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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 analyses client requirements, and selects and applies tools and equipment to design and apply creative haircut structures and finishing techniques on a range of clients. Demonstrated ability to research and develop knowledge of local and international current and coming hair fashion trends is also required. |
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Specific evidence requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | the development of a comprehensive portfolio of creative haircuts |
demonstrated design analysis for a range of looks |
demonstrated ability to plan for 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 |
| ability to complete haircut services within designated workplace timeframes. |
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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: relevant documentation such as occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, and workplace policy and procedures manuals a salon or simulated salon environment available sources of information on creative haircuts haircutting tools and equipment clients with a variety of haircut requirements 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 design and combine haircut structures and apply a wide variety of haircutting techniques to achieve different haircut designs. Prerequisite unit: WRHHC306B Combine haircut structures on women or WRHHC307B Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men. : none. |
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Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are suggested. The development of a portfolio of at least six creative haircuts, including design analyses. 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: conducting pre-service analysis planning a number of creative haircuts involving a variety of structural combinations safely applying a number of haircuts involving a variety of haircutting techniques to combine haircut structures applying after-haircut finishing techniques. |
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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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Assessing employability skills | Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |