Field          Service Sector

 

Review of Beauty Services unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Beauty Services

Hairdressing

2870, 2873, 2879, 13464-13469, 19791, 19793, 21939, 21941, 25076-25078, 25790-25793, 26231-26233, 26430, 26431, 26432

Salon Skills

25435, 25436, 25439

 

NZ Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation Inc (HITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          July 2016

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2021

 

Summary

 

Following the development of new qualifications for the hairdressing industry, HITO’s Hairdressing Advisory Group reviewed the standards listed above.  The review of these standards has resulted in minor changes to update and standardise explanatory notes, range statements, outcomes and evidence requirements.  The Advisory Group has endorsed the changes made to the standards.

 

Main changes

 

·         The titles of standards 2879, 13467 and 25077 were amended to reflect changes made to their content.

·         Purpose statements, entry information, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements, and range statements were updated to ensure they are fit for purpose and to provide clarity for users.

 

The last date for assessment of the superseded version of these standards is 31 December 2019.  Results will not be accepted where the assessment date is after the last date for assessment of the superseded version of the standard.

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Service Sector > Beauty Services > Hairdressing

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

2870

Blow dry hair into elementary styles

3

10

B

2873

Demonstrate knowledge of trichology

2

8

B

2879

Blow wave hair into complex styles

Blow wave short hair into complex styles

3

10

B

13464

Demonstrate knowledge of competition hair styling

4

4

B

13465

Design a layout plan for a hair salon

5

5

B

13466

Demonstrate knowledge of identification and correction of a permanent wave problem

4

4

B

13467

Identify and correct colour problems in the hair

Identify colour problems in the hair and explain colour correction

5

2

B

13468

Incorporate a hairpiece in a hairstyle

5

5

B

13469

Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation, maintenance, and fitting of wigs

4

6

B

19791

Select and apply midway hair colour

3

6

B

19793

Highlight and/or lowlight hair using elementary techniques

2

5

B

21939

Demonstrate knowledge of fashion trends in relation to hairstyling

1

3

B

21941

Prepare hair for hairdressing service under supervision

2

2

B

25076

Pincurl hair

2

3

B

25077

Mould and scale hair

Section and comb hair

2

2

B

25078

Fingerwave hair

3

5

B

25790

Select, maintain, and demonstrate safe handling of hairdressing equipment and hand-held tools

3

4

B

25791

Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hairshaft

2

3

B

25792

Dress long hair into elementary styles

3

8

B

25793

Dress long hair into complex styles

3

10

B

26231

Research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles reflecting current and emerging trends

5

15

B

26232

Create a portfolio of advanced hair cuts and styles

5

15

B

26233

Perform a platform presentation of an advanced hair cut and style in front of an audience

5

10

B

26430

Research, present, and analyse a portfolio of advanced hair colour work reflecting current and emerging trends

5

15

B

26431

Create a portfolio of advanced hair colour work

5

15

B

26432

Perform a platform presentation of an advanced hair colour in front of an audience

5

10

B

 

Service Sector > Beauty Services > Salon Skills

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

25435

Create appointments and maintain appointment systems and records in the salon environment

3

5

B

25436

Display products in the salon environment

2

3

B

25439

Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability concepts for a salon

2

2

B