Required skills

technical skills to

select and apply tools and techniques for honing including

holding the razor

holding the hone

turning the razor

first and second stroke honing

completing the second stroke in honing

repeat strokes in honing

select and apply tools and techniques for stropping including

the direction of the razor in stropping

first stroke in stropping

second stroke in stropping

final testing of the razor edge

numeracy skills to manage preparation of straight razors for use within salon timeframes

literacy skills to interpret and follow relevant skin penetration regulations and salon procedures

Required knowledge

relevant skin penetration regulations

salon procedures regarding the preparation of straight blade razors

types and applications of hones and lubricants

types and applications of strops

parts of a straight razor and their function

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

application of skin penetration regulations

safe work practices regarding handling sterilising and storing straight razors

safe and correct honing of straight razors to a keenness suitable for face shaving

safe and correct stropping of straight razors to smooth the edge and prepare them for shaving and haircutting services

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

straight razors

a range of hones and strops

lubricants

documentation including

relevant skin penetration regulations

salon procedures for sterilisation and storage of straight razors

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 may include

examining straight razor blades to detect any imperfections or defects

selecting and using hones and relevant lubricants

selecting preparing and using strops

written and verbal questions

on the parts of the straight razor and their function

regarding the types and applications of hones and strops

regarding relevant occupational health and safety legislation and health regulations

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 Combine structures for traditional and classic mens haircut designs

SIHHHCS307A Combine structures for traditional and classic men’s haircut designs

SIHHHCSA Perform face and head shaves

SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves

Hones may include:

Lubricants may include:

Strops may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Salon procedures may include: