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SHBHCUT009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SHBHCUT009 - Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete complementary haircuts using freehand clipper techniques.This unit applies to hairdressers and barbers with well-developed skills who work in hairdressing salons or barber shops. They use discretion and judgement to manage the client service and take responsibility for the outcomes of their work.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in a hairdressing or barbering environment; this can be:

a hairdressing or barbering industry workplace or

a simulated hairdressing or barbering workplace, set up for the purpose of skills assessment that provides services to paying members of the public.

Assessment must ensure use of:

paying clients with different haircutting requirements; these can be:

clients in a hairdressing or barbering industry workplace, or

clients in a simulated hairdressing or barbering workplace within a training organisation who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business

sufficient client traffic to allow for prioritisation of tasks so that clients are serviced effectively in a logical sequence

activities that require the individual to work with commercial speed, timing and productivity to:

deal with multiple tasks simultaneously

complete client services within designated timeframes that reflect accepted industry practice

a hairdressing or barbering services workstation with:

one mirror per workstation

one adjustable client services chair per workstation

one blow dryer per workstation

clean client gowns or wraps

electric clippers and different sized attachments

disposable blade safety razors

disposable razor blades

combs

neck brushes

professional styling and finishing products which can be:

clay

gels

glazes

lotions

waxes

disinfectant products for hairdressing tools

lubricants and coolants for electric clippers

product instructions

current plain English health and hygiene regulatory documents distributed by government regulators

organisational procedures for:

client comfort, safety and hygiene

work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting

waste minimisation

disposal of hair waste.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors; and:

hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing, or a Certificate III in Barbering, or a Certificate IV in Hairdressing, or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; and

have at least three years full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency to assess this unit as part of a hairdressing qualification; this cannot include any indentured traineeship or apprenticeship period; or

have at least three years full time employment experience as a barber in a shop or salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency to assess this unit as part of a barbering qualification; this cannot include any indentured traineeship or apprenticeship period.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Haircutting
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Consult with client and assess hair.
  • Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure.
  • Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
  • Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design.
  • Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure.
  • Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs.
  • Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client.
  • Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure.
       
Element: Select equipment and prepare for service.
  • Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut design.
  • Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and cutting techniques to be used.
  • Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety.
       
Element: Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques.
  • Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures.
  • Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required angles of lift.
  • Use a smooth, fast and fluid freehand clipper action to cut hair.
  • Follow a logical cutting pattern to achieve planned haircut length and structure.
  • Blend lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using various clipper attachments, as required, and clippers at various angles.
       
Element: Outline haircuts.
  • Use clippers to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut.
  • Use clippers to outline facial hairline and side burns to enhance haircut.
  • Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines.
  • Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.
       
Element: Finish hair to shape and review service.
  • Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction.
  • Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
  • Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance.
  • Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.
  • Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with client and assess hair.

1.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure.

1.2.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.

1.3.Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design.

1.4.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure.

1.5.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs.

1.6.Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client.

1.7.Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure.

2. Select equipment and prepare for service.

2.1.Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut design.

2.2.Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and cutting techniques to be used.

2.3.Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety.

3. Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques.

3.1.Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures.

3.2.Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required angles of lift.

3.3.Use a smooth, fast and fluid freehand clipper action to cut hair.

3.4.Follow a logical cutting pattern to achieve planned haircut length and structure.

3.5.Blend lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using various clipper attachments, as required, and clippers at various angles.

4. Outline haircuts.

4.1.Use clippers to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut.

4.2.Use clippers to outline facial hairline and side burns to enhance haircut.

4.3.Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines.

4.4.Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.

5. Finish hair to shape and review service.

5.1.Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction.

5.2.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.

5.3.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance.

5.4.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.

5.5.Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

consult with at least six clients and complete a pre-service analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate clipper haircuts:

facial features and bone structure

natural hair type

hair texture

hair density

growth patterns

fall and movement

complete haircuts for the above six clients to their satisfaction and cumulatively complete these types of haircuts:

flat tops

clipper cuts

style cuts

create cuts of at least four different lengths using different sized clipper attachments across the haircuts completed

create these neckline shapes cumulatively across the haircuts completed:

square

curved

faded and blended.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

different facial shapes and freehand clipper haircuts which best complement particular shapes

characteristics of the following hair features, how these will impact on finished tapered haircuts and appropriate designs for best outcomes:

natural hair types:

European

Asian

Euro-Asian

African

hair texture:

coarse

medium

fine

hair movement:

straight

wavy

natural curl

chemical curl or waves

natural distribution and growth patterns of hair:

crown area

hairline

neckline

cowlicks (whorls)

shapes, structure and texture for haircuts created using freehand clipper techniques

starting point and sequencing of cutting patterns and the impact on the finished result for clipper haircuts

relationship between size of the clipper attachment and clipper effects on hair length

maintenance requirements for clippers; when and how to clean, oil and adjust blades

cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning and disinfection products for haircutting equipment

basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations for hygiene and infection control for haircutting services

industry practices and organisational procedures for:

client comfort, safety and hygiene with particular emphasis on:

using gowns to protect client clothes

monitoring client comfort

preventing cross-transmission of infection between customers

work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting, with particular emphasis on:

using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury

using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate clippers to avoid fatigue and injury

preventing cross-transmission of infection during customer contact

minimising product wastage

waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hair waste.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with client and assess hair.

1.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure.

1.2.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.

1.3.Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design.

1.4.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure.

1.5.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs.

1.6.Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client.

1.7.Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure.

2. Select equipment and prepare for service.

2.1.Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut design.

2.2.Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and cutting techniques to be used.

2.3.Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety.

3. Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques.

3.1.Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures.

3.2.Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required angles of lift.

3.3.Use a smooth, fast and fluid freehand clipper action to cut hair.

3.4.Follow a logical cutting pattern to achieve planned haircut length and structure.

3.5.Blend lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using various clipper attachments, as required, and clippers at various angles.

4. Outline haircuts.

4.1.Use clippers to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut.

4.2.Use clippers to outline facial hairline and side burns to enhance haircut.

4.3.Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines.

4.4.Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.

5. Finish hair to shape and review service.

5.1.Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction.

5.2.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.

5.3.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance.

5.4.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.

5.5.Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure. 
Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist. 
Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design. 
Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure. 
Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs. 
Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client. 
Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure. 
Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut design. 
Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and cutting techniques to be used. 
Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety. 
Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures. 
Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required angles of lift. 
Use a smooth, fast and fluid freehand clipper action to cut hair. 
Follow a logical cutting pattern to achieve planned haircut length and structure. 
Blend lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using various clipper attachments, as required, and clippers at various angles. 
Use clippers to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut. 
Use clippers to outline facial hairline and side burns to enhance haircut. 
Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines. 
Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures. 
Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction. 
Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result. 
Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance. 
Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication. 
Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products. 

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