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 SIHHHSC403A, 'Apply knowledge of hair and scalp problems to trichological consultations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply knowledge of hair and scalp problems to trichological consultations' 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
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Apply knowledge of hair and scalp science to trichological consultations. | 1.1. Identify and apply the relevant principles of skin science to the performance of trichological treatments, according to relevant health regulations and salon procedures. 1.2. Explore the growth, development, ageing and healing of human hair and scalp and explain their relevance to the performance of trichological consultations. 1.3. Identify hereditary physical traits and conditions that affect the hair and scalp and relate to trichological consultations. 1.4. Recognise the role of skin chemicals, endocrine glands, hormones and the autonomic nervous system in hair growth. 1.5. Identify the components, functions and dysfunctions of the circulatory system and relate to trichological consultations. 1.6. Identify the components, functions and dysfunctions of the immune system as they relate to hair growth. |
2. Apply knowledge of hair and scalp disorders to trichological consultations. | 2.1. Examine the development, causes and common sites of a range of skin disorders and diseases and their typical symptoms and medical terminology and relate to trichological consultations. 2.2. Perform consultations identifying contagious disorders and the potential for cross-infection. 2.3. Identify and discuss typical medical treatments and side effects for a range of scalp disorders and diseases with clients as required. 2.4. Recognise contraindications to treatments and advise clients or refer to appropriate professionals as required. |
3. Promote skin health and care. | 3.1. Promote trichological treatments to maximise skin health and care. 3.2. Recommend and provide beneficial treatments for a range of hair and scalp disorders and diseases. 3.3. Provide after-care service and advice. |