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 create finished hair designs for events, film sets, photographic studios or platform work.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to senior hairdressers who work in and outside the salon preparing hair for fashion parades, hair shows, hairdressing technical seminars, platform demonstrations, training sessions and fashion shoots. Session styling may also take place in television, film and theatre settings.
This role involves research, communication, analysis, planning and then selecting, combining and applying a broad range of products, tools and equipment to create finished hair colours and designs. Finished designs may be creative, classic, current and historical; or in character for events, photographic assignments, film sets, catwalks or platform work. Session stylists may work individually or with other professionals such as make-up artists, fashion designers, photographers, photographic stylists, models and also in session stylist teams.
A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement accepts responsibility for outcomes of own work and provides technical leadership in hairdressing teams.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
SIHHTLS401A Provide technical leadership within the hairdressing context
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. Interpret the creative brief. |
1.1. Analyse the objectives of the script or fashion session to determine overall design concepts . 1.2. Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss the hair design requirements for the type of production. 1.3. Identify relevant factors that may determine and affect the finished designs. |
2. Conduct and evaluate research and planning. |
2.1. Undertake research and analyse findings to develop hair design concepts. 2.2. Organise research materials , findings and documentation for use throughout the design development process, and update as required. 2.3. Generate initial concepts against the research findings and discuss with relevant personnel . |
3. Consult and discuss finished design. |
3.1. Consult and examine the model or performer physically and visually to establish specific requirements. 3.2. Confirm finished hair designs appropriate to the character, performance, production or event in consultation with relevant personnel. |
4. Create current, creative and period hair designs. |
4.1. Select and use products, materials, tools and techniques appropriate to the established design results. 4.2. Reflect a predetermined era accurately in finished hair designs, where relevant to the production or event. 4.3. Ensure comfort and safety of the model or performer during each stage of the process. 4.4. Complete finished hair designs within required timeframes. 4.5. Confirm director or coordinator and model or performer satisfaction with finished hair design. 4.6. Document finished hair designs for future performances, events or continuity purposes. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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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Overall design concepts may include: |
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Types of productions may include: |
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Research materials may include: |
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Documentation must include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Finished hair designs may include: |
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A predetermined era may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hairdressing
Competency Field
Technical Leadership