This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create different hair styles for productions in the film, television, photographic and live entertainment industries. It involves generating ideas for hair designs, and working with styling tools and products to create hair styles according to production requirements.

The unit applies to those who use a range of temporary colouring, setting and styling methods to produce current and period hairstyles for performers, models and actors. 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