Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations
Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations
Unit of competency
National Code
SIHHTLS807
SIHHTLS807
State Code
WG856
WG856
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/08/2013
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
26/08/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations.It requires the ability to plan, conduct and review own performance of the hairdressing presentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare hairdressing presentations.
- 1.1 Establish session objectives, target audience, and presentation type, scale and presentation team.
- 1.2 Determine and evaluate variables of the presentation environment and make appropriate adjustments.
- 1.3 Collaborate with relevant people to incorporate new ideas, approaches and style of presentation to ensure it fulfils session objectives.
- 1.4 Determine and organise the physical and other specific resource requirements for the presentation.
- 1.5 Confirm the overall design concepts with relevant people.
- 1.6 Co-ordinate the roles of the presentation team members and support individuals in fulfilling all aspects of their roles.
- 1.7 Evaluate possible constraints that may impact on the presentation and take action to address these.
2. Deliver hairdressing presentations.
- 2.1 Introduce and present models and information in a clear, logical and interesting manner, ensuring there is a good introduction and a strong conclusion.
- 2.2 Incorporate effective public speaking techniques and appropriate interpersonal skills, including visual and audio aids, as required.
- 2.3 Present technical information and processes in a clear and logical sequence, demonstrating techniques as required.
- 2.4 Use effective interactive strategies to encourage audience participation where relevant.
- 2.5 Monitor and assess audience reactions during the session and adjust presentation approach accordingly to ensure ongoing audience interest and engagement.
3. Evaluate hairdressing presentations.
- 3.1 Evaluate the planning and preparation of the presentation in terms of its efficiency and effectiveness.
- 3.2 Reflect on and evaluate the presentation against planned outcome.
- 3.3 Challenge, refine and adapt strengths and weaknesses of the presentation to inform subsequent demonstrations.
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.
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 group
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Presentation type may include:
workshop
exhibition
seminar
‘look and learn’.
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, such as:
stage or catwalk
indoor or outdoor film sets
salon
training facility
backstage.
Public speaking techniques must include:
pace of speech
tone of voice
inflection
accent
eye contact
volume.
Interpersonal skills must include:
adjusting personal language to suit others’ requirements
communicating clearly and effectively
engaging and motivating learners
maintaining appropriate body language
responding to audience appropriately
active listening.
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.
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 group
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Presentation type may include:
workshop
exhibition
seminar
‘look and learn’.
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, such as:
stage or catwalk
indoor or outdoor film sets
salon
training facility
backstage.
Public speaking techniques must include:
pace of speech
tone of voice
inflection
accent
eye contact
volume.
Interpersonal skills must include:
adjusting personal language to suit others’ requirements
communicating clearly and effectively
engaging and motivating learners
maintaining appropriate body language
responding to audience appropriately
active listening.
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 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:
planning sessions to meet event aims and objectives
communicating and supporting presentation team members on session requirements and their roles and responsibilities
sourcing and organising physical and other resources required to deliver the presentation
presenting well-planned professional sessions, that communicate technical explanations and clearly answer audience questions regarding hairdressing techniques and designs, to live audiences
reviewing own performance to identify areas of improvement for sequential sessions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a platform production venue or event, such as a hairdressing show or competition
models for platform demonstrations
presentation teams, that may include audiovisual and sound technicians and assistants
library, Internet and film media research sources
a range of hairdressing products, equipment, hair accessories, props and audiovisual resources
relevant occupational health and safety and health regulations.
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 observation of the candidate performing a range of tasks in hairdressing presentation settings, over sufficient time to demonstrate their 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
interacting with presentation team to communicate session objectives and the teams roles and responsibilities
interacting with an audience to give technical explanations of work in progress or completed, and responding to their questions
case studies that involve researching, planning, conducting and evaluating the presentation against the event aims and objectives
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHTLS804 Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry
SIHHTLS806 Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
planning sessions to meet event aims and objectives
communicating and supporting presentation team members on session requirements and their roles and responsibilities
sourcing and organising physical and other resources required to deliver the presentation
presenting well-planned professional sessions, that communicate technical explanations and clearly answer audience questions regarding hairdressing techniques and designs, to live audiences
reviewing own performance to identify areas of improvement for sequential sessions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a platform production venue or event, such as a hairdressing show or competition
models for platform demonstrations
presentation teams, that may include audiovisual and sound technicians and assistants
library, Internet and film media research sources
a range of hairdressing products, equipment, hair accessories, props and audiovisual resources
relevant occupational health and safety and health regulations.
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 observation of the candidate performing a range of tasks in hairdressing presentation settings, over sufficient time to demonstrate their 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
interacting with presentation team to communicate session objectives and the teams roles and responsibilities
interacting with an audience to give technical explanations of work in progress or completed, and responding to their questions
case studies that involve researching, planning, conducting and evaluating the presentation against the event aims and objectives
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHTLS804 Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry
SIHHTLS806 Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8730 | SIHHTLS707A | Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWY07 | SHBHTLS007 | Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J605 | SIH80113 | Graduate Certificate In Hairdressing Creative Leadership | Qualification |