Unit of competency Outline
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Work to a brief to develop and refine hair designs
Work to a brief to develop and refine hair designs
Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHTLS009
SHBHTLS009
State Code
AWY05
AWY05
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
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 work proactively with a client to develop and refine their design requirements for hairdressing products, programs or services.This unit applies to highly skilled senior hairdressers who have substantial experience across the industry and who work at a national or international level as freelance session stylists or creative or artistic directors for larger hairdressing organisations and product companies. They work with significant autonomy, have highly developed specialised technical, creative, conceptual and leadership skills and knowledge and are responsible for making a range of strategic design, operational and team decisions. They provide technical and creative leadership, training and support to colleagues and the industry at large.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse the brief to determine 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 concepts.
- 1.3.Identify and clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief, including the legal and ethical constraints.
- 1.4.Proactively 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 communication.
2. Present concepts and negotiate final brief.
- 2.1.Identify and source information and references relevant to the development of the hair design concept.
- 2.2.Develop concepts that take account of overall objectives and parameters.
- 2.3.Critically analyse concept and challenge ideas to ensure responsiveness to client needs.
- 2.4.Present concept proposals in an appropriate format and seek feedback from client.
- 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 input from client.
- 2.7.Agree on final nature of design with client and accurately document details.
3. Negotiate terms and conditions.
- 3.1.Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of producing final designs 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 to develop formal contracts, as required.
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Replaces
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAA8 | SHB80116 | Graduate Certificate In Hairdressing Creative Leadership | Qualification |