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.
Clients may include:
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Hair extension concepts may include:
adding length
increasing volume
adding colour
applying to full or partial head.
Hair type may include:
tape extensions (double sided tape wedges between two thin wefts of hair)
micro-links (stick shaped bonds applied by clamping to the client’s own hair)
flexi-bonds (an extension with glue on the end that is clamped and fused to the client’s hair by the application of heat).
Salon procedures may include:
client comfort and safety
operator safety
procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
waste disposal
water efficiency.
Bonding equipment may include:
electrical
mechanical.

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:
selecting and mixing hair colours and textures to blend with client’s natural hair
using a hair extension system to apply hair extension services to full and partial head
removing and adjusting existing hair extensions
applying haircutting and finishing techniques to blend hair extensions with natural hair for finished designs.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon
an adjustable client chair
clean client gown or wrap
a supply of clean towels
a hair extension system that includes hair, bonding products and tools
clients with a range of hair extension requirements
haircutting tools and equipment
finishing tools and equipment
relevant documentation, such as:
manufacturer hair extension system manuals that include product and equipment information
salon procedures.
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 learner:
selecting and mixing hair colours and textures to blend with client’s natural hair
removing and adjusting existing hair extensions
using a hair extension system to apply hair extension services for full and partial head
applying haircutting and finishing techniques to blend hair extensions with natural hair for finished designs
written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge such as:
the types of hair and synthetic fibres used in hair extensions
maintenance requirements for hair extensions
relevant salon procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to another— they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended for example:
SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation