This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skills may include

simple line drawing

interpretation of design to paper

language literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements

Knowledge may include

elements and principles of design

physical appearance of different haircut structures

physical appearance of finished designs

basic geometric principles

The evidence guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency must be able to consistently illustrate cutting plans for a range of haircut structures

Specific evidence requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

the ability to consistently communicate with clients and interpret finished looks and the components of haircut structures

demonstrated ability to consistently produce simple line drawings representing finished haircut designs

the ability to produce twodimensional representations showing interior and exterior design lines indicating soft or hard lines starting point of haircut sectioning and parting patterns degree of lift distribution of hair and structural graphic

Context of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor andor the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor The technical expert may include the hairdresser andor an experienced person at the workplace

Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations that may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package

Specific resources for assessment

Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to

analysis sheets

a variety of illustrations with different haircut requirements

pictures or examples of a variety of haircut structures

Relationship to other units

This unit is a corequisite for a range of haircutting units It requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the application of designing haircut structures to the performance of one or more haircut services

none

WRHHCA Apply one lengthsolid haircut structures

WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structures

WRHHCA Apply graduated haircut structures

WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures

WRHHCA Apply layered haircut structures

WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures

WRHHCA Apply overcomb techniques

WRHHC305A Apply over-comb techniques.

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is suggested

Observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate hisher handling of a range of contingencies Tasks may include

interpreting illustrations to show haircut technique requirements

producing simple line drawings that accurately show

the structural graphic

interior and exterior straight and curved design lines and directions of design lines that are relevant to the desired finished haircut

drawing starting points sectioning and parting patterns

drawing degree of lift angles

drawing distribution of hair

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance

It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both

Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process

Illustrations must include:

Straight and curved design lines and direction of lines may include:

Degree of lift may include:

Distribution of hair may include:

Structural graphics may include graphics for: