Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients during preservice analysis

check client comfort during the haircut

confirm client satisfaction with results of service

technical skills to

conduct preservice analysis

design beards and moustaches to suit facial features

use haircutting tools to safely apply overcomb techniques to trim beards and moustaches

shave beard outlines

Required knowledge

natural distribution and growth patterns of hair

relationship between beard characteristics and the finished result

relevant health regulations including skin penetration

salon procedures

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

preservice analysis across a range of clients

safely applying scissors and clippers to complete a variety of beard and moustache styles

outlining beard areas with shaving techniques

implementing relevant health and skin penetration legislation and regulations

completing beard and moustache services that satisfy clients 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 clients for beard and moustache designs

relevant documentation including

skin penetration regulations

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

consulting clients regarding beard designs

safely applying haircutting tools and equipment to create beard and moustache designs

shaving beard outlines

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge such as

relevant health regulations including skin penetration

salon procedures

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty reports of onthejob performance

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

SIHHHCSA Perform face and head shaves

SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves

SIHHINDA Hone and strop straight razors

SIHHIND305A Hone and strop straight razors

Beard characteristics may include:

Clients may include:

Over-comb techniques must include:

Salon procedures must include:

Razors may include: