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. Source or create designs for hair tracks and carvings. | 1.1.Seek information on current and emerging trends for tracks and creative hair carvings. 1.2.Source existing designs to meet preferences of a range of clients. 1.3.Create own designs in response to client requests or to extend current designs on offer. 1.4.Use designs when working with clients, adapting to suit client preferences. |
2. Consult with client on design preferences. | 2.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning client preferences, and expectations of desired design. 2.2.Use visual aids to share both sourced and own designs and discuss any desired adaptions. 2.3.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics. 2.4.Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend designs appropriate for the client. 2.5.Obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended designs for hair tracks and carvings. |
3. Select equipment and prepare for service. | 3.1.Select and prepare clippers and other equipment according to planned design. 3.2.Select and attach appropriate sized clipper attachments to achieve tracks and carvings. 3.3.Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety. |
4. Carve tracks and designs into hair. | 4.1.Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout service according to organisational procedures. 4.2.Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve correct placement of all design features. 4.3.Use appropriate starting point and follow a logical pattern to ensure correct placement of design on head. 4.4.Use a smooth and fluid freehand carving action to create proportionate features for tracks and carvings. 4.5.Incorporate tracks and creative carvings into haircut structure for best visual effect. 4.6.Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures. |
5. Review service. | 5.1.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result. 5.2.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance. 5.3.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication. 5.4.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:
source at least six different designs for hair tracks and carvings from at least three different sources and compile a portfolio for future use
consult with at least four clients to determine design preferences and incorporate tracks and creative carvings into haircut structure to their satisfaction
across the above four clients, cumulatively cover:
two different track designs
two different creative carving designs.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
sources of creative track and carving designs
methods used to visually share designs with clients
characteristics of the following hair features and how these will impact on finished hair tracks and carvings:
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)
key features of different types of tools used to create hair tracks and carvings and techniques for using each:
clippers
scissors
razors
precision trimming tools
relationship between size of the clipper or trimmer attachment and effects on hair tracks and carvings
starting point and sequencing of carving patterns and the impact on the finished result of the design
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
skin penetration
use of razor types, with emphasis on the prohibition of straight razor use
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 and razors 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 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
clean client gowns or wraps
hairdressing scissors
electric clippers and different sized attachments
battery operated or cordless rechargeable precision trimmers ("pencil/tattoo" trimmers)
disposable blade safety razors
disposable razor blades
disinfectant products for hairdressing tools
lubricants and coolants for electric clippers
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.