Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
continuity personnel
costume designers
costume production staff
director
director of photography
floor manager
lighting and camera personnel
performers
production manager
supervisor
technical director
wardrobe department personnel
wardrobe supervisors/managers
other technical/specialist staff.
Factors may include:
accessories
action sequences or performers' movements during productions
age and gender of performers
availability of personnel
availability of resources
cultural
cut/style required
dressing techniques
historical
locations, e.g.:
studio
interior/exterior
outside broadcast
day/night
weather
soundstage
period hairstyles
physical characteristics of performers, e.g.:
hair type
skin type
face and head shape
hair length
hair growth patterns
production schedule
production values/style/genre
public profile of performers
temporary colouring
timelines
trims.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performance or productions
live events/entertainment/performance or production
live or pre-recorded television productions
music video
short films
stage performance or productions
television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport.
Research techniques may include:
contacting historical or other specialist associations
reading newspapers, books and other references
talking and listening to experts
using the internet
watching documentary films and videos.
Reference materials may include:
films
history books
journals
paintings and illustrations of the period
photographs
production documentation, e.g.:
scripts
costume designs
make-up designs
hair designs
specialist services available for make-up and hair
texts
the internet
videos
writings of the period.
Organisation of reference materials may include the use of:
computer database
library
manual files.
Format may include:
collage
coloured design illustrations
digital images
models
sketches.
Styling aids could include:
gels
glazes
long and short hairstyles
mousses
ornaments and hairpieces
setting lotions
waxes and sprays.
Variables of working environment may include:
characteristics of specific performers, e.g.:
social
cultural
religious
ethnic
physical and mental abilities
performers with different hair types
salon/theatre policies and procedures in regard to the production of a range of hairstyles and finishes for performances
salons, theatres or site locations
styles and effects of different historical times and cultures.
Tools and techniques may include:
blow drying
blow waving
brushes
combs
moulding
pin-curling
roller placements
use of hair dryers
use of heat diffusers
water waving
other techniques that achieve desired looks.
Design elements may include:
colour
direction
line
movement
shape
size
texture.
Adjustments may be required due to:
adverse skin and scalp reactions
different shooting conditions.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
creation of current and period hair designs that demonstrate an ability to:
meet production requirements
take into account characteristics of performers' hair that may affect the desired style of productions
select appropriate products and application techniques
perform services within defined timelines
re-create the same designs for a performer on consecutive occasions
consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations in relation to hairstyling services
consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of hair services
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail
ability to communicate effectively with performers while providing hair services.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through a range of hair design and styling tasks for at least two productions
access to a range of hair products, styling aids and tools as listed in the range statement
access to productions requiring a range of current and period styles and finishes
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of hair designs prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met, correct procedures followed and appropriate hair products used
observation of the candidate styling hair in a production context
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUFMUP404A Style wigs and hairpiecesfor performances or productions.