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Evidence Guide: SIHHHSC404A - Perform trichological assessments

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SIHHHSC404A - Perform trichological assessments

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

Consult and examine client.

  1. Establish rapport with client and obtain relevantinformation to determine expectations and requirements.
  2. Question clients to obtain and record relevant client details and history.
  3. Conduct physical and visual examination of the hair and scalp condition, according to salon procedures.
  4. Determine need for a microscopic analysis of sample hairs is determined and explain to client where required.
  5. Gather hair samples from appropriate areas of the scalp without causing damage to the samples.
  6. Mount hair samples on microscopic slide and examine, interpret and record observations.
Establish rapport with client and obtain relevantinformation to determine expectations and requirements.

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Question clients to obtain and record relevant client details and history.

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Conduct physical and visual examination of the hair and scalp condition, according to salon procedures.

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Determine need for a microscopic analysis of sample hairs is determined and explain to client where required.

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Gather hair samples from appropriate areas of the scalp without causing damage to the samples.

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Mount hair samples on microscopic slide and examine, interpret and record observations.

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Assess the problem.

  1. Organise and analyse information collected from the physical and visual examination and microscopic analysis.
  2. Identify abnormal hair and scalp conditions and counsel client regarding remedial action.
  3. Assess trichological problems and their causes, based on the client examination.
Organise and analyse information collected from the physical and visual examination and microscopic analysis.

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Identify abnormal hair and scalp conditions and counsel client regarding remedial action.

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Assess trichological problems and their causes, based on the client examination.

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Communicate the assessment.

  1. Explain consultation assessment to client and answer questions with clarity.
  2. Discuss treatment options and costs and confirm a treatment program with client where indicated by the assessment outcomes.
  3. Organise referral to other professionals where indicated by the assessment outcomes.
Explain consultation assessment to client and answer questions with clarity.

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Discuss treatment options and costs and confirm a treatment program with client where indicated by the assessment outcomes.

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Organise referral to other professionals where indicated by the assessment outcomes.

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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:

application of client assessments based on examination and microscopic analysis

accurate, relevant and well-organised records of client information that can be readily interpreted by other professionals

sensitive and clear communication of client diagnosis and options.

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

fully equipped workstation which includes as minimum:

an adjustable client chair

clean client gown or wrap

a plentiful supply of clean towels

relevant documentation, such as:

relevant health regulations

salon procedures

product information

client

a range of clients with different hair and scalp conditions

a professional hair and scalp trichological treatments products range.

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 performing trichological consultations

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge which may include:

relevant health regulations

contraindications to trichological treatments

adverse effects of previous treatments on the hair and scalp

the appearance of abnormal hair and scalp conditions

of the salon range of trichological products, including:

composition

effects

benefits.

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:

SIHHHSC403A Apply knowledge of hair and scalp problems to trichological consultations

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

conduct client consultation, including:

asking questions to establish client concerns and requirements

discuss treatment options

confirm a treatment program

suggest referral to other professionals

technical skills to:

observe and interpret microscopic examination of sample hairs

identify abnormal hair and scalp conditions

plan remedial treatments

literacy skills to:

interpret and record relevant client history

interpret trichological product information when planning treatments

numeracy skills to interpret and record results of physical and visual examinations

Required knowledge

relevant health regulations

contraindications to trichological treatments

adverse effects of previous treatments on the hair and scalp

the appearance of abnormal hair and scalp conditions

the salon range of trichological products, including:

composition

effects

benefits

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.

Clients may include:

women

men

children

new or regular clients with routine or special needs

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

Relevant information may include:

client area of concern

previous treatments

outcomes of previous treatments

required treatments

time constraints

budgetary constraints.

Relevant client details and history may include:

date of presentation

identifying personal details

source of referral, if applicable

main presenting complaint or reason for consultation

presenting symptom picture

other current medical or therapeutic treatment

general state of health:

physical

emotional

allergies

dietary picture

sleep pattern

exercise

leisure activities

observations arising from physical and visual examination

outcomes of microscopic analysis.

Salon procedures may include:

client privacy 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.

Abnormal hair and scalp conditions may include:

head lice

scabies

ringworm

dry or oily dandruff

seborrhoea

psoriasis.

Trichological problems may include:

dandruff

seborrheic dermatitis

psoriasis

pityriasis amiantacea

tinea capitis

traction alopecia

alopecia areata

androgenetic alopecia

diffuse hair loss

loose anagen syndrome.

Other professionals may include:

medical practitioner

dietician

natural therapist.