WRHCL406B Solve complex colour problems

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WRHCL406B Solve complex colour problems

Modification History

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Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and perform corrective hair colour services, and/or provide advice to other operators performing those services, to resolve complex colour problems. This unit of competency will apply to experienced hairdressers playing a technical leadership and/or support role in the workplace.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	This unit requires the operator to communicate with clients regarding their colour problem and desired hair colour finish. It involves analysis of the characteristics of hair, including hair condition, existing chemical damage, natural base colour, artificial base colour/s and the selection and application of products that remove and correct unwanted colour, colour undertones or bleached effects from the hair. Knowledge of the workplace hair colour/lightening range and colour correction products, along with a knowledge of relevant local health regulations and the workplace approach to colour services, with particular emphasis on client and operator safety, are also required. In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, units of competency that relate to this unit are identified in the evidence guide of this unit.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Pre-Requisites

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Employability Skills Information

Employability skills	This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.	Performance criteria describe the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the element. The variables for the bold italicised text are outlined in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1	Develop advanced product knowledge and application techniques.	1.1	Colour correction product knowledge is developed, maintained and conveyed to other staff members as required.
1.2	Technical solutions, techniques and application procedures are researched, developed, applied and conveyed or demonstrated to other staff members.
2	Consult with clients and prepare for colour correction services.	2.1	Existing hair colour and hair condition are analysed through physical and visual examination.
2.2	Client history is referred to and previous colour is discussed with client where applicable.
2.3	Client dissatisfaction with current hair colour is established through questioning and active listening.
2.4	A desired finished result and corrective colour treatment program, including risks, time and costs are discussed and confirmed with client.
2.5	A range of relevant products are selected according to the planned treatment program.
3	Perform colour deposit/lifting service.	3.1	Strand test is applied where indicated by the client analysis before a decision is taken to proceed.
3.2	Colour deposit/lifting products are applied and removed according to manufacturer's instructions and where indicated by the colour correction plan.
3.3	Application methods and techniques are applied where indicated by the colour correction plan.
3.4	Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, manufacturer's product safety data sheets, and workplace policies and procedures.
4	Perform specialist colour corrective service.	4.1	A variety of colour corrective techniques and services are applied without damage to the hair or scalp.
4.2	Client and operator comfort and safety are applied throughout the service according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's product safety data.
4.3	Final colour result is achieved consistent with predetermined colour result and client satisfaction is confirmed.
4.4	Client after care products and further appointments are recommended and confirmed.
4.5	Client history is updated to include colour problem analysis product selection, application techniques, processing methods and timing, outcome of service and home hair care products recommended and purchased.

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Skills may include:	pre-corrective colour treatment/s analysis
communication techniques, including: using open and closed questions speaking clearly and concisely using appropriate language non-verbal communication
client consultation
high level consultation with other operators
using a range of manufacturer's colour charts
colour correction treatment product selection across major manufacturer's product ranges
colour deposit removal using a range of products
pre-pigmenting hair from light to dark
selection of cool and warm tones
time, risk and costing of service
language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements
colour selection and application method.
Knowledge may include:	action of peroxide with bleaches and powder lighteners in colour deposit removal
the relationship between porosity, texture, condition and the success of corrective colour services
levels of peroxide and their applications in colour correction
the chemical and physical effects of pre-pigmenting products
the colour wheel and its application in colour selection to achieve warm and cool tones
a range of manufacturer's colour chart systems
key manufacturer's colour product ranges
the provisions of relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations
the provisions of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant Training Package.
Overview of assessment A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency must be able to apply knowledge of the use and application of a broad range of products to solve complex colour problems on different clients. This will take the form of working in a team to provide technical advice to other operators on colour correction strategies and techniques. Knowledge of and skill in applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures that ensure client and operator comfort, health and safety must also be demonstrated.
Specific evidence requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	knowledge and consistent application of workplace policies, procedures and safe work practices in relation to colour services
consistently applying effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult and negotiate with clients and to ensure client comfort and safety throughout the service
recognising and managing contraindications
reading, accurately interpreting and consistently applying manufacturer's colour charts and product instructions
consistently safe selection, preparation, application, processing and removal of colour according to manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
consistently developing specialist product knowledge and techniques
consistently providing sound information and advice to clients and relevant workplace personnel, based on the consideration of time, and cost and risk factors associated with possible corrective services
consistently applying specialist colour corrective services.
Context of assessment	For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor and/or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor. The technical expert may include the hairdresser and/or an experienced person at the workplace. Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations that may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace. For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
Specific resources for assessment	Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to: relevant documentation, including occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, workplace policy and procedures manuals and manufacturer's product safety data sheets a salon or simulated salon environment products and information from key product manufacturer's colour ranges clients with a variety of complex hair colour problems.
Relationship to other units	This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of advanced technical knowledge of the chemical and physical effects of hair colour and lightening colour products on the hair. In a workplace environment, solving complex colour problems requires significant experience in colour and lightening services and the application of colour correction practices. Prerequisite units: WRHCL302B Colour and lighten hair WRHCL303B Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques WRHCL304A Perform colour correction. Co-requisite unit: WRHCL305B Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services.
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested. Observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include: the conduct of pre-service analysis and consultation with clients and other operators the development, safe application and documentation of complex corrective colour case studies, including colour deposit removal and pre-pigmenting techniques. Technical questions regarding peroxide levels and their applications in conjunction with complex colour correction, safe product use and application methods. Third-party reports from experienced hairdressers.
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance. It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both. Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. The following variables 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. Bold italicised text from the performance criteria is detailed here.
Technical solutions must include:	working with different peroxide levels stripping bleaching pre-pigmenting hair neutralising unwanted tones a range of techniques.
Existing hair colour may include:	natural base artificial base/s bleach base.
Hair condition must include:	dry, oily or normal porosity texture.
Client history must include:	client reaction to skin tests contraindications previous pre-service analysis previous services' brand and colour selection previous services' application techniques and processing times recommended after care products.
Clients may include:	men, women and children people who present with virgin hair or a range of pre-existing colour treatments on the hair people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Corrective colour treatment programs must include:	multiple treatments removing unwanted colour deposits identifying raw pigment undertone before adding pre-pigments pre-pigmenting hair from light to dark to develop a desired undertone selecting warm and cool colours products to equalise porosity selecting and applying tint products refresher colours between-service colour care and conditioning products.
Colour deposit/lifting products must include:	stripping products from a defined manufacturer's colour product range bleaches powder lighteners hydrogen peroxides.
Client and operator comfort and safety must include:	following workplace procedures following manufacturer's product safety instructions regarding the preparation and application of corrective colour products following manufacturer's product safety data in the event of an accident and seeking medical advice appropriate gowning of client application of anti skin stain product application of colour stain removal product wearing operator protective clothing and equipment when mixing and applying products monitoring client scalp comfort and condition at all stages of the service.
Relevant legislation may include:	federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:	client comfort and safety operator safety health and hygiene.

Unit Sector(s)

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Competency field

Competency Field	Hairdressing