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WRHHC307B
Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men

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Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves communication, analysis, planning and then selecting and applying tools and equipment, to create current commercial haircut structures and after-haircut finishing techniques on men. Demonstrated knowledge of the safe application of haircutting tools and finishing equipment, along with the application of relevant legislation and workplace practices particularly in regard to workplace safety and hygiene, are required.

In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, units of competency that relate to this unit are identified in the evidence guide of this unit.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine haircut structures for traditional and classic finished haircut designs on men.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency must be able to select and use scissors, clippers, razors and combs effectively to create men's haircuts. They must demonstrate the ability to consistently and methodically approach and perform men's haircuts. They must also demonstrate the consistent ability to cut short, medium and long tapered designs, square neckline shapes, flat and spiked tops, along with knowledge and skills in finishing techniques for men's haircuts.

Specific evidence requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

pre-haircutting service analysis on a variety of clients

demonstrated ability to use haircutting tools to combine haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks including:

short back and sides

short, medium and long tapered haircuts

medium fashion cut spiked on top

medium style cut with square back

flat top (crew)

outlining haircuts using:

clippers

scissors

neck shaving techniques

safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques

demonstrated ability to consistently apply finishing techniques to enhance haircuts

ability to complete haircut services within designated workplace timeframes.

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor and/or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor. The technical expert may include the hairdresser and/or an experienced person at the workplace.

Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations that may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace. For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Specific resources for assessment

Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:

a salon or simulated salon environment

haircutting tools and equipment

clients with a variety of haircut requirements

finishing tools and equipment.

Relationship to other units

This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the ability to design and combine haircut structures and apply a wide variety of haircutting techniques to achieve different haircut designs.

Prerequisite unit:

WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services.

:

WRHHC301A Design haircut structures

WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structures

WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures

WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures

WRHHC305A Apply over-comb techniques

WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team.

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is suggested.

Observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include:

conducting pre-service haircut analysis

planning and safely applying:

short back and sides haircuts

medium fashion cuts spiked on top

medium style cuts with square backs

flat top (crew) haircuts

other haircut combinations

applying after-haircut finishing techniques.

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.

It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both.

Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skills may include:

conducting pre-haircutting service design analysis

client consultation that takes into account the culture, background and physical abilities of the client while demonstrating knowledge of the following communication techniques:

using open and closed questions

speaking clearly and concisely

using appropriate language

non-verbal communication

haircut design skills

cutting hair for one length/solid effects

applying a variety of graduation techniques

applying a variety of layering techniques

tapering hair

thinning hair to remove bulk

texturising hair

using and safely applying a wide range of haircutting tools

combining haircut structures

manipulating finishing tools and equipment

language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements.

Knowledge may include:

the natural distribution and growth patterns of hair

the relationship between the quality of the hair and the finished result

degrees of lift and distribution to achieve solid, graduated and layered structures

techniques that create texture

techniques for solid finishes

techniques for tapered finishes

weight lines

weight areas

proportional relationships between structures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. Bold italicised text from the performance criteria is detailed here.

Natural hair type may include:

European

Asian

Afro.

Texture may include:

coarse

medium

fine.

Growth patterns may include:

crown area

hairline

neckline

cowlicks (whorls).

Movement may include:

straight

wavy

natural curl

chemical curl or waves.

Finished haircut designs must include:

short back and sides

short, medium and long tapered

short, medium and long style cuts with square necklines

flat top (crew)

medium fashion cut spiked on top.

Clients may include:

men

boys

people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Haircutting tools may include:

scissors

serrated scissors

razors

clippers

combs.

Techniques may include:

scissors over-comb tapering

clippers over-comb tapering

serrated scissors over-comb thinning

layering

clubbing

graduation

texturising

cutting straight and/or curved lines

cutting square shapes

cutting soft and/or hard lines.

Relevant legislation may include:

local health

skin penetration.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

workplace health and safety.

Finishing tools may include:

lamps

blow dryer

Denman style brushes

vent style brushes

round brushes

combs

thermal irons.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Natural hair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement are established by physical and visual examination. 
Facial features and bone structure are observed by visual examination. 
Based on analysis, finished haircut designs are suggested and agreed with clients. 
Haircutting tools and techniques are selected and applied to achieve the planned haircut result. 
Exterior lines and angles and/or interior guide lines are established according to the planned design. 
Hair is evenly wet or dry and even tension is applied. 
Clean sections with no tangle and appropriate lift and distribution of hair, or a logical sequence of over-comb techniques of hair, are maintained throughout the service and according to the haircut design. 
Haircut structures are combined or blended and bulk is removed where appropriate to the planned haircut. 
Client comfort, safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the haircut according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Haircut outlines are marked over and behind ears using clippers where indicated by the planned finish. 
Clippers are used to outline sideburns where indicated by the planned finish. 
Necklines are lathered and skin is stretched and shaved in the direction of the hair growth to ensure a smooth result without discomfort to the skin. 
Client comfort and safety are ensured during each stage. 
Client is prepared for finishing technique according to workplace procedures. 
Appropriate finishing tools are selected and applied to achieve planned haircut finish. 
Client satisfaction is confirmed according to his expressed haircut requirements. 
After care product and haircut management advice is provided according to client needs. 
Client records are updated with details of service and after care products purchased. 
Waste is disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Equipment is cleaned or disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 

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