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Apply temporary hair colour and remove residual colour products
Apply temporary hair colour and remove residual colour products
Unit of competency
National Code
WRHCL201A
WRHCL201A
State Code
S4492
S4492
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2009
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
30/09/2009
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply temporary colour products and remove residual product under the direction of a senior operator.This unit of competency will apply to a range of hairdressing services and roles in the workplace.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Consult with senior operator and prepare client.
- 1.1 All aspects of colour service are discussed with senior operator and questions are asked to confirm instructions prior to commencing service.
- 1.2 Colour products are selected and prepared according to senior operator instructions.
- 1.3 Wraps and towels are applied to ensure client protection according to workplace procedures.
2 Apply products.
- 2.1 Stages and methods of product application are implemented as directed by senior operator and according to manufacturer's instructions.
- 2.2 Application is even and without stain on the scalp or hairline.
- 2.3 Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured throughout applications.
- 2.4 Application is completed within a designated workplace timeframe.
3 Remove products.
- 3.1 Residual products are thoroughly removed on completion of processing time when directed by senior operator.
- 3.2 Residual products are removed from scalp and hairline according to manufacturer's instructions and senior operator's directions.
- 3.3 Water temperature is tepid and hair is rinsed until water runs clear.
- 3.4 Conditioning products are applied after colour removal where directed by senior operator.
- 3.5 Client comfort and safety are ensured during colour removal process.
- 3.6 Client's hair is towel dried, wrap and towels are replaced as per workplace procedures, and client is seated at workstation at completion of process.
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.
Colour products must include:
temporary colour products from the salon range.
Clients may include:
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Methods of product application may include:
sponge
applicator bottle
tint brush and comb.
Client and operator comfort and safety must include:
application of gown and towels to protect client clothes
application of anti skin stain product
application of colour stain removal product
avoiding contact with client or operator's eyes
wearing operator protective gloves.
Conditioning products may include:
products from the general salon range as selected by a senior operator
manufacturer's specific after colour conditioner.
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.
Colour products must include:
temporary colour products from the salon range.
Clients may include:
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Methods of product application may include:
sponge
applicator bottle
tint brush and comb.
Client and operator comfort and safety must include:
application of gown and towels to protect client clothes
application of anti skin stain product
application of colour stain removal product
avoiding contact with client or operator's eyes
wearing operator protective gloves.
Conditioning products may include:
products from the general salon range as selected by a senior operator
manufacturer's specific after colour conditioner.
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 work in a team, seeking direction from a senior operator to apply temporary hair colour and remove residual hair colour products within designated workplace timeframes, whilst ensuring client and operator comfort and safety.
Specific evidence requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
consistently seeking and following direction from a senior operator with regard to application and removal of colour
consistently implementing workplace procedures that ensure comfort and safety of client and operator
consistently interacting appropriately with clients and senior operator
consistently undertaking temporary colour application within designated timeframes
consistently observing client and operator safety precautions.
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 which 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:
a salon or simulated salon environment
temporary hair colouring products or simulated products, tools and equipment
clients or simulated clients with a variety of requirements.
Relationship to other units
In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, all units that relate to a job function may be integrated for assessment purposes.
Prerequisite units:
none.
Co-requisite units:
WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services
WRHWP201A Assist colleagues providing multiple salon services as a team member.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is 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:
organising the work area, tools and equipment
measuring quantities of temporary colour product
implementing procedures that ensure the comfort and safety of clients and operator
applying temporary colour product using a workplace method as directed by a senior operator
removing residual temporary colour products as directed by a senior operator.
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.
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 work in a team, seeking direction from a senior operator to apply temporary hair colour and remove residual hair colour products within designated workplace timeframes, whilst ensuring client and operator comfort and safety.
Specific evidence requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
consistently seeking and following direction from a senior operator with regard to application and removal of colour
consistently implementing workplace procedures that ensure comfort and safety of client and operator
consistently interacting appropriately with clients and senior operator
consistently undertaking temporary colour application within designated timeframes
consistently observing client and operator safety precautions.
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 which 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:
a salon or simulated salon environment
temporary hair colouring products or simulated products, tools and equipment
clients or simulated clients with a variety of requirements.
Relationship to other units
In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, all units that relate to a job function may be integrated for assessment purposes.
Prerequisite units:
none.
Co-requisite units:
WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services
WRHWP201A Assist colleagues providing multiple salon services as a team member.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is 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:
organising the work area, tools and equipment
measuring quantities of temporary colour product
implementing procedures that ensure the comfort and safety of clients and operator
applying temporary colour product using a workplace method as directed by a senior operator
removing residual temporary colour products as directed by a senior operator.
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.
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