any cultural or physical requirements, and to ensure client comfort and safety throughout the service |
ability to analyse and identify the elements of long hair designs and alternative techniques that may be applied to achieve those designs |
| ability to apply a range of classic and current hair designs on long hair |
| knowledge and consistent application of federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations applicable to the workplace |
| knowledge and consistent application of occupational health and safety regulations and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services |
| ability to complete long hair design services within designated workplace timeframes. |
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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. |
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Specific resources for assessment | Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to: a working hairdressing salon or simulated salon clients with long hair and a range of hair design requirements a range of workplace styling products relevant health regulations and workplace procedures. |
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Relationship to other units | In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, all units that relate to a job function can be integrated for assessment purposes. Prerequisite unit: WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services. : none. |
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Method of assessment | The following assessment method is 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: collecting pictures and analysing the elements of a variety of long hair designs organising the work area, tools and equipment analysing characteristics and consulting with clients to negotiate a planned design outcome applying styling products, tools and equipment to achieve a range of designs on long hair implementing relevant health and hygiene and occupational health and safety regulations and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services. |
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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. |
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Assessing employability skills | Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |