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Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFMUP404A
CUFMUP404A
State Code
D1152
D1152
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/10/2014
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
10/10/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to style wigs and hairpieces for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries.The unit is broadly based on but not equivalent to WRH07A Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces from the Hairdressing Training Package and reflects a level of skills appropriate to entertainment and media contexts.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for styling wigs and hairpieces
- 1. Confirm hairstyle design elements and production requirements with relevant personnel
- 2. Select wigs and hairpieces according to hairstyle design and performers' measurements
- 3. Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces taking into account stitching, knotting and fibre type
Cut wigs and hairpieces
- 4. Apply hairpieces to scalp area and trim to blend with existing natural hair
- 5. Apply wigs to performers and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit
- 6. Apply hair cutting techniques to achieve the required wig appearance
- 7. Cut switches and postiche as required to blend with required appearance
Apply design finishes to wigs and hairpieces
- 8. Select styling aids and tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles
- 9. Use hairstyle design elements to produce hairstyles according to production requirements
- 10. Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required
- 11. Attach wigs and hairpieces to performers' heads or place on head blocks for fitting at a later time
- 12. Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes
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.
Hairstyle design elements may include:
cut
direction
line
movement
setting
shape
size
styling techniques
temporary colouring
texture.
Production requirements may include:
health and hygiene requirements
lighting effects
performer's skin
production schedule
resource constraints
shooting conditions
specifications from designers and directors.
Relevant personnel may include:
continuity personnel
costume designer and wardrobe personnel
designer
director
director of photography
floor manager
lighting personnel
make-up/hair supervisor
other make-up/hair personnel
performer
producer
production manager
special make-up effects personnel
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Wigs and hairpieces may include:
artificial beards and moustaches
button
frangia, e.g.:
long
short
full head wigs
hair of any length or type
natural or artificial colours
pastiche, e.g.:
square
round
heart
fantasy shape
switch hairpieces (one, two or three stem)
toupees
wiglet (variety of base shapes).
Stitching, knotting and fibre type may include:
animal hair
hand knotting
human hair, e.g.:
European
Asian
Euro-Asian
machine stitching
synthetic fibre.
Styling aids may include:
gels
glazes
mousses
setting lotions
sprays
waxes.
Tools and techniques may include:
blow drying
blow waving
brushes
combs and other techniques that achieve desired looks
moulding
pin-curling
roller placements
use of hair dryers
use of heat diffusers
water waving.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
music video
short films
television productions.
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.
Hairstyle design elements may include:
cut
direction
line
movement
setting
shape
size
styling techniques
temporary colouring
texture.
Production requirements may include:
health and hygiene requirements
lighting effects
performer's skin
production schedule
resource constraints
shooting conditions
specifications from designers and directors.
Relevant personnel may include:
continuity personnel
costume designer and wardrobe personnel
designer
director
director of photography
floor manager
lighting personnel
make-up/hair supervisor
other make-up/hair personnel
performer
producer
production manager
special make-up effects personnel
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Wigs and hairpieces may include:
artificial beards and moustaches
button
frangia, e.g.:
long
short
full head wigs
hair of any length or type
natural or artificial colours
pastiche, e.g.:
square
round
heart
fantasy shape
switch hairpieces (one, two or three stem)
toupees
wiglet (variety of base shapes).
Stitching, knotting and fibre type may include:
animal hair
hand knotting
human hair, e.g.:
European
Asian
Euro-Asian
machine stitching
synthetic fibre.
Styling aids may include:
gels
glazes
mousses
setting lotions
sprays
waxes.
Tools and techniques may include:
blow drying
blow waving
brushes
combs and other techniques that achieve desired looks
moulding
pin-curling
roller placements
use of hair dryers
use of heat diffusers
water waving.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
music video
short films
television productions.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
finished designs of wigs and hairpieces that meet creative production requirements
ability to work to deadlines
consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations in relation to hairstyling services
consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of hair services
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail
ability to communicate effectively with performers while providing hairdressing services.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of styling wigs and hairpieces across a range of hair design and application tasks for at least two productions
access to a range of wigs, hairpieces, hair products, styling aids and tools as listed in the range statement
access to productions requiring wigs and hairpieces
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate styling wigs and hairpieces in a production context
evaluation of hairstyles prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met, correct procedures followed and appropriate hair products applied
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUFMUP403A Style hair for performances or productions
WRHHD408A Make wigs and hairpieces.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
finished designs of wigs and hairpieces that meet creative production requirements
ability to work to deadlines
consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations in relation to hairstyling services
consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of hair services
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail
ability to communicate effectively with performers while providing hairdressing services.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of styling wigs and hairpieces across a range of hair design and application tasks for at least two productions
access to a range of wigs, hairpieces, hair products, styling aids and tools as listed in the range statement
access to productions requiring wigs and hairpieces
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate styling wigs and hairpieces in a production context
evaluation of hairstyles prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met, correct procedures followed and appropriate hair products applied
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUFMUP403A Style hair for performances or productions
WRHHD408A Make wigs and hairpieces.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH86 | CUAMUP404 | Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D198 | CUF40407 | Certificate IV in Make-up | Qualification |
| D204 | CUF50407 | Diploma of Specialist Make-up Services | Qualification |