Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments

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 SHBHREF003, 'Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Straighten and relax hair with protein treatments' 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.Access and review any existing client hair straightening history or create for new clients.

1.2.Determine, through discussion and questioning, nature of client dissatisfaction with current degree of hair curl or wave.

1.3.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired degree of relaxation of curl or wave using visual aids to assist.

1.4.Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of protein straightening treatment.

1.5.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and condition.

1.6.Identify contraindications to proceeding with protein straightening treatment and explain any present to client.

1.7.Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend hair straightening treatments appropriate for the client.

1.8.Advise achievable degree of straightening, time period it will last and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended straightening services.

2. Select products and prepare for service.

2.1.Use knowledge of hair biology and cosmetic chemistry, as it applies to hair reformation treatments, to ensure effective and safe use of protein straightening products.

2.2.Select protein straightening and relaxing products according to hair analysis to achieve desired degree of relaxation of curl or wave.

2.3.Select and prepare equipment according to product instructions and relaxation methods to be used.

2.4.Take personal precautions to prevent own skin reactions to protein products throughout preparation and service.

2.5.Measure and prepare straightening and relaxing products, according to product instructions and ensure minimal wastage.

2.6.Apply wraps, towels and skin barrier cream to ensure client protection and safety.

3. Apply, process and set protein straightening products.

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

3.2.Section hair and apply product evenly in a sequence from roots to ends using recommended smoothing technique indicated in product instructions.

3.3.Time processing of straightening products, according to product instructions, check at regular intervals and judge when desired degree of relaxation is achieved.

3.4.Dry the hair thoroughly and flat iron to complete straightening process.

3.5.Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely according to organisational procedures.

4. Review service and provide home care advice.

4.1.Review service outcomes against client expectations and confirm client satisfaction with degree of relaxation of curl or wave.

4.2.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair condition and appearance.

4.3.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.

4.4.Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

4.5.Update client history to include full details of straightening service.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SHBHREF003 appears in the following qualifications:

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