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Establish, negotiate and refine hair design concepts for briefs
Establish, negotiate and refine hair design concepts for briefs
Unit of competency
National Code
SIHHTLS709A
SIHHTLS709A
State Code
D8732
D8732
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2013
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
15/04/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work pro-actively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate hair design briefs for the promotion of product and services, and hair design directions for the hairdressing industry and consumer markets.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse the brief to establish hair design requirements.
- 1.1. Analyse the specifications of the brief.
- 1.2. Establish and clarify the user or clients for the proposed product or service to inform hair design concept decisions.
- 1.3. Identify and clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief, including the legal and ethical constraints in consultation with client.
- 1.4. Pro actively seek, review and act upon information needed to inform constructive communication with client.
- 1.5. Build trust and respect between self and client through effective use of communication skills and demonstration of professional integrity.
2. Develop and refine the hair design brief.
- 2.1. Identify and source information and references relevant to the development of the hair design concept.
- 2.2. Develop concepts and ideas that take account of overall objectives and parameters.
- 2.3. Undertake critical analysis of concept and challenge ideas and approaches taken to ensure responsiveness to project needs.
- 2.4. Present ideas in an appropriate format or medium and seek feedback from key stakeholders.
- 2.5. Use effective communication techniques to generate discussion, debate and critical analysis.
- 2.6. Re-evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and discourse with others.
- 2.7. Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design brief with client and accurately document details.
3. Negotiate terms and conditions.
- 3.1. Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of the brief according to relevant organisational and professional standards.
- 3.2. Clarify, agree and document roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project.
- 3.3. Confirm agreements in writing, according to organisational requirements.
- 3.4. Identify the need for and seek specialist advice in developing formal agreements or contracts where appropriate.
legislation
regulations
codes of practice
ethical principles
policies and guidelines
society's expectations
cultural expectations and influences
social responsibilities, e.g. protection of children, environmental issues.
creative specialists
other designers
others involved in the project
production teams
technical specialists
venue managers.
audience
availability of materials, tools, equipment and human resources
budget constraints
conflicting competing demands
environmental sustainability
organisational vision
presentation venue or context
sponsorship
timeframe
triple bottom line (social, environmental, economic).
considering how ideas may be adapted
considering how ideas may be challenged
drawing links between references and potential designs
evaluating work of other designers
making judgements about potential ideas in relation to the budget and available resources
making judgements about relevance of information and ideas.
digital presentation
drawings
electronic presentations
graphic formats
models
photographs
plans
prototypes
verbal description or presentation
visual diagrams.
conceptual parameters
contracts
deliverables
legal and financial issues such as processes to be used
ownership and copyright
reporting
technical requirements
time lines.
industry-accepted fee schedules
industry standards for written agreements
requirements for written agreements.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
effectively interpreting the brief to client's or commissioning organisational specifications
developing and refining hair design briefs for a hairdressing industry specific purpose
effective collaboration and communication skills to work with others to develop and refine the hair design brief
understanding the design process within the hairdressing industry context or design discipline.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure that competency is:
consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
demonstrated in a range of work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate equipment and media to communicate and present ideas and concepts
sources of information relevant to the industry context
interaction with and involvement of others to reflect the collaborative nature of the work, and the communication and negotiation skills required.
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
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 a design brief in which the candidate has played a significant development role
evaluation of reports detailing the processes undertaken for establishing and refining the design brief, including challenges faced and lessons learned for the future
observation of discussions and negotiations with client and other stakeholders
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of the process and issues surrounding legislation, industry context, sources of information
evaluation of candidate response to different scenarios to assess ability to adapt approach to different client requirements and contexts.
Guidance information for assessment
A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to another-they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHTLS705A Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for media
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
effectively interpreting the brief to client's or commissioning organisational specifications
developing and refining hair design briefs for a hairdressing industry specific purpose
effective collaboration and communication skills to work with others to develop and refine the hair design brief
understanding the design process within the hairdressing industry context or design discipline.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure that competency is:
consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
demonstrated in a range of work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate equipment and media to communicate and present ideas and concepts
sources of information relevant to the industry context
interaction with and involvement of others to reflect the collaborative nature of the work, and the communication and negotiation skills required.
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
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 a design brief in which the candidate has played a significant development role
evaluation of reports detailing the processes undertaken for establishing and refining the design brief, including challenges faced and lessons learned for the future
observation of discussions and negotiations with client and other stakeholders
written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of the process and issues surrounding legislation, industry context, sources of information
evaluation of candidate response to different scenarios to assess ability to adapt approach to different client requirements and contexts.
Guidance information for assessment
A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to another-they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHTLS705A Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for media
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG858 | SIHHTLS809 | Establish, negotiate and refine hair design concepts for briefs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D592 | SIH70111 | Graduate Certificate In Hairdressing Creative Leadership | Qualification |