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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Initial release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to apply safe hairdressing working practices, according salon procedures. It covers operator skin protection, hygiene, healthy posture, appropriate footwear, safe handling and of chemicals and hairdressing equipment, procedures for emergency situations, evacuation and responding to an accident or illness. It encompasses the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to hairdressers and hairdressers in training engaged in the provision of a broad range of services in hairdressing salons.
A person in this role applies discretion and judgement and accepts responsibility for outcomes of own actions.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
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. Handle and use chemicals safely. |
1.1. Recognise the symptoms, causes and common forms of occupational contact dermatitis and implement salon preventative self-care routines. 1.2. Wear protective gloves for hairdressing chemical services , according to product safety data and salon preventative routines. 1.3. Wear facial masks and goggles when mixing colour and lightening products, according to product safety data sheets and salon procedures . 1.4. Protect skin in regular contact with water and shampoo by regular application of skin protective barrier creams. 1.5. Wear protective gloves when diluting cleaning and disinfecting products, according to product instructions and salon procedures. 1.6. Follow salon procedures to minimise water and product waste. |
2. Handle hairdressing equipment safely. |
2.1. Hold scissors with points away from the body and pass with handles away from the body. 2.2. Wipe scissor blades with care away from the body and towards the point. 2.3. Remove, replace and dispose of used razor blades, according to salon procedures and state or territory health regulations. 2.4. Switch off electrical sockets when inserting and removing plugs on thermal equipment. 2.5. Withdraw equipment with loose wires, according to salon maintenance procedures. |
3. Practise personal hygiene and healthy posture. |
3.1. Wash hands with anti-bacterial cleanser before and after client contact. 3.2. Implement salon procedures after known contact with infectious disorders of the hair and scalp. 3.3. Wear posture-supportive closed toe footwear in the salon. 3.4. Avoid operator bending and stretching by adjusting client chairs up or down where possible. 3.5. Maintain posture that includes straight back and shoulders when bending from the knees. |
4. Apply basic safety procedures. |
4.1. Follow safety procedures to achieve a safe work environment, according to relevant OHS legislation and codes of practice, relating to particular hazards in the industry or workplace. 4.2. Identify and report unsafe working practices , including faulty plant and equipment , according to salon policy and procedures . 4.3. Manage dangerous goods and substances according to salon policy and relevant legislation. 4.4. Identify potential manual-handling risks and manage manual-handling tasks, according to salon policy. 4.5. Report work-related incidents and accidents to designated personnel . 4.6. Participate in consultative processes and procedures for OHS. |
5. Apply basic emergency procedures. |
5.1. Follow fire and emergency procedures , including salon evacuation, according to salon policy and legislation. 5.2. Identify designated personnel responsible for first aid and evacuation procedures. 5.3. Accurately identify safety alarms. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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 prerequisite to another— they are related skills. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace 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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Symptoms may include: |
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Causes may include: |
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Common forms of occupational contact dermatitis may include: |
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Preventative self care routines may include: |
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Hairdressing chemical services may include: |
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Salon procedures may include: |
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Unsafe working practices may deal with but are not restricted to: |
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Checking plant and equipment may include: |
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Salon policy and procedures related to OHS may include: |
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Safe manual handling practices may include: |
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Designated personnel may include: |
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Consultative processes may include: |
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Emergency procedures may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hairdressing
Competency Field
Occupational Health and Safety