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

WRHHS405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply the principles of nutrition

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency WRHHS405A - Apply the principles of nutrition
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of nutrition in trichological clinical practice.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires operators to demonstrate an understanding of nutrition as it applies to healthy hair and scalp in the performance of their trichological clinical practice. Knowledge of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures, particularly in regard to safety and hygiene, 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
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply knowledge of the importance of nutrition in the performance of trichological treatments.
  • The relevant principles of nutrition and the potential effects on the performance and outcomes of trichological treatments are identified and applied to patient service and advice, according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Nutritional needs and health problems across the patient's lifespan are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments.
  • The role of food, nutrients and other important food substances in relation to the body's function is identified.
       
Element: Apply knowledge of the body's systems to trichological treatments.
  • The main functions of the digestive system are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments.
  • The main functions of the major organs and the excretory system are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments.
  • Knowledge of the body's systems as they relate to client health and treatment outcomes is applied and advice or referral to appropriate professionals is provided as required.
       
Element: Provide advice on dietary guidelines.
  • Knowledge of nutritional needs is applied to the development of the client treatment plan and to the performance of trichological treatments.
  • Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems are assessed in regard to client individual needs and referral to appropriate professionals is recommended as required.
  • Healthy nutritional options are promoted and the importance of nutrition to the outcomes of trichological treatments is recognised and applied in the provision of client advice.
       


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 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 identify and describe the role of food, nutrients and other food substances in the body's performance and their application to trichological treatments. Knowledge and understanding of nutrition as it relates to trichological treatments must also be demonstrated. Knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and the body's systems as it relates to trichological treatments is also required.

Specific evidence requirements

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

knowledge and consistent application of relevant workplace policies and procedures

knowledge and consistent application of federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations

knowledge and consistent application of safe work practices and the safe use of products and electrical equipment, including the use of protective measures, according to manufacturer safety manuals and occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

knowledge and consistent application of the principles of nutrition as applied to trichological treatments

evaluating client needs and requirements and advising on nutritional needs, home care and complementary products

accurately and legibly recording relevant data.

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 trichologist and/or a nutrition specialist and may be in a simulated environment.

Competency should be demonstrated in 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, such as workplace policy and procedures manuals

relevant learning materials

a qualified workplace assessor or assessment team.

Relationship to other units

This unit is a co-requisite for a range of trichology units. It requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the application of knowledge of nutrition to the performance of one or more trichological consultations.

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none.

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WRHHS404A Perform trichological assessments

WRHHS406A Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested.

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

identifying client characteristics and developing a nutritional treatment plan according to client needs

providing advice according to client needs.

Written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of nutrition in relation to the performance of trichological treatments, including after-care advice and relevant legislation.

Completing workplace documentation relevant to the provision of trichological treatments.

Third-party reports from experienced trichology professionals in the workplace.

Completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.

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.

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.


Submission Requirements

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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.

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

Skills may include:

responding to client needs

relating knowledge of nutrition to the practice of trichological assessment and/or treatments

client consultation that takes into account the culture, background and physical abilities of the client while demonstrating knowledge of the following communication techniques:

listening and questioning techniques

verbal and non-verbal communication

negotiation techniques

written communication

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

Knowledge may include:

provisions of relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations

provisions of relevant skin penetration legislation and regulations

provisions of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

workplace policies and procedures in regard to the performance of trichological treatments

knowledge of nutrition in regard to the performance of trichological treatments, including knowledge of:

relevant principles of nutrition

nutritional needs across the patient's lifespan

role of food, nutrients and other food substances

main functions of the digestive system

functions of the main organs and the excretory system

dietary health problems.

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.

Patients may include:

women

men

children

new or regular patients with routine or special needs

patients from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Relevant legislation may include:

federal, state and local health and hygiene

occupational health and safety.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

health and hygiene

comfort and privacy

timeframes for the completion of the service

quality assurance.

Nutritional needs and health problems across the patient's lifespan may include:

stage of life:

prenatal

infancy

childhood

adolescence

adulthood

menopause

late adulthood

nutritional needs of different population groups

energy requirements of different population groups

common diet-related health problems

role of nutrients in managing ideal weight.

Digestive system includes:

organs of the gastrointestinal tract:

mouth

oesophagus

stomach

small intestine

large intestine

rectum

anus

salivatory glands

pancreas

gall bladder

liver

functions of the digestive system, including mechanical and chemical digestive processes

common disorders of the digestive system.

nutrients:

proteins

carbohydrates

fats (lipids)

vitamins

minerals

water

dietary fibre

cholesterol.

Excretory system includes:

organs of the excretory system:

kidneys

liver

lungs

skin

common disorders of the urinary system:

cystitis

kidney stones

kidney failure.

Appropriateprofessionals may include:

medical practitioner

complementary therapist

nutritionist

dietician.

Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems may include:

guidelines for specific nutrients e.g. foods containing protein

recommended dietary intake

healthy eating pyramid

obesity and heart disease

weight management

eating disorders

malabsorption.

Healthy nutritional options may include:

general or specific advice to client

macro-nutrients

proteins

carbohydrates

fats

dietary fibre

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
The relevant principles of nutrition and the potential effects on the performance and outcomes of trichological treatments are identified and applied to patient service and advice, according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Nutritional needs and health problems across the patient's lifespan are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments. 
The role of food, nutrients and other important food substances in relation to the body's function is identified. 
The main functions of the digestive system are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments. 
The main functions of the major organs and the excretory system are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments. 
Knowledge of the body's systems as they relate to client health and treatment outcomes is applied and advice or referral to appropriate professionals is provided as required. 
Knowledge of nutritional needs is applied to the development of the client treatment plan and to the performance of trichological treatments. 
Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems are assessed in regard to client individual needs and referral to appropriate professionals is recommended as required. 
Healthy nutritional options are promoted and the importance of nutrition to the outcomes of trichological treatments is recognised and applied in the provision of client advice. 

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