Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency are set out in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Editorial corrections. Competency field added. |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and perform chemical curling and volumising services to add curl or body to short or medium length hair.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to hairdressers in salon environments, who consult with clients, then select from and apply a range of products and equipment, chemically reform hair and achieve predetermined degrees of curl or volume.
A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement and takes responsibility for outcomes of own work.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
SIHHHSC301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. Assess hair and consult with client. |
1.1. Complete preservice hair analysis and enter on client history . 1.2. Identify contraindications to chemical reformation and inform client , according to salon policy. 1.3. Discuss and confirm client expectations, finished hair design and desired degree of curl or body. |
2. Select and apply reforming products and equipment. |
2.1. Take personal precautions to prevent operator skin reactions to reformation chemicals. 2.2. Select chemical reformation products and rod sizes to match hair analysis and desired degree of curl or body. 2.3. Apply products evenly at each stage in the process, according to product instructions. 2.4. Ensure client comfort and safety at all stages of winding, processing and neutralising, according to product instructions, safety data and salon procedures . 2.5. Cleanly section and wind hair with even lift, in a simple directional pattern, without hooked ends. 2.6. Secure rods to avoid breakage, rubber marks or drag. 2.7. Process hair and check at regular intervals to achieve predetermined degree of curl or body. 2.8. Follow salon procedures to minimise water and product waste throughout the service. |
3. Rinse and neutralise hair. |
3.1. Rinse hair thoroughly and evenly using tepid water to remove residual perm solution. 3.2. Evenly blot excess water from hair, according to product instructions. 3.3. Select neutralising products to match reformation chemicals. 3.4. Measure, apply and process neutralising products, according to product instructions and so as not to disturb hair on rods. 3.5. Gently remove rods in a manner that does not apply undue stretch to the newly reformed hair. 3.6. Remove residual neutralising chemicals from the hair, according to product instructions after the specified processing time. 3.7. Apply conditioning products after neutralising, according to product instructions. |
4. Review the service and provide home care advice. |
4.1. Review outcomes of service against established client expectations and confirm client satisfaction. 4.2. Recommend home hair care products and offer after service maintenance advice to client. 4.3. Update client history to include product selection, technique, outcome of service and home hair care products purchased. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package. |
Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is pre-requisite to another—they are related skills. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Hair analysis may include: |
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Client history may include: |
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Contraindications to chemical reformation may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Personal precautions may include: |
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Chemical reformation products may include: |
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Client comfort and safety must include: |
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Salon procedures must include: |
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Product waste may include: |
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Neutralising products may include: |
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Home hair care products may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hairdressing
Competency Field
Hair Reformation