Required skills

technical skills to

develop a haircut plan

section hair

comb hair for minimum stretch

manipulate haircutting tools and combs to produce solid form

manipulate finishing tools and equipment

numeracy skills to

calculate exterior and interior lengths in the haircut structure

interpret angles and lines in the haircut structure

literacy skills to interpret and follow salon procedures

Required knowledge

natural distribution and growth patterns of hair

relationship between the quality of hair and the finished result

relationship between sectioning or parting patterns and the finished result

reasons for natural fall and no lift

outline shapes of one length or solid haircuts

structure of one length or solid haircuts

texture of one length or solid haircuts

relationship between the position of the head and the finished haircut result

definition of design or weight line

definition of stationary design line

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

holding and applying scissors clippers or razors to create solid lines

parting the hair with clean sections and partings throughout the haircut

establishing one length or solid haircut lines on the skin or free fall to match the plan

applying hands scissors and clippers to base partings in a parallel manner

adjusting the position of the clients head and neck during the haircut service for minimum lift and natural fall of hair in order to achieve solid form

maintaining the hair evenly wet or dry and applying minimum tension in order to achieve solid form

achieving one length or solid haircut

applying finishing techniques for one length or solid haircuts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon

an adjustable client chair

clean client gown or wrap

haircutting tools and equipment

a range of clients for haircuts with one length or solid form structures

finishing tools and equipment

relevant documentation including

cutting plans

salon procedures

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the learner

developing plans for one length or solid haircut structures

applying one length or solid haircut techniques

applying finishing techniques to one length or solid haircuts

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge which include

elements and principles of design

geometric principles related to angles and shapes

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty reports of onthejob performance by the learner

Guidance information for assessment

A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time Many skills are combined on a daytoday basis in the workplace as part of work processes This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to anotherthey are related skills

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector salon and job role is recommended for example

SIHHINDA Maintain and organise tools equipment and work areas

SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

SIHHOHSA Apply salon safety procedures

SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures

Haircut plan must include:

Client may include:

Cutting tool may include:

Finishing tools and equipment may include:

Finishing techniques may include:

Salon procedures must include: