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 WRHCR303B, 'Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services' 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 | ||
1 | Assess hair and consult with client. | 1.1 | Hair assessment is made based on hair type and condition. |
1.2 | Desired finished design and the degree of relaxation of curl or wave are confirmed with client. | ||
1.3 | Contraindications to chemical straightening and relaxing are identified and client is informed according to workplace policy. | ||
2 | Select and apply products and equipment. | 2.1 | Chemical straightening and relaxing products are selected to match hair analysis and predetermined result. |
2.2 | Chemical straightening tools and methods are selected according to manufacturer's instructions and salon procedures. | ||
2.3 | Where consistent with the pre-process analysis, pre-process fillers are applied evenly according to manufacturer's instructions. | ||
2.4 | Chemical straightening product is applied evenly to a predetermined pattern and hair is gently combed without stretch, using boards and/or a medium-toothed comb. | ||
2.5 | Process is developed and checked for degree of relaxing according to manufacturer's instructions. | ||
2.6 | Prior to final development, hair is gently smoothed to a predetermined pattern following product manufacturer's recommended smoothing technique and/or workplace procedure. | ||
2.7 | Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, manufacturer's product safety data sheets and workplace policies and procedures. | ||
3 | Rinse and neutralise hair. | 3.1 | Straightening product is thoroughly and gently rinsed from the hair using lukewarm water. |
3.2 | Product manufacturer and/or workplace preferred method of re-bonding is performed. | ||
3.3 | Neutraliser is processed according to manufacturer's recommended time and then rinsed thoroughly from the hair. | ||
3.4 | Post-process conditioning products are applied according to manufacturer's instructions. | ||
3.5 | Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, manufacturer's product safety data sheets and workplace policies and procedures. | ||
4 | Provide after service advice. | 4.1 | After service maintenance advice is offered to clients. |
4.2 | Outcomes of service are reviewed against expressed client expectations and client satisfaction is confirmed. | ||
4.3 | Home care products are recommended to clients. | ||
4.4 | Client history is updated to include product selection, technique, outcome and home hair care products purchased. | ||