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Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events
Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events
Unit of competency
National Code
SIHHTLS706A
SIHHTLS706A
State Code
D8729
D8729
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
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conceive, develop and realise hairdressing concepts for events.It requires the ability to develop the hairdressing design concepts based on the event objectives and to plan and realise the presentation of innovative hairdressing designs for the event.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify event objective and scope.
- 1.1. Clarify and agree on key objective of the event in consultation with stakeholders.
- 1.2. Analyse broad factors influencing the hair concept and consult with stakeholders to determine overall approach.
2. Establish and develop the hair design concept for an event.
- 2.1. Research and analyse the emerging trends that may influence the development of the hair design concept.
- 2.2. Apply a range of creative thinking techniques to generate new ideas and thinking, incorporating creative elements into the hair concept based on the event theme and format.
- 2.3. Collaborate with the appropriate experts about achieving the desired hair design effects based on the event requirements.
- 2.4. Develop the hair design concept ensuring originality and impact to set it apart from the work of other competitors and colleagues.
- 2.5. Investigate legal and ethical constraints for the proposed use of the concept.
- 2.6. Use effective communication strategies to present the developed hair concept in a format that facilitates understanding to the stakeholder, encouraging feedback and offering clarification as required.
- 2.7. Provide assistance and support to marketing personnel related to promotional material.
3. Plan and co-ordinate the hair design preparations for the event.
- 3.1. Estimate production timeline, workflow and budget for the presentation of creative hair designs.
- 3.2. Prepare an operational plan for the provision of resources, identifying steps, activities, sequence, incorporating appropriate risk management strategies.
- 3.3. Identify and appoint assistant staff and or volunteers to be involved, clarifying team roles in relation to the hair show.
- 3.4. Manage the communication of the operational plan to ensure timely and effective planning and implementation.
- 3.5. Implement and monitor the plan for the completion of the hair designs for the event, making adjustments as required.
4. Manage the completion of the hair designs for the event.
- 4.1. Manage the coordination of model preparations for the show.
- 4.2. Manage the completion of the hairdressing designs, ensuring styling techniques and finishes are appropriate for optimised presentation for the event.
- 4.3. Manage the coordination of assistant staff supporting individuals in their roles and ensure safe work practices.
- 4.4. Provide assistance and support to staging and production teams as needed.
- 4.5. Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes in relation to the provision and distribution of goods and information.
- 4.6. Monitor, and facilitate where necessary, assistance and support to stakeholders during the event.
- 4.7. Coordinate the removal, disposal and return of resources, ensuring minimal environmental impacts.
5. Evaluate professional work.
- 5.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from other after the event to improve own performance.
- 5.2. Assess own work to evaluate satisfaction and degree to which event objectives are met.
- 5.3. Evaluate own work in the context of work by others in order to extend own practice.
- 5.4. Adjust work processes and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
industry presentations
award presentations
trade shows
hairdressing competitions
product company promotional event or seminars
fashion shows.
event organisers
sponsors
suppliers and contractors
venue staff and management
security contractors
caterers
organising committees
colleagues
entertainers.
event purpose
concept, style and theme
product or brand marketing
show duration
nature of venue or site
number of hair designs
audience profile
availability of equipment and resources
overall budget estimate.
brainstorming
graphic organisers, such as visual maps
making associations
mind maps
visualisation.
lighting technicians
set technicians
stage managers
sound technicians
event managers.
concept, style and theme
client or sponsor preferences
products to be promoted
location of event and transportation requirements
parameters of the site including:
dimensions of runway
preparation area
consideration of negative environmental impacts and minimal impact practices for the event
off and on-site staff
volunteering requirements
liaison with others involved in the event.
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.
costing of all resources and materials to be provided
purchasing of resources and materials to be used
timelines
model requirements
staff requirements, roles and responsibilities
volunteering requirements, roles and responsibilities
choreography
rehearsals.
models
styling team
hairdressing equipment, materials and products
makeup artists
choreographer
clothing
make up
accessories
music.
Issues that may be addressed in
potential non-attendance of models, staff or volunteers
lack of experience of staff or volunteers
potential non-delivery of resources or products from suppliers
venue access and impacts of preparation to meet timelines.
pre-styling including colouring, hair in first pli
makeup application
garments and accessory fittings.
industry presentations
award presentations
trade shows
hairdressing competitions
product company promotional event or seminars
fashion shows.
event organisers
sponsors
suppliers and contractors
venue staff and management
security contractors
caterers
organising committees
colleagues
entertainers.
event purpose
concept, style and theme
product or brand marketing
show duration
nature of venue or site
number of hair designs
audience profile
availability of equipment and resources
overall budget estimate.
brainstorming
graphic organisers, such as visual maps
making associations
mind maps
visualisation.
lighting technicians
set technicians
stage managers
sound technicians
event managers.
concept, style and theme
client or sponsor preferences
products to be promoted
location of event and transportation requirements
parameters of the site including:
dimensions of runway
preparation area
consideration of negative environmental impacts and minimal impact practices for the event
off and on-site staff
volunteering requirements
liaison with others involved in the event.
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.
costing of all resources and materials to be provided
purchasing of resources and materials to be used
timelines
model requirements
staff requirements, roles and responsibilities
volunteering requirements, roles and responsibilities
choreography
rehearsals.
models
styling team
hairdressing equipment, materials and products
makeup artists
choreographer
clothing
make up
accessories
music.
Issues that may be addressed in
potential non-attendance of models, staff or volunteers
lack of experience of staff or volunteers
potential non-delivery of resources or products from suppliers
venue access and impacts of preparation to meet timelines.
pre-styling including colouring, hair in first pli
makeup application
garments and accessory fittings.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
planning and developing innovative and creative hairdressing concept that reflects event objectives
realising hair designs, using styling techniques and finishes appropriate for optimised presentation for event presentations
complying with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to facilitating the presentation of hair designs for an event
dealing with issues and challenges associated with planning and realising the hair show
applying appropriate cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge in preparing and monitoring the presentations of hair designs for the events
monitoring and reviewing hair designs against production requirements to ensure required purpose is met.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a range of real work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment
comprehensive and sufficient information about the events to allow the candidate to fully develop hair design concepts and operational plans to meet the event requirements
events and event venues on which the candidate can work
interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit
interaction with event and venue co-ordinators to reflect the on-site management aspects of the unit
a fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers, software and information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing and documenting hair design concepts and operational plans.
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 observation of the candidate completing tasks during set-up, operation and post activities of the events
evaluation of innovative and creative hair designs on-site at the events where the designs are managed by the candidate
review of operational plans prepared by the candidate for preparation and monitoring of the hair show
case studies to assess ability to develop the hairdressing concepts and plans for different types of events
evaluation of reports detailing the planning processes undertaken for the events and highlighting particular challenges and issues
written and verbal questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as formats and features of different types of events, hair design options and styles for different types of events, varying operational constraints, risk management issues and minimal impact practices
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance.
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:
SIHHTLS704A Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry
SIHHTLS707A Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
planning and developing innovative and creative hairdressing concept that reflects event objectives
realising hair designs, using styling techniques and finishes appropriate for optimised presentation for event presentations
complying with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to facilitating the presentation of hair designs for an event
dealing with issues and challenges associated with planning and realising the hair show
applying appropriate cross-cultural communication skills and knowledge in preparing and monitoring the presentations of hair designs for the events
monitoring and reviewing hair designs against production requirements to ensure required purpose is met.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a range of real work situations which includes involvement in other related activities relevant to this environment
comprehensive and sufficient information about the events to allow the candidate to fully develop hair design concepts and operational plans to meet the event requirements
events and event venues on which the candidate can work
interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit
interaction with event and venue co-ordinators to reflect the on-site management aspects of the unit
a fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers, software and information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing and documenting hair design concepts and operational plans.
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 observation of the candidate completing tasks during set-up, operation and post activities of the events
evaluation of innovative and creative hair designs on-site at the events where the designs are managed by the candidate
review of operational plans prepared by the candidate for preparation and monitoring of the hair show
case studies to assess ability to develop the hairdressing concepts and plans for different types of events
evaluation of reports detailing the planning processes undertaken for the events and highlighting particular challenges and issues
written and verbal questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as formats and features of different types of events, hair design options and styles for different types of events, varying operational constraints, risk management issues and minimal impact practices
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance.
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:
SIHHTLS704A Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry
SIHHTLS707A Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG855 | SIHHTLS806 | Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D592 | SIH70111 | Graduate Certificate In Hairdressing Creative Leadership | Qualification |