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 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.

Overall design concepts may include:
hair designs and/or total looks
current, creative or period designs
elements of design
principles of design
overall design concepts.

Types of productions may include:
feature films
advertisements
theatre
television
fashion shoots
hair fashion shoots
hair shows
in-salon presentations
technical workshops.

Research materials may include:
fashion magazines
history books
photographs, paintings and illustrations from a particular period
film and video
the Internet
manufacturer's materials
design concept, fashion or stage.

Documentation may include:
folio including photographs and sketches
haircut structural graphics
technical notes on chemical processes
manual files
computer database.

Relevant personnel may include:
director
event coordinator
presentation team member
costume designer
fashion designer
choreographer
photographic stylist
photographer.

Finished hair designs may include:
colour effects
chemical curling and volumising effects
chemical straightening effects
haircut structures
temporary straight and/or curved design finishes for direction, volume, curl, waves and texture
wigs and hairpieces
hair ornaments.

A predetermined era may include:
historical period
current period
futuristic period
forecasting of looks.

Target audience may include:
hairdressers
hairdressing educators
magazine readers
a live audience
a film audience
members of the general public representing a specific age or socioeconomic demographic
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Presentation type may include:
workshop
exhibition
seminar
'look and learn'.

Presentation scale may include:
single model demonstration with technical explanation
multiple model demonstration with technical explanation
compered presentations with technical input from session stylists
choreographed parades.

Presentation team may include:
other hairdressers and session stylists
fashion designers
makeup artists
choreographers
compere
audiovisual and sound technicians
assistants and stage hands.

Variables of the presentation environment may include:

event venues:

stage or catwalk

indoor or outdoor film sets

salon

training facility

backstage.

Visual and audio aids may include:
whiteboards
butcher's paper
sketch pads
PowerPoint
slides
film and video
music
sound, microphones, etc.
visual collages of design ideas.

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 is able to communicate, analyse, research, plan, design and then combine and apply products, tools and equipment to create finished hair designs in quick turnaround times. These applied designs may be creative, classic, current and historical; or in character for events, photographic assignments, film sets, catwalks or platform work.
The person will consistently apply advanced communication and team skills when working with other professionals such as fashion designers, photographers, photographic stylists, models and session stylists and/or hair show teams.
Relevant health regulations and occupational health and safety legislation must be consistently implemented.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
ability to consistently use effective questioning and active listening techniques to negotiate appropriately with other production team members, to take into account any cultural or physical requirements, and to ensure client/model comfort and safety throughout the service
ability to source and organise equipment and props, including garments for a platform presentation
ability to present well-planned sessions to live audiences, communicate technical explanations and clearly answer audience questions regarding hairdressing techniques and designs
ability to apply the elements and principles of design and a broad range of technical hairdressing skills to create contemporary and period hair designs
ability to apply a range of classic and current hair designs on short, medium and long hair in short turnaround times
knowledge and consistent application of federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations applicable to the workplace
knowledge and consistent application of occupational health and safety requirements and workplace procedures relevant to hair design 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 and in a platform presentation or simulated platform presentation environment, including 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:
a salon or simulated salon environment
a platform production venue or event, such as a hairdressing show or competition
models for platform demonstrations
library, Internet and film media research sources
a range of hairdressing products, equipment, hair accessories, props and audiovisual resources
relevant health regulations and workplace procedures.

Relationship to other units
This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the ability to design and apply combined structures for haircut designs, apply a broad range of chemical reformation techniques and hairdressing chemical services, and communicate effectively with production team members and audiences.
WRHHC306A Combine haircut structures on women
WRHHC307A Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men
WRHCL302A Colour and lighten hair
WRHCL303A Design and perform full and partial highlighting techniques
WRHCL304A Perform colour correction
WRHCR302A Perform chemical curling and volumising services
WRHCR303A Perform chemical straightening and relaxing services
WRHHD303A Design and apply short to medium-length hair design finishes.
WRHCL305A Perform on scalp full head and re-touch bleach services
WRHCL406A Solve complex colour problems
WRHHC410A Design and perform creative haircuts
WRHHD304A Design and apply long hair design finishes.

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 or her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include:
researching and planning for a hair show or presentation and sourcing models, garments, props and equipment and conducting rehearsals where required
designing and applying finished looks, incorporating chemical reformation and haircutting and/or design services according to an agreed plan
interacting with an audience to give technical explanations of work in progress or completed, and responding to their questions
implementing relevant health and hygiene and occupational health and safety regulations and workplace procedures relevant to hair design services.

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.

Communicating ideas and information
Analysing performance outline for script or fashion session objectives, and participating in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel, involve the communication of ideas and information. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Organising research materials for a predetermined era in order to develop hair design concepts for a production, requires information to be collected, analysed and organised. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Sourcing and arranging the supply, safe care and return of garments for hair show models require careful planning and organisation. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Working with a fashion designer and a makeup artist to create a total look requires teamwork. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Presenting a new haircut design that includes technical explanations regarding structures, and haircutting and finishing techniques, requires the application and explanation of mathematical ideas and techniques. (3)

Solving problems
Demonstrating colour correction techniques and responding to spontaneous questions from a live audience require the application of problem solving skills. (3)

Using technology
Designing and using audiovisual aids as part of a presentation involve the application of technology. (3)