Required skills

technical skills to

develop a haircut plan

section hair

apply even tension when manipulating haircutting tools and combs to produce layering

maintain appropriate lift and distribution

manipulate cutting hand scissors and comb

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

the natural distribution and growth patterns of hair

the relationship between quality of hair and the finished result

degrees of lift to create layering

the relationship between sectioning or parting patterns and the finished result

different layered shapes

soft and hard lines

design guide lines used in layered haircut structures

salon procedures including

compliance with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

environmental protection practices such as waste disposal

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

selecting tools and layering techniques appropriate to the planned layered finish

applying the cutting hand and holding and applying haircutting tools to create layered designs

parting the hair with clean sections and partings throughout the haircut

applying hands and cutting tools parallel to base parting to achieve uniform layering

applying hands and cutting tools parallel and nonparallel to base parting to achieve increased layering

applying hands and cutting tools parallel and nonparallel to base parting to achieve increased layering

positioning the head and neck and making any necessary adjustments during service to achieve planned layering effects

maintaining the hair evenly wet or dry and applying even tension

achieving layered haircuts

applying finishing techniques for layered 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 layered 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 performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate their handling of a range of contingencies Tasks include

developing plans for layered haircut structures

applying layered haircut techniques

applying finishing techniques to layered 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 another they 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:

Appropriate tools may include:

Layered cutting techniques may include:

Design and guide lines may include:

Client may include:

Finishing tools may include:

Finishing techniques may include:

Salon procedures must include: