Originate and refine hair design concepts

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
SHBHTLS008

State Code
AWY06

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

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

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to originate and refine hair design concepts for products, programs, or services to a point where they could be implemented.This unit applies to highly skilled senior hairdressers who have substantial experience across the industry and who work at a national or international level as freelance session stylists or creative or artistic directors for larger hairdressing organisations and product companies. They work with significant autonomy, have highly developed specialised technical, creative, conceptual and leadership skills and knowledge and are responsible for making a range of strategic design, operational and team decisions. They provide technical and creative leadership, training and support to colleagues and the industry at large.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate and explore needs and opportunities.

1.1.Research and evaluate information that informs development of new hair design concepts.
1.2.Explore new ideas that challenge existing assumptions, preconceptions and current practices.
1.3.Identify and analyse factors that could impact on concepts to be developed, including potential for commercialisation.
1.4.Research and evaluate ideas and approaches of other hairdressing practitioners considering intellectual property and copyright requirements.
1.5.Develop preliminary ideas on innovative ways to address needs and opportunities.
1.6.Evaluate and agree on broad parameters for further concept development in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

2. Develop a range of creative approaches for innovative hair designs.

2.1.Use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate innovative and creative hair design concepts to address identified needs.
2.2.Challenge, test and experiment with different concepts as part of a collaborative process.
2.3.Evaluate concepts for their suitability for target audience or purpose, their feasibility and commercial potential.
2.4.Take account of social, ethical and environmental issues as concepts are generated and discussed.
2.5.Identify and evaluate resources required to achieve desired creative and innovative outcomes.
2.6.Evaluate effectiveness of different techniques for achieving desired outcomes.
2.7.Select concepts that achieve innovative and feasible outcomes.
2.8.Present proposed concepts in an appropriate format.

3. Refine hair design concepts.

3.1.Ensure concept development process is open to ongoing refinement and testing.
3.2.Seek input and feedback on concepts from relevant stakeholders.
3.3.Seek specialist advice on creative and technical aspects of proposals as required.
3.4.Compare concepts with best practice examples of similar products, programs, processes or services.
3.5.Use a range of creative and practical criteria to determine the advantages and disadvantages of different concepts.
3.6.Evaluate constraints on realisation of concepts.
3.7.Refine proposals based on analysis and feedback.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG857	SIHHTLS808	Originate and refine hair design concepts	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAA8	SHB80116	Graduate Certificate In Hairdressing Creative Leadership	Qualification