Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a range of hair styles for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries.
It applies to individuals who use a range of cutting, temporary colouring, setting and dressing methods to produce current and period hairstyles for performers. They may work independently or as a member of a make-up and hair design team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Unit Sector
Visual Communication – Make-up
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Clarify hairdressing requirements |
1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify factors impact how hair needs to be styled to meet production requirements 1.2 Source reference materials and research aspects of hairdressing assignments 1.3 Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of discussions, background research and an appreciation of how hairstyles can enhance characterisation 1.4 Maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel 1.5 Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when preparing designs 1.6 Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel 1.7 Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required |
2. Prepare for hairdressing assignments |
2.1 Check styling aids and hairdressing tools are available in line with production schedules 2.2 Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required 2.3 Take into account characteristics of performers’ hair and physical appearance that may affect the way in which the desired style is achieved 2.4 Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions 2.5 Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements |
3. Create hair designs |
3.1 Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles 3.2 Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required 3.3 Check performers are comfortable during hairdressing sessions 3.4 Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles 3.5 Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required 3.6 Make required adjustments to performers’ hair quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions 3.7 Re-create the same designs for performers on consecutive occasions as required 3.8 Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 2.2, 3.4 |
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Writing |
1.4, 2.2, 3.8 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.6, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.5, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.6, 3.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.3-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4, 3.6, 3.7 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAMUP403 Style hair for performances or productions |
CUFMUP403A Style hair for performances or productions |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5