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Evidence Guide: SIHHHDS407A - Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

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SIHHHDS407A - Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Select and use cleaning products and techniques.

  1. Examine wigs and hairpieces and identify stitching, knotting and fibre type.
  2. Select, use and apply cleaning and conditioning products to match stitching, knotting and fibre type and apply according to manufacturer’s instructions and salon procedures.
  3. Safely dispose of cleaning product waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to salon procedures.
Examine wigs and hairpieces and identify stitching, knotting and fibre type.

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Select, use and apply cleaning and conditioning products to match stitching, knotting and fibre type and apply according to manufacturer’s instructions and salon procedures.

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Safely dispose of cleaning product waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to salon procedures.

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Cut wigs and hairpieces.

  1. Apply wig or hairpiece to clients existing hair and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit.
  2. Discuss finished look with client and apply haircutting techniques to achieve the agreed result.
  3. Cut hairpieces attached to existing hair and blend to achieve planned natural looks.
  4. Ensure the safe disposal of waste, according to salon procedures.
Apply wig or hairpiece to clients existing hair and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit.

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Discuss finished look with client and apply haircutting techniques to achieve the agreed result.

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Cut hairpieces attached to existing hair and blend to achieve planned natural looks.

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Ensure the safe disposal of waste, according to salon procedures.

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Apply design finishes to wigs and hairpieces.

  1. Review and discuss alternative finished hair designs to confirm client expectations.
  2. Confirm style concepts to complement facial features, bone structure and client expectations with clients.
  3. Attach wigs or hairpieces to a working block, and select and apply styling products according to fibre type, base materials, planned design and manufacturer instructions.
  4. Select and apply relevant tools and techniques, according to fibre type and base materials, to achieve the overall finished design.
  5. Re-apply styled wigs or hairpieces to clients and adjust to ensure a secure and comfortable fit
  6. Maintain client comfort and safety during the process according to salon procedures.
  7. Confirm client satisfaction and adjust design finish where required.
  8. Apply styling products for finished texture or hold, as required.
Review and discuss alternative finished hair designs to confirm client expectations.

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Confirm style concepts to complement facial features, bone structure and client expectations with clients.

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Attach wigs or hairpieces to a working block, and select and apply styling products according to fibre type, base materials, planned design and manufacturer instructions.

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Select and apply relevant tools and techniques, according to fibre type and base materials, to achieve the overall finished design.

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Re-apply styled wigs or hairpieces to clients and adjust to ensure a secure and comfortable fit

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Maintain client comfort and safety during the process according to salon procedures.

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Confirm client satisfaction and adjust design finish where required.

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Apply styling products for finished texture or hold, as required.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

selecting and applying appropriate products and techniques to clean a variety of wigs and hairpieces

applying, adjusting and cutting a full head wig to meet client requirements.

selecting and using haircutting techniques to blend a hairpiece with natural hair

completing finished designs on wigs and hairpieces to client satisfaction.

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

an adjustable client chair

clean client gown or wrap

a supply of clean towels

wig blocks and appropriate attachment tools

wig and hairpiece cleaning products

a range of wigs and hairpieces

clients requiring a range of wig or hairpiece applications

haircutting tools and equipment

finishing tools and equipment

relevant documentation such as salon procedures.

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 learner:

cleaning wigs and hairpieces

cutting switches and postiche to blend with natural hair

cutting wigs and hairpieces

styling and finishing wigs and hairpieces

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge, such as:

the types of hair and synthetic fibres used in wigs and hairpieces

types of knotting

cleaning and maintenance requirements for different fibres

relevant 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 pre-requisite to another—they are related skills.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended for example:

SIHHHDS408A Make wigs and hairpieces

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

interact with clients

consult with clients during preservice analysis

check client comfort during the fitting process

confirm client satisfaction with design results

design skills to:

conduct hair design analysis

apply the elements and principles of design to design finished looks

technical skills to:

fit wigs and hairpieces

apply haircutting techniques to:

shorten or texturise full wigs

blend hairpieces with natural hair

select suitable products and safely apply cleaning procedures to human and synthetic hair fibres with a variety of knotting, stitching and base materials

literacy skills to interpret and apply cleaning product information and safety data sheets

Required knowledge

elements and principles of design

types of head blocks and their suitability for attaching wigs and hairpieces

a range of attachment tools

different types of wigs and hairpieces and their applications

hair fibres used in wigs and hairpieces including:

human hair: European, African, Euro-Asian and Asian

synthetic fibre

animal hair

relevant salon procedure

Range Statement

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.

Wigs and hairpieces may include:

full head wigs

toupees

artificial beards and moustaches

long or short frangia

one, two or three stem switch

button

postiche, including:

square

round

heart

fantasy shape

wiglet in a variety of base shapes

hair, such as:

long

short

straight

wavy

curly

natural or artificial colours.

Stitching, knotting and fibre type may include:

machine stitching

hand knotting

human hair:

European

Asian

African

Euro-Asian

synthetic fibre

animal hair.

Salon procedures may include:

client comfort and safety

operator safety

procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

waste disposal

water efficiency.

Clients may include:

men

women

children

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

Styling products may include:

setting lotions

gels

glazes

mousses

waxes

sprays.

Relevant tools and techniques may include:

tools:

combs

wire brushes

styling brushes

clips

rollers

blow dryers

tongs

techniques, such as:

blow drying

blow waving

moulding

water waving

roller placement

pin curling

lamp drying

using heat diffusers.