List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Consult with client and assess hair. | 1.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure. 1.2.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist. 1.3.Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design. 1.4.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure. 1.5.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs. 1.6.Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client. 1.7.Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure. |
2. Select equipment and prepare for service. | 2.1.Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut design. 2.2.Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and cutting techniques to be used. 2.3.Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety. |
3. Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques. | 3.1.Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures. 3.2.Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required angles of lift. 3.3.Use a smooth, fast and fluid freehand clipper action to cut hair. 3.4.Follow a logical cutting pattern to achieve planned haircut length and structure. 3.5.Blend lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using various clipper attachments, as required, and clippers at various angles. |
4. Outline haircuts. | 4.1.Use clippers to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut. 4.2.Use clippers to outline facial hairline and side burns to enhance haircut. 4.3.Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines. 4.4.Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures. |
5. Finish hair to shape and review service. | 5.1.Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction. 5.2.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result. 5.3.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance. 5.4.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication. 5.5.Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products. |
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 six clients and complete a pre-service analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate clipper haircuts:
facial features and bone structure
natural hair type
hair texture
hair density
growth patterns
fall and movement
complete haircuts for the above six clients to their satisfaction and cumulatively complete these types of haircuts:
flat tops
clipper cuts
style cuts
create cuts of at least four different lengths using different sized clipper attachments across the haircuts completed
create these neckline shapes cumulatively across the haircuts completed:
square
curved
faded and blended.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
different facial shapes and freehand clipper haircuts which best complement particular shapes
characteristics of the following hair features, how these will impact on finished tapered haircuts and appropriate designs for best outcomes:
natural hair types:
European
Asian
Euro-Asian
African
hair texture:
coarse
medium
fine
hair movement:
straight
wavy
natural curl
chemical curl or waves
natural distribution and growth patterns of hair:
crown area
hairline
neckline
cowlicks (whorls)
shapes, structure and texture for haircuts created using freehand clipper techniques
starting point and sequencing of cutting patterns and the impact on the finished result for clipper haircuts
relationship between size of the clipper attachment and clipper effects on hair length
maintenance requirements for clippers; when and how to clean, oil and adjust blades
cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning and disinfection products for haircutting equipment
basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations for hygiene and infection control for haircutting services
industry practices and organisational procedures for:
client comfort, safety and hygiene with particular emphasis on:
using gowns to protect client clothes
monitoring client comfort
preventing cross-transmission of infection between customers
work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting, with particular emphasis on:
using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury
using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate clippers to avoid fatigue and injury
preventing cross-transmission of infection during customer contact
minimising product wastage
waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hair waste.
Skills must be demonstrated in a hairdressing or barbering environment; this can be:
a hairdressing or barbering industry workplace or
a simulated hairdressing or barbering workplace, set up for the purpose of skills assessment that provides services to paying members of the public.
Assessment must ensure use of:
paying clients with different haircutting requirements; these can be:
clients in a hairdressing or barbering industry workplace, or
clients in a simulated hairdressing or barbering workplace within a training organisation who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business
sufficient client traffic to allow for prioritisation of tasks so that clients are serviced effectively in a logical sequence
activities that require the individual to work with commercial speed, timing and productivity to:
deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
complete client services within designated timeframes that reflect accepted industry practice
a hairdressing or barbering services workstation with:
one mirror per workstation
one adjustable client services chair per workstation
one blow dryer per workstation
clean client gowns or wraps
electric clippers and different sized attachments
disposable blade safety razors
disposable razor blades
combs
neck brushes
professional styling and finishing products which can be:
clay
gels
glazes
lotions
waxes
disinfectant products for hairdressing tools
lubricants and coolants for electric clippers
product instructions
current plain English health and hygiene regulatory documents distributed by government regulators
organisational procedures for:
client comfort, safety and hygiene
work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting
waste minimisation
disposal of hair waste.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors; and:
hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing, or a Certificate III in Barbering, or a Certificate IV in Hairdressing, or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and
have at least three years full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency to assess this unit as part of a hairdressing qualification; this cannot include any indentured traineeship or apprenticeship period; or
have at least three years full time employment experience as a barber in a shop or salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency to assess this unit as part of a barbering qualification; this cannot include any indentured traineeship or apprenticeship period.