Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Legal and ethical constraints may include:
legislation
regulations
codes of practice
ethical principles
policies and guidelines
society’s expectations
cultural expectations and influences
social responsibilities, e.g. protection of children, environmental issues.
Information and references relevant to the development of the hair design concept may include:
creative specialists
other designers
others involved in the project
production teams
technical specialists
venue managers.
Overall objectives and parameters may include:
audience
availability of materials, tools, equipment and human resources
budget constraints
conflicting competing demands
environmental sustainability
organisational vision
presentation venue or context
sponsorship
timeframe
triple bottom line (social, environmental, economic).
Critical analysis may include:
considering how ideas may be adapted
considering how ideas may be challenged
drawing links between references and potential designs
evaluating work of other designers
making judgements about potential ideas in relation to the budget and available resources
making judgements about relevance of information and ideas.
Appropriate format or medium may include:
digital presentation
drawings
electronic presentations
graphic formats
models
photographs
plans
prototypes
verbal description or presentation
visual diagrams.
Terms and conditions may relate to:
conceptual parameters
contracts
deliverables
legal and financial issues such as processes to be used
ownership and copyright
reporting
technical requirements
time lines.
Organisational and professional standards may include:

industry-accepted fee schedules
industry standards for written agreements
requirements for written agreements.

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:
effectively interpreting the brief to client’s or commissioning organisational specifications
developing and refining hair design briefs for a hairdressing industry specific purpose
effective collaboration and communication skills to work with others to develop and refine the hair design brief
understanding the design process within the hairdressing industry context or design discipline.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure that competency is:
consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
demonstrated in a range of work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate equipment and media to communicate and present ideas and concepts
sources of information relevant to the industry context
interaction with and involvement of others to reflect the collaborative nature of the work, and the communication and negotiation skills required.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of onthejob performance
evaluation of a design brief in which the candidate has played a significant development role
evaluation of reports detailing the processes undertaken for establishing and refining the design brief, including challenges faced and lessons learned for the future
observation of discussions and negotiations with client and other stakeholders
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of the process and issues surrounding legislation, industry context, sources of information
evaluation of candidate response to different scenarios to assess ability to adapt approach to different client requirements and contexts.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHTLS805 Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for media