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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. |
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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. |
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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 parallel/non-parallel 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 degree/s 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 and/or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor. The technical expert may include the hairdresser and/or 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. |
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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. |
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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: WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services. Co-requisite unit: WRHHC301A Design haircut structures. |
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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 his/her 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. |
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