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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 communicate, analyse, research, plan, design and then combine and apply products, tools and equipment to create finished hair designs in quick turnaround times. These applied designs may be creative, classic, current and historical; or in character for events, photographic assignments, film sets, catwalks or platform work. The person will consistently apply advanced communication and team skills when working with other professionals such as fashion designers, photographers, photographic stylists, models and session stylists and/or hair show teams. 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 negotiate appropriately with other production team members, to take into account any cultural or physical requirements, and to ensure client/model comfort and safety throughout the service |
ability to source and organise equipment and props, including garments for a platform presentation |
ability to present well-planned sessions to live audiences, communicate technical explanations and clearly answer audience questions regarding hairdressing techniques and designs |
ability to apply the elements and principles of design and a broad range of technical hairdressing skills to create contemporary and period hair designs |
| ability to apply a range of classic and current hair designs on short, medium and long hair in short turnaround times |
| 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 requirements and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services. |
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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 and in a platform presentation or simulated platform presentation environment, including 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 salon or simulated salon environment a platform production venue or event, such as a hairdressing show or competition models for platform demonstrations library, Internet and film media research sources a range of hairdressing products, equipment, hair accessories, props and audiovisual resources relevant health regulations and workplace procedures. |
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Relationship to other units | This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the ability to design and apply combined structures for haircut designs, apply a broad range of chemical reformation techniques and hairdressing chemical services, and communicate effectively with production team members and audiences. : WRHHC306B Combine haircut structures on women or WRHHC307B Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men and WRHCL302B Colour and lighten hair WRHCL303B Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques WRHCL304A Perform colour correction WRHCR302B Perform chemical curling and volumising services WRHCR303B Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes. : WRHCL305B Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services WRHCL406B Solve complex colour problems WRHHC410B Design and perform creative haircuts WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes. |
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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 or her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include: researching and planning for a hair show or presentation and sourcing models, garments, props and equipment and conducting rehearsals where required designing and applying finished looks, incorporating chemical reformation and haircutting and/or design services according to an agreed plan interacting with an audience to give technical explanations of work in progress or completed, and responding to their questions 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. |