Select and apply hair extensions

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SHBHDES005, 'Select and apply hair extensions'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Select and apply hair extensions' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with client and assess hair.

1.1.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.

1.2.Visually and physically examine and analyse client natural hair characteristics.

1.3.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary hair extension designs.

1.4.Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend hair extension designs appropriate for the client.

1.5.Explain cost, application technique, maintenance requirements, features and benefits to client.

1.6.Determine the best hair extension design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.

2. Select hair extension type and colour.

2.1.Select colour, texture and type of hair extension, according to planned design and to best blend with client’s natural hair.

2.2.Select number of strands in hair extension and mix fibres, according to product instructions, to achieve desired colour and texture.

3. Prepare client’s natural hair.

3.1.Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.

3.2.Prepare client’s natural hair so that it is clean, dry and free of styling aids.

3.3.Remove existing hair extensions as required, according to product instructions.

3.4.Section client’s natural hair according to planned design.

4. Apply hair extensions.

4.1.Select strand sizes to match planned design.

4.2.Select section sizes appropriate for strand size chosen.

4.3.Apply strands and securely seal using bonding equipment, according to product instructions and planned design.

4.4.Use safe degree of tension to avoid traction damage to hair and traction alopecia.

4.5.Dispose of hair extension waste safely, according to organisational procedures.

5. Complete hair design and review service.

5.1.Cut and finish hair, as required, to blend extensions and natural hair, and to achieve planned finished design.

5.2.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.

5.3.Adjust finished design in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.

5.4.Advise on hair extension maintenance and recommend home care products.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SHBHDES005 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing
  • SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing