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

Skills may include

sectioning hair with clean partings

applying even tension

maintaining appropriate lift and distribution

manipulating cutting hand scissors and comb

manipulating finishing tools and equipment

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

Knowledge may include

the natural distribution and growth patterns of hair

the relationship between the quality of hair and the graduation technique selected

degrees of lift and distribution of hair to create graduation

natural

degree angle to base parting

shifted

lifting low medium and high

the relationship between sectioningparting patterns and the finished result

the relationship between head position and the finished result

soft and hard weight lines or weight areas

the relationship between angle of fingers angle of scissors and amount of pressure when applying pressure graduation

the shape structure and texture of graduation

horizontal and diagonal design lines

stationary mobile and combination guide lines

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 select and use scissors clippers razors chisels and combs effectively and where appropriate to create graduated haircuts They must demonstrate an ability to consistently and methodically approach and perform graduated haircuts controlling the hair with even tension They must also demonstrate the ability to cut various types of graduated designs along with knowledge and skill in finishing techniques for graduated haircuts

Specific evidence requirements

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

consistently selecting tools and graduation techniques appropriate to the planned graduated finish

consistently applying the cutting hand and holding the cutting tools to create graduated designs

consistently parting the hair with clean sections and partings throughout the haircut

applying hands and haircutting tools in a parallelnonparallel manner to base partings to achieve planned graduation

positioning the head and neck and making any necessary adjustments during service to achieve the appropriate degree of graduation

consistently maintaining the hair evenly wet or dry and applying even tension

consistently achieving planned degrees of graduation

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

a salon or simulated salon environment

haircutting tools and equipment

clients or hair wefts

finishing tools and equipment

Relationship to other units

This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the ability to analyse and plan graduated haircut structures and to prepare select and safely apply haircutting tools

Prerequisite unit

WRHCSA Prepare clients for salon services

WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services.

Corequisite unit

WRHHCA Design haircut structures

WRHHC301A Design haircut structures.

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

developing plans for graduated haircut structures

applying graduated haircut techniques

applying finishing techniques to graduated haircuts

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

Haircut plan must include:

Appropriate tools may include:

Appropriate cutting techniques may include:

Finishing tools may include: