Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Colour products may include:
the following types of colour products from the salon range:
temporary colour products
semi and demi-colour products
tint-colour products.
Supervising hairdresser instructions must include:
methods of preparation and application that reflect manufacturer product information and safety data sheets
nominating colour type and product
product proportions
volume of hydrogen peroxide in the case of tint products
product preparation method
technique and stages of application
points at which the application and processing must be referred back to the supervising hairdresser for checking
processing times for each stage.
Client may include:
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Salon procedures must include:
gowning clients for colour services
compliance with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service
occupational health and safety procedures
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
waste disposal
water efficiency.
Client and operator comfort and safety must include:
application of gown and towels to protect client's clothes
application of anti skin stain product on hairline and neckline areas
application of colour stain removal product
avoiding product contact with client or operator’s eyes
avoiding inhalation of fumes whilst mixing product
wearing operator protective gloves.
Stages and methods of product application may include:
whole head
regrowth
mid lengths
ends
cross checking for even coverage
sponge
applicator bottle
tint brush and comb.
Personal precautions may include:
rubber gloves
skin barrier creams.

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:
seeking and following direction from a supervising hairdresser regarding application of colour products
implementing salon procedures that:
ensure client comfort and safety
ensure operator safety
minimise product waste
ensure safe disposal of product waste
interacting with clients and senior hairdresser
completing colour applications within designated salon timeframes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon
a fully equipped workstation which includes as minimum:
an adjustable client chair
clean client gown or wrap
a plentiful supply of clean towels
a trolley stocked with:
rubber gloves
stain prevention products
plastic bowls
sponges
tint brushes
applicator bottles
cap or plastic film wrap
a supervising hairdresser
relevant salon procedures, such as:
client comfort and safety
operator safety
health and hygiene
waste minimisation
waste disposal
water efficiency
a professional range of temporary and tint colour products
a range of temporary or tint hair colour service clients with different application requirements.
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:
observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate their handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks include:
selecting and preparing colour products as instructed by a supervising hairdresser
taking personal precautions to avoid contact of colour products with operator skin or eyes
following salon procedures to ensure the comfort and safety of clients during colour applications
minimising and ensuring safe disposal of product waste
interacting with clients and supervising hairdresser
completing colour applications within designated salon timeframes
written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge, such as:
the physical effects of temporary and tint colour products on the hair
relevant product instructions and safety data sheets
salon procedures relating to:
client comfort and safety
operator safety
health and hygiene
the protection of client and operator skin and clothing during rinsing and neutralising
waste minimisation
waste disposal
water efficiency
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party 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 pre-requisite to another— they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHBAS201A Perform shampoo and basin treatment services
SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures