Make wigs and hairpieces

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 SHBHDES008, 'Make wigs and hairpieces'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Make wigs and hairpieces' 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 clients.

1.1.Discuss client needs and expectations of desired wig or hairpiece style using visual aids to assist.

1.2.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary wig and hairpiece styles, considering the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design.

1.3.Discuss human hair types, synthetic hair and their suitability to meet client needs.

1.4.Explain, to client, cost, application technique, maintenance requirements, features and benefits of different wigs and hairpieces.

1.5.Determine the best wig or hairpiece design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.

1.6.Take key client measurements to produce wig or hairpiece.

2. Select and prepare hair for use in wig or hairpiece.

2.1.Select hair to achieve colour, wave or curl match to client’s own hair where possible and according to client requirements.

2.2.Use hack safely according to organisational procedures.

2.3.Use root-turning procedure root to root and end to end, according to natural hair growth pattern.

2.4.Select and mix various hair types, according to client’s required texture, colour and curl.

3. Make wigs and hairpieces.

3.1.Select and prepare wig and hairpiece making equipment according to planned design and techniques to be used.

3.2.Transfer key client measurements for base of wig accurately to block.

3.3.Select suitable materials for wig or hairpiece base and other wig areas to suit end product.

3.4.Determine procedure for securing hair on base, according to design requirements.

3.5.Select and use wefting or ventilating techniques, as required, to make wig or hairpiece, according to planned design.

3.6.Use tools and equipment safely, and dispose of waste hair and other materials, according to organisational procedures.

4. Fit and adjust wigs and hairpieces.

4.1.Fit finished wig or hairpiece on client to ensure a firm but comfortable fit.

4.2.Review outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client comfort and satisfaction with result.

4.3.Adjust finished wig or hairpiece in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.

4.4.Advise on wig or hairpiece maintenance and recommend home care products.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SHBHDES008 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SHB40216 - Certificate IV in Hairdressing