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Conduct trichological assessments

Conduct trichological assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHTRI002
State Code
AWY03
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 assess client hair and scalp conditions and provide advice that may result in referral to another professional, or the development and provision of therapeutic approaches.The assessing hairdresser or barber may or may not provide the resultant therapy which is covered by another unit.This unit applies to senior hairdressers and barbers who work in salons. They work independently, have considerable specialist skills and knowledge and 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. Consult and examine client.
  • 1.1.Use standard infection control precautions, throughout assessment, according to health regulations and organisational procedures.
  • 1.2.Establish rapport with client and obtain relevant information to determine expectations and requirements.
  • 1.3.Question client to obtain and record details of client symptoms, history of complaint, previous treatments and general health.
  • 1.4.Visually and physically examine hair and scalp condition.
  • 1.5.Determine need for microscopic analysis of sample hairs and explain process to client.
  • 1.6.Gather hair samples from appropriate areas of scalp without damage to samples.
  • 1.7.Mount hair samples on microscopic slide and examine, interpret and record observations.
2. Discuss dietary health.
  • 2.1.Seek information on client’s current dietary health and nutritional intake.
  • 2.2.Explain the importance of food and nutrients to healthy hair and scalp and the efficacy of trichological treatments.
  • 2.3.Provide basic dietary advice to support the outcomes of trichological treatments.
  • 2.4.Counsel client to seek specialist nutrition advice from health care professionals, as required.
3. Assess the problem.
  • 3.1.Organise and analyse information collected from physical and visual examination and microscopic analysis.
  • 3.2.Identify abnormal hair and scalp conditions, including contagious ones, and counsel client on potential remedial actions.
  • 3.3.Assess trichological problems and causes, based on client examination and analysis.
  • 3.4.Determine beneficial trichological treatments suited to client hair and scalp condition.
4. Communicate the assessment.
  • 4.1.Explain consultation assessment to client and answer questions with clarity.
  • 4.2.Discuss treatment options and costs and confirm a treatment program suitable for client needs.
  • 4.3.Refer client to other professionals where assessment indicates treatment is outside scope of own ability.
  • 4.4.Complete a full trichological assessment report.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8714 SIHHHSC404A Perform trichological assessments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA4 SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing Qualification