SHBHDES008 — Make wigs and hairpieces

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What an assessment for SHBHDES008 must cover

107 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 30 performance evidence and 54 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Consult with clients.

1.1Discuss client needs and expectations of desired wig or hairpiece style using visual aids to assist.
1.2Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary wig and hairpiece styles, considering the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design.
1.3Discuss human hair types, synthetic hair and their suitability to meet client needs.
1.4Explain, to client, cost, application technique, maintenance requirements, features and benefits of different wigs and hairpieces.
1.5Determine the best wig or hairpiece design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
1.6Take key client measurements to produce wig or hairpiece.

2 Select and prepare hair for use in wig or hairpiece.

2.1Select hair to achieve colour, wave or curl match to client’s own hair where possible and according to client requirements.
2.2Use hack safely according to organisational procedures.
2.3Use root-turning procedure root to root and end to end, according to natural hair growth pattern.
2.4Select and mix various hair types, according to client’s required texture, colour and curl.

3 Make wigs and hairpieces.

3.1Select and prepare wig and hairpiece making equipment according to planned design and techniques to be used.
3.2Transfer key client measurements for base of wig accurately to block.
3.3Select suitable materials for wig or hairpiece base and other wig areas to suit end product.
3.4Determine procedure for securing hair on base, according to design requirements.
3.5Select and use wefting or ventilating techniques, as required, to make wig or hairpiece, according to planned design.
3.6Use tools and equipment safely, and dispose of waste hair and other materials, according to organisational procedures.

4 Fit and adjust wigs and hairpieces.

4.1Fit finished wig or hairpiece on client to ensure a firm but comfortable fit.
4.2Review outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client comfort and satisfaction with result.
4.3Adjust finished wig or hairpiece in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.
4.4Advise on wig or hairpiece maintenance and recommend home care products.

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
consult with at least four clients and complete an analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate finished wigs and hairpieces:
facial features and bone structure
where hair is present:
natural hair type
hair texture
growth patterns
movement
length and structure of haircut
where hair loss and scarring is a significant concern:
scalp condition and comfort requirements
where wigs and hairpieces will be used for photographic, event, theatrical, film or television productions:
period requirements
theme or special requirements
for two of the above clients, produce full head wigs that achieve the planned designs using at least two of the following fibres:
human hair
synthetic fibre
animal hair
for two of the above clients, produce hairpieces chosen from the following types and achieve the planned designs:
toupees
long or short frangia
one, two and three stem switch
button
postiche
wiglet
use wefting techniques and at least two of the following ventilating techniques cumulatively across the suite of wigs and hairpieces produced:
single
double
triple
English.

Knowledge evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
key characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of hair design and use in designing and producing wigs and hairpieces to suit client characteristics;
elements of hair design:
line
shape
direction
size
texture
colour
principles of hair design:
balance
gradation
repetition
contrast
harmony
dominance
unity
different facial shapes and hair designs which best complement
key design and structural features of different types of wigs and hairpieces:
full head wigs
toupees
long or short frangia
one, two or three stem switch
button
postiche
wiglet
appropriate methods to fit and secure wigs and hair pieces to avoid pressure alopecia
characteristics of the following hair fibres used in wigs and hairpieces, suitable bases and techniques used to construct each:
human hair:
European
Asian
Euro-Asian
African
synthetic fibre
animal hair
techniques used in wig and hairpiece making and how these would be chosen:
mixing various hair types
ventilating techniques:
single
double
triple
English
wefting
key considerations for choosing specific wig and hairpiece fibres, bases, stitches and knots:
client preferences
theme, special or period requirements for photographic, event, theatrical, film or television use
characteristics of client’s natural hair
client scalp comfort, especially where hair loss and scarring is a significant concern
key features of different types of tools, head blocks and attachments, and suitability for use in producing different types of wigs and hairpieces
key client measurements required to produce wigs and hairpieces
maintenance requirements for wigs and hairpieces with different types of stitching, knotting and fibres
industry practices and organisational procedures for:
work health and safety for making wigs and hairpieces, with particular emphasis on using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate tools to avoid fatigue and injury
environmentally sound disposal methods for wig making waste.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures and product instructions.
Oral communication skills to:: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs clearly represent wig and hairpiece designs to clients.
Planning and organising skills to:: manage own timing and productivity to complete creative hair design service within organisational service times.

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