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.
Natural hair type may include:
European
African
Asian.
Texture may include:
coarse
medium
fine.
Growth patterns may include:
crown area
hairline
neckline
cowlicks (whorls).
Length, structure and movement may include:
shoulder length
below shoulder length
one length or solid
graduated
combination of structures
straight
wavy
natural curl
chemical curl or waves.
Facial features and bone structure may include:
square
round
oval
combination of shapes
unusual facial shapes.
Elements and principles of design may include:
elements, such as:
straight or curved lines
shape
direction
size
texture
colour
principles, such as:
balance
gradation
repetition
contrast
harmony
dominance
unity.
Clients may include:
women
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Long hair designs must include:
braids
classic French rolls
classic victory rolls
twists
classic chignons.
Long hair designs may include:
knots
curls
waves
texture
ornamentation.
Visual examples may include:
magazine shots
photographs
quick sketches or simple line drawings
hair design text books.
Styling products may include:
gels
glazes
mousses
waxes
setting lotions
sprays.
Relevant hair preparation methods may include:
applying styling products
blow drying using a round brush for volume
blow drying hair straight or smooth
applying flat irons to straighten hair
applying hot rollers to set hair.
Relevant finishing techniques may include:
finishing techniques, such as:
brushing
dry moulding
placing
backcombing
smoothing over backcombing
securing the hair using bands or pins that are not visible in the finished design
applying fixing products such as hair sprays.
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.
Home hair care products may include:
shampoos
conditioners
styling aids, such as:
mousses
lotions
gels
hair sprays
texturising products.

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:
analysing and identifying the elements of long hair designs and alternative techniques that may be applied to achieve those designs
applying up styles that include braids, chignons roll and twists
completing long hair design services within designated workplace timeframes.
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
a clean client gown or wrap
a supply of clean towels
hair design equipment, including:
combs
brushes
clips
padding
hot rollers
blow dryer
flat iron
a range of clients with long hair for hair design services
styling products
relevant documentation, including:
product and equipment instructions and safety data sheets
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 consulting with clients and applying tools and equipment to complete long hair designs
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
SIHHCCS304A Plan services for special events
SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services