Required skills

communication skills to

interact with clients

consult with clients during preservice analysis

check client comfort during the shave service

confirm client satisfaction with results of service

technical skills to

conduct preservice analysis

apply hot towels

lather skin and apply shaving strokes to safely shave heads and faces

Required knowledge

contraindications to shaving

shaving strokes

growth patterns of hair on the face head and neck

relevant health regulations

skin penetration regulations

salon procedures

the salon after shave product range

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 on a variety of clients

safely using razors to apply shaving strokes that produce a smooth hairfree finish

application of salon procedures and skin penetration legislation

completing shaving 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

a supply of clean towels

haircutting tools and equipment

a range of clients for shaving services

shaving and after shave products

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

performing face shaves

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

skin penetration regulations

relevant health regulations

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 anotherthey are related skills

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

SIHHHCSA Design and maintain beards and moustaches

SIHHHCS308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches

Client characteristics may include:

Contraindications to shaving may include:

Clients may include:

Areas to be shaved may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Razor movements may include:

After shave products may include:

Salon procedures must include: