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

Skills may include

conducting prehaircutting service design analysis

communication skills that take into account the culture background and abilities of clients while demonstrating a knowledge of communication techniques including

listening and questioning techniques

verbal and nonverbal communication skills

negotiation techniques

haircut design skills

cutting hair for one lengthsolid effects

applying a variety of graduation techniques

applying a variety of layering techniques

tapering hair

texturising hair

using and applying safely a wide range of haircutting tools

combining haircut structures

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 the hair and the finished result

degrees of lift and distribution to achieve solid graduated and layered structures

techniques that create texture

techniques for solid finishes

techniques for tapered finishes

weight lines

weight areas

proportional relationships between structures

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 will be able to analyse plan and then select and apply tools and equipment to create current commercial haircut structures and afterhaircut finishing techniques on women They will demonstrate knowledge of the safe application of haircutting tools and finishing equipment along with the application of relevant legislation and workplace practices particularly in regard to workplace safety and hygiene

Specific evidence requirements

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

prehaircutting service analysis on a variety of clients

demonstrated ability to plan and combine haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks

safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques

demonstrated ability to consistently apply finishing techniques to enhance haircuts

the ability to complete haircut services within designated workplace timeframes

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 with a variety of haircut requirements

finishing tools and equipment

Relationship to other units

This unit requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the ability to design and combine haircut structures and apply a wide variety of haircutting techniques to achieve different haircut designs

Prerequisite unit

WRHCSA Prepare clients for salon services

WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services.

WRHHCA Design haircut structures

WRHHC301A Design haircut structures

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

WRHWPA Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team

WRHWP302A Operate effectively as a hairdresser in a salon work team.

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

conducting preservice analysis

planning a number of haircuts involving a variety of structural combinations

safely applying a number of haircuts involving a variety of haircutting techniques to combine haircut structures

applying afterhaircut finishing techniques

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

Natural hair type may include:

Texture may include:

Growth patterns may include:

Movement may include:

Finished haircut designs must include combinations of two or more of the following:

Clients may include:

Haircutting tools may include:

External design lines and direction of design lines may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Finishing tools may include: