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Evidence Guide: SIHHHCS410A - Design and perform creative haircuts

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SIHHHCS410A - Design and perform creative haircuts

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Research and analyse haircut trends.

  1. Develop a portfolio of creative haircut designs using a range of available sources.
  2. Analyse and identify haircut designs and structures in a haircut plan and record in the portfolio.
Develop a portfolio of creative haircut designs using a range of available sources.

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Analyse and identify haircut designs and structures in a haircut plan and record in the portfolio.

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Analyse client characteristics and requirements.

  1. Establish natural hair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement using physical and visual examination.
  2. Observe and analyse facial features and bone structure.
  3. Adapt and confirm portfolio haircut structures, based on client analysis.
Establish natural hair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement using physical and visual examination.

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Observe and analyse facial features and bone structure.

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Adapt and confirm portfolio haircut structures, based on client analysis.

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Apply cutting techniques.

  1. Select haircutting tools and cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut results.
  2. Establish exterior design lines, direction of design lines and interior design or guide lines, according to the structures in the haircut.
  3. Combine or blend structures, where appropriate to the planned finished design.
  4. Apply additional cutting techniques to enhance the design where relevant.
  5. Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout the haircut according to salon procedures.
Select haircutting tools and cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut results.

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Establish exterior design lines, direction of design lines and interior design or guide lines, according to the structures in the haircut.

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Combine or blend structures, where appropriate to the planned finished design.

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Apply additional cutting techniques to enhance the design where relevant.

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Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout the haircut according to salon procedures.

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Select and apply finishing techniques.

  1. Select finishing products and tools to achieve planned haircut finish.
  2. Apply the appropriate finishing techniques according to the finished hair design and agreed outcomes within designated timelines.
  3. Confirm client satisfaction with haircut and finish.
  4. Provide haircut management advice and recommend home care products, according to hair type and client needs.
Select finishing products and tools to achieve planned haircut finish.

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Apply the appropriate finishing techniques according to the finished hair design and agreed outcomes within designated timelines.

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Confirm client satisfaction with haircut and finish.

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Provide haircut management advice and recommend home care products, according to hair type and client needs.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

developing a comprehensive portfolio of creative haircuts

performing design analysis for a range of looks

planning for and combining haircut structures for a variety of creative haircuts

safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques

achieving planned haircut designs

applying finishing techniques to enhance haircuts

completing haircut services within designated workplace timeframes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon

an adjustable client chair

a clean client gown or wrap

haircutting tools and equipment

a range of clients for creative haircuts

finishing tools and equipment

relevant documentation, including:

cutting plans

salon procedures.

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

development of a portfolio of at least six creative haircuts, including design analyses and haircut plans

observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate their handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks 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 finishing products and techniques

written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge which include:

elements and principles of design

geometric principles related to angles and shapes.

Guidance information for assessment

A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is pre-requisite to another— they are related skills.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:

SIHHTLS403A Work as a session stylist

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

research skills to source information on local and international current and coming hair fashion trends

communication skills to:

interact with clients

consult with clients during pre-service analysis

check client comfort during the haircut

confirm client satisfaction with haircut results

document pre-service analysis and client histories

technical skills to:

conduct pre-haircutting service design and hair analysis

design haircuts that combine structures and textures for creative effects

develop cutting plans

use and safely apply a wide range of haircutting and finishing tools and techniques

numeracy skills to:

calculate exterior and interior lengths in the haircut structure

interpret lines and angles in the haircut structure

literacy skills to interpret and follow salon procedures

Required knowledge

components of haircut design:

shape

structure

proportion

texture

form

natural distribution and growth patterns of hair

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

relevant salon procedures

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

A portfolio of creative haircut designs may include:

magazine shots

photographs

sketches

material sourced on the internet.

A range of available sources may include:

fashion magazines

hair magazines

product manufacturer materials

the internet

hair fashion videos

hair shows and competitions

product manufacturer promotions

platform artist’s demonstrations

fashion parades

pop culture, such as video clips.

Haircut plan may include:

outline shapes

lines and angles

structural graphic for the haircut plan.

Natural hair type may include:

European

Asian

African.

Texture may include:

coarse

medium

fine.

Growth patterns may include:

crown area

hairline

neckline

cowlicks (whorls).

Client may include:

women

men

children

people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Haircutting tools may include:

scissors

razors

clippers

combs.

Techniques may include:

scissor over-comb tapering

clippers over-comb tapering

serrated scissors over-comb thinning

layering

clubbing

graduation

texturising

cutting straight lines

cutting curved lines

cutting square shapes

cutting soft lines

cutting hard lines.

Exterior design lines, direction of design lines and interior design or guide lines may include:

hard and soft interior or exterior lines

straight, curved and diagonal lines.

Salon procedures must include:

procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health regulations relevant to the service

occupational health and safety

environmental protection practices, such as waste disposal.

Finishing products and tools may include:

styling products, such as:

mousse

lotion

gel

wax

clay

spray

fingers

blow dryer

a wide variety of brushes

straightening irons

thermal irons.

Finishing techniques may include:

blow drying with brushes

lamp drying

natural drying with finishing product

setting and comb up

thermal setting and straightening