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 research and make use of creative and commercial opportunities as they arise from emerging trends in the hairdressing industry.
The knowledge and skills required for this unit goes further than seeking professional development opportunities to maintain currency as a professional hairdresser.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to senior hairdressers in salon and session styling environments, which take on a leadership role.
The hairdressing industry is constantly changing due to consumer demands based on fashion, technological and societal changes. To remain competitive, senior hairdressers need to constantly identify emerging trends that will impact on their skills development needs and the required products, materials, tools, equipment or technology that will be required to support the services that their clients will demand.
This unit requires the self-directed application of skills and knowledge in order to research, evaluate, plan, co-ordinate, manage and exploit emerging trends that arise in the hairdressing industry. This work is usually undertaken independently with guidance where required.
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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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. Research trends and emerging technologies in the hairdressing industry. |
1.1. Identify trends and emerging technologies using appropriate sources of information . 1.2. Research and adapt relevant ideas and approaches from other hairdressing practitioners considering intellectual property and copyright requirements. 1.3. Evaluate currency and credibility of information gathered. 1.4. Examine and clarify the implications and consequences of trends and emerging technologies. 1.5. Assess specific resource requirements and costs which arise from the use of new techniques and experimental approaches. 1.6. Critique and review trends and emerging technologies with relevant team members. |
2. Experiment with new hair techniques and technology. |
2.1. Conduct trials of new research techniques and technologies. 2.2. Assess results of experimentation, balancing the need for creative effectiveness and cost practicality. 2.3. Select, adapt or introduce new products, materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects. 2.4. Liaise with team members to provide information on the results of experimentation and make appropriate decisions on new techniques and technology. 2.5. Co-ordinate specific resource requirements which arise from the experimentation of new techniques and technologies according to workplace requirements. |
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, 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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Sources of information may include: |
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Intellectual property and copyright requirements may include: |
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Implications and consequences may include: |
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Specific resource requirements may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hairdressing
Competency Field
Technical Leadership