This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide technical direction to team members providing a range of client services. It also involves improving own technical skills via professional development activities.

This unit applies to senior hairdressers and barbers who work in salons, or as session stylists, or technical advisors to product companies. They work independently, have considerable specialist skills and knowledge and provide technical leadership, training and support to team members.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.