Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients during pre service analysis

check client comfort during the haircut

confirm client satisfaction with haircut results

document preservice analysis and client histories

technical skills to

conduct pre service haircutting analysis

design haircuts

develop a cutting plan

use and safely apply a wide range of haircutting and finishing tools and equipment

apply a variety of haircutting techniques

combine haircut structures

apply finishing techniques to combined hair structures

mathematical skills to interpret angles and lines in the haircut structure

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 the hair and the finished result

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

techniques for

creating texture

solid finishes

tapered finishes

weight lines

weight areas

proportional relationships between structures

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

pre haircutting service analysis on a variety of clients

planning and combining haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks

safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques

achieving required haircut designs according to planned outcomes

applying finishing techniques to enhance haircuts

completing haircut services within designated workplace timeframes

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 haircut clients

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

conducting preservice analysis

planning a number of haircuts involving a variety of structural combinations

safely applying a number of haircuts involving a variety of haircutting techniques to combine haircut structures

applying afterhaircut finishing techniques

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

salon procedures

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

SIHHCCSA Perform a full client consultation

SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation

SIHHHDSA Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes

SIHHHDS303A Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes

Client may include:

Natural hair type may include:

Texture may include:

Growth patterns may include:

Movement may include:

Haircut design must include combinations of two or more of the following:

Haircutting tools may include:

Cutting techniques may include:

External design lines and direction of design lines may include:

Haircut structures may include:

Salon procedures must include:

Finishing tools may include:

Finishing techniques may include:

Home hair care products may include: