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Research and use hairdressing industry information

Research and use hairdressing industry information

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHIND002
State Code
AWY20
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
12/10/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate information sources and to research, develop and maintain knowledge which underpins effective performance of all hairdressing or barbering sales and service activities.This unit applies to all hairdressing and barbering businesses and to hairdressers and barbers working at all levels.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and use industry information.
  • 1.1.Identify sources of information on the hairdressing or barbering industry.
  • 1.2.Access and interpret information about industry structure and operation and use to assist with sales and service duties.
  • 1.3.Source information on hairdressing or barbering career paths, as applicable, and related industries.
  • 1.4.Use knowledge of the hairdressing or barbering industry to enhance quality of own work performance.
2. Source and use information on legal and ethical issues for industry.
  • 2.1.Obtain information on laws and regulations specifically relevant to the hairdressing or barbering industry and work compliantly.
  • 2.2.Source information on ethical industry practices and conduct day-to day work activities ethically.
3. Update industry knowledge.
  • 3.1.Update general knowledge of the hairdressing or barbering industry regularly.
  • 3.2.Monitor current industry developments and issues.
  • 3.3.Share updated knowledge with clients and colleagues as appropriate.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8718 SIHHIND202A Develop hairdressing industry knowledge Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ5 SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering Qualification
BAA1 SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing Qualification
BAA3 SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant Qualification