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Apply hair colour products

Apply hair colour products

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHCLS001
State Code
AWY51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2016
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
12/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a limited range of hair colour products including semi, demi and permanent products for full and re-growth services.This unit applies to salon assistants who work in hairdressing or barber salons under close supervision and with guidance from more experienced or senior hairdressers or barbers. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the hairdresser or barber who has completed the client consultation and manages the client service.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for colour product application.
  • 1.1.Discuss colour service and confirm supervising hairdresser or barber instructions.
  • 1.2.Select and prepare equipment according to colour application methods advised by supervisor.
  • 1.3.Measure and prepare colour products according to supervisor instructions and ensure minimal wastage.
  • 1.4.Apply wraps, towels and skin barrier cream to ensure client protection and safety.
2. Apply colour products.
  • 2.1.Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout colour service according to organisational procedures.
  • 2.2.Apply colour products using methods and following stages as directed by supervisor and request checks at appropriate times.
  • 2.3.Take personal precautions to prevent own skin stain and allergic reactions to colour chemicals.
  • 2.4.Ensure colour application is even and without stain on client scalp or hairline.
  • 2.5.Ensure re-growth application does not overlap with previously coloured hair.
  • 2.6.Complete colour application within organisational timeframes.
  • 2.7.Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8681 SIHHCLS201A Apply hair colour products Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA3 SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant Qualification