The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that 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) may also be included. |
Haircut plan must include: | soft and hard interior and exterior design linestaper width for each section where tapering is plannedstructural graphica simple line drawing representing the finished haircut design. |
Appropriate tools may include: | tapering combsscissorsserrated scissorsthinning scissorsstraight razorsopen blade razorselectric clippersclipper attachmentsflat top tools. |
Over-comb techniques must include: | high, medium and low graduationgradationscissor-over-combclipper-over-comb. |
The exterior of the haircut may include: | varying width of area up to the occipital bonehigh, medium and low graduationgradationscissor-over-combclipper-over-comb. |
Client may include: | menwomenchildren people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities. |
Taper effects may include: | longmediumshort. |
Variety of neckline shapes and lengths may include: | short, medium and long taperedshort, medium, long square and curved necklines. |
Finishing products and equipment may include: | blow dryersbrushescombsdressingswaxes. |
Finishing techniques may include: | drying using electrical equipmentfinger dryingnatural drying using finishing products. |
Salon procedures must include: | procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the serviceoccupational health and safetyenvironmental protection practices, such as waste disposal. |