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Maintain tools and equipment

Maintain tools and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
WRHCS202B
State Code
S7125
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/09/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/09/2010
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to care for and maintain workplace hairdressing tools and equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clean and disinfect tools and equipment.
  • 1.1 Residual hair and product are cleaned off tools and equipment.
  • 1.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and disinfected in compliance with relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
2 Maintain tools and equipment.
  • 2.1 Scissors and clippers are regularly checked for bluntness and sent for sharpening when necessary.
  • 2.2 Disposable razor blades are examined to detect imperfections and defects and replaced as required.
  • 2.3 Discarded blades are disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 2.4 All tools and equipment are maintained in working condition according to manufacturer instructions.
3 Store tools and equipment.
  • 3.1 Clean linen is stored in a clean dry place and in line with local health regulations.
  • 3.2 Cleaned and disinfected tools and equipment are stored according to local health regulations.
4 Maintain electrical equipment.
  • 4.1 Equipment is checked for loose wires and referred to a licensed electrician for repair where required.
  • 4.2 Equipment is checked and maintained according to relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions.
Tools and equipment may include:
electrical equipment
scissors
clippers and guards
neck brushes
combs
brushes
sectioning clips
rollers
clips
perm rods
tint brushes
bowls.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:
health and hygiene
occupational health and safety
waste disposal.

Scissors may include:
straight blades
curved blades
convex blades
texturising shears
thinning shears.

Clippers may include:
cordless re-chargeable clippers
electric clippers with cords.

Clean linen may include:
towels
wraps
gowns.

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
state and territory health regulations pertaining to hairdressing establishments
skin penetration legislation
local government (council) health regulations.

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency must be able to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment. The evidence provided must also demonstrate knowledge and skills in the application of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures with regard to health and hygiene and the safe care and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
knowledge and consistent application of relevant legislation and workplace policies, procedures and safe work practices in relation to cleaning and hygiene
knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious conditions and skills in the application of standard infection-control precautions
knowledge and consistent application of workplace procedures and relevant legislation for the safe storage of cleaned and/or disinfected tools, equipment and linen
ability to check and maintain in safe working order a range of tools and equipment
demonstrated adherence to workplace procedures in referring tools and equipment for repair as required
reading, accurately interpreting and consistently applying manufacturer's instructions relating to cleaning products and disinfectants
cleaning, oiling and re-setting clippers
cleaning, oiling and re-setting scissors.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor and/or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor. The technical expert may include the hairdresser and/or an experienced person at the workplace.
Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations that may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace. For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:

relevant documentation such as local health regulations, occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, workplace procedures for the safe care and maintenance of tools and equipment, and other legislative requirements
a range of tools and equipment appropriate to the hairdressing workplace
labels on cleaning and disinfecting products, and other sources of product information
a qualified workplace assessor or assessment team.

Method of assessment
The following assessment method is suggested.

Observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include:

cleaning and disinfecting tools following a range of services
storing cleaned and disinfected tools and equipment
oiling and re-setting clippers
oiling and re-setting scissors
replacing disposable razor blades
honing and stropping straight razors
referring tools and equipment for repair and/or maintenance.

Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4503 WRHCS202A Maintain tools and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8717 SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas Unit of competency