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Work as a session stylist

Work as a session stylist

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHTLS003
State Code
AWY10
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and execute finished hair designs for sessions. It requires the ability to identify session objectives and style requirements, present, consult on and confirm design concepts and to create the finished designs when the session is being staged. Sessions are diverse and can include fashion parades, hair shows, technical seminars, platform demonstrations, training sessions and fashion shoots as well as film, television and theatre productions.This unit applies to senior hairdressers and barbers who work in and outside the salon preparing hair for the event. They work independently, have considerable specialist skills and knowledge and may provide technical leadership, training and support to team members.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the creative brief.
  • 1.1.Analyse objectives of the session to determine overall design concepts.
  • 1.2.Participate in preliminary concept meetings to discuss hair design requirements for the type of production.
  • 1.3.Identify relevant factors that may determine and affect the finished designs.
2. Conduct and evaluate research and planning.
  • 2.1.Complete research and analyse findings to develop hair design concepts.
  • 2.2.Organise and update research materials, findings and documentation for use during design development process.
  • 2.3.Generate initial concepts according to research findings and discuss with relevant personnel.
3. Consult and discuss finished design.
  • 3.1.Establish specific requirements by physical and visual examination of individual models or performers.
  • 3.2.Consult on and confirm finished hair designs appropriate to the character, performance, production or event.
4. Create current, creative and period hair designs.
  • 4.1.Maintain operator and model or performer comfort and safety during each stage of the process according to organisational procedures.
  • 4.2.Select and use products, materials, tools and techniques to achieve established design results.
  • 4.3.Reflect a predetermined era accurately in finished hair designs, where relevant to the production or event.
  • 4.4.Complete finished hair designs within required timeframes.
  • 4.5.Confirm session director and model or performer satisfaction with finished hair design.
  • 4.6.Document finished hair designs to assist with future performances, events or continuity.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8726 SIHHTLS403A Work as a session stylist Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA4 SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing Qualification