Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a range of hair styles for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries.
It applies to individuals who use a range of cutting, temporary colouring, setting and dressing methods to produce current and period hairstyles for performers. They may work independently or as a member of a make-up and hair design team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Clarify hairdressing requirements | 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify factors impact how hair needs to be styled to meet production requirements 1.2 Source reference materials and research aspects of hairdressing assignments 1.3 Generate a range of ideas for hair designs that take account of discussions, background research and an appreciation of how hairstyles can enhance characterisation 1.4 Maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel 1.5 Take into account the effect lighting has on hair colour and aspects of physical appearance when preparing designs 1.6 Prepare hair designs in an appropriate format and discuss with relevant personnel 1.7 Refine designs to incorporate feedback as required |
2. Prepare for hairdressing assignments | 2.1 Check styling aids and hairdressing tools are available in line with production schedules 2.2 Determine variables of working environment and adjust planned procedures as required 2.3 Take into account characteristics of performers’ hair and physical appearance that may affect the way in which the desired style is achieved 2.4 Explain hairdressing procedures to performers and respond appropriately to their questions 2.5 Check facilities and equipment meet health, hygiene and safety requirements |
3. Create hair designs | 3.1 Select styling aids, tools and techniques appropriate to required hairstyles 3.2 Test performers’ skin for potential adverse reactions and take immediate and appropriate action if required 3.3 Check performers are comfortable during hairdressing sessions 3.4 Produce hair designs according to production requirements, including accurate creation of period hairstyles 3.5 Confirm with relevant personnel that hair designs meet production requirements and adjust styles as required 3.6 Make required adjustments to performers’ hair quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions 3.7 Re-create the same designs for performers on consecutive occasions as required 3.8 Document hair designs for future performances and continuity purposes |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
discuss hair design requirements for productions with relevant personnel
research hairstyles to inform design process and make reference materials available to others
prepare hair designs that meet production requirements and take performers' hair and general appearance into account
provide hair services in line with production schedule using appropriate hair products and application techniques
re-create designs for all appearances during film shoots or performances during production runs
maintain performers' hairstyles during productions
create a documentary record of hair designs
comply with health and hygiene requirements when providing hair services
provide clear information to performers during hair styling sessions.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline roles and responsibilities of personnel who need to be consulted in relation to designing and styling hair
identify typical problems with providing hairdressing services and briefly describe solutions
explain health, hygiene and safety requirements that apply to the provision of hairdressing services
describe the process for producing hair designs
explain how hair design can enhance characterisation
outline key features of period hairstyles
describe typical theatre salon procedures for creating period hairstyles
explain how physical appearance can influence the process of designing hairstyles
explain how skin tone can be affected by the way hair colour appears under lights.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
hair products, styling aids and tools
productions requiring current and period styles and finishes
hair design reference materials.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2, 2.2, 3.4 | Recognises and interprets textual information and relates content to the activities of the performance or production |
Writing | 1.4, 2.2, 3.8 | Documents research results for future reference Completes and amends workplace documentation in accordance with production requirements |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.6, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5 | Provides information using language and non-verbal features appropriate to the audience Employs listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 2.5, 3.2, 3.3 | Follows workplace procedures and protocols, and safety requirements at all times to assist with production |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.6, 3.5 | Works collaboratively with relevant personal to confirm requirements and advise of any changes Follows accepted communication practices and protocols |
Get the work done | 1.3-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4, 3.6, 3.7 | Plans, organises and implements tasks required to achieve production requirements Makes decisions about required adjustments to make-up and hair during productions Generates creative ideas for hair design to meet production requirements |
Sectors
Visual Communication – Make-up