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. |
A portfolio of creative haircut designs may include: | magazine shotsphotographssketchesmaterial sourced on the internet. |
A range of available sources may include: | fashion magazineshair magazinesproduct manufacturer materialsthe internethair fashion videoshair shows and competitionsproduct manufacturer promotionsplatform artist’s demonstrationsfashion paradespop culture, such as video clips. |
Haircut plan may include: | outline shapeslines and anglesstructural graphic for the haircut plan. |
Natural hair type may include: | EuropeanAsianAfrican. |
Texture may include: | coarsemediumfine. |
Growth patterns may include: | crown areahairlinenecklinecowlicks (whorls). |
Client may include: | womenmenchildrenpeople from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities. |
Haircutting tools may include: | scissorsrazorsclipperscombs. |
Techniques may include: | scissor over-comb taperingclippers over-comb taperingserrated scissors over-comb thinninglayeringclubbinggraduationtexturisingcutting straight linescutting curved linescutting square shapescutting soft linescutting hard lines. |
Exterior design lines, direction of design lines and interior design or guide lines may include: | hard and soft interior or exterior linesstraight, curved and diagonal lines. |
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. |
Finishing products and tools may include: | styling products, such as:mousselotiongelwaxclaysprayfingersblow dryera wide variety of brushesstraightening ironsthermal irons. |
Finishing techniques may include: | blow drying with brusheslamp dryingnatural drying with finishing productsetting and comb upthermal setting and straightening |