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Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions

Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHTRI001
State Code
AWY04
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
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise a range of hair and scalp conditions as part of a pre-hair service analysis, to advise on and provide remedial treatments for minor conditions and to advise clients to seek further advice for abnormal or contagious conditions.This unit applies to hairdressers and barbers with well-developed skills who work in hairdressing salons or barber shops. They use discretion and judgement to manage the client service and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult with client to assess hair and scalp condition.
  • 1.1.Use standard infection control precautions, throughout all services, according to health regulations and organisational procedures.
  • 1.2.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair and scalp as part of pre-hair service assessment.
  • 1.3.Engage client in a discussion about recent hair treatments, and symptoms of hair or scalp conditions.
2. Recognise abnormal and other hair and scalp conditions.
  • 2.1.Recognise abnormal conditions, including contagious ones, outside scope of ability to treat.
  • 2.2.Counsel client to seek treatment advice from health care professionals.
  • 2.3.Recognise and evaluate other hair and scalp conditions and consider suitable salon treatment options and products.
  • 2.4.Discuss treatment options and costs and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
3. Treat hair and scalp.
  • 3.1.Select and prepare remedial treatment products based on hair and scalp analysis and desired action.
  • 3.2.Apply, process and remove remedial treatment products according to product instructions.
  • 3.3.Use water resources efficiently and dispose of treatment waste safely according to health regulations and organisational procedures.
  • 3.4.Advise on home care treatment and recommend products.
  • 3.5.Update client history to include full details of service.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8712 SIHHHSC302A Identify and treat hair and scalp conditions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ5 SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering Qualification
BAA1 SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing Qualification