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 is able to consistently select appropriate tools and safely sharpen and prepare a straight (cut-throat) razor for use in facial shaving or haircutting services within designated workplace timeframes. He/she is also able to sterilise and store straight razors according to relevant legislation.

Specific evidence requirements

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

knowledge and consistent application of federal, state and local health and hygiene legislation and skin penetration regulations applicable to the workplace

reading, accurately interpreting and consistently applying manufacturer's instructions for the care and maintenance of hones and strops

knowledge and consistent application of workplace policies, procedures and safe work practices in regard to handling, sterilising and storing straight razors

consistent demonstration of safe and correct honing of straight razors to a keenness suitable for face shaving

consistent demonstration of safe and correct stropping of straight razors to smooth the edge and prepare them for shaving and haircutting services.

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 which 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.

Evidence should be collected with reasonable adjustment as determined by the needs of the client.

Specific resources for assessment

Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:

relevant documentation, such as workplace policy and procedures manuals, occupational health and safety legislation, skin penetration regulations and health regulations

a range of hones, strops, razors for sharpening and related products and equipment

product labels and other sources of product information.

Relationship to other units

In the context of an assessment-only and/or a training delivery and assessment pathway, all units that relate to a job function can be integrated for assessment purposes.

:

none.

:

WRHCS205A Follow personal health and safety routines at work

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are 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:

examining straight razor blades to detect any imperfections or defects

selecting and using hones and relevant lubricants

selecting, preparing and using strops.

Written questions on the parts of the straight razor and their function.

Written questions regarding the types and applications of hones and strops.

Written questions regarding relevant occupational health and safety legislation and health regulations.

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.

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

Skills may include:

ability to consistently select and apply tools and techniques for honing, including:

holding the razor

holding the hone

turning the razor

first and second stroke honing

completing the second stroke in honing

repeat strokes in honing

ability to consistently select and apply tools and techniques for stropping, including:

the direction of the razor in stropping

first stroke in stropping

second stroke in stropping

final testing of the razor edge

consistently safe and correct preparation of straight razors for use within workplace timeframes

language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements.

Knowledge may include:

the provisions of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

the provisions of relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations

workplace policies and procedures in regard to the preparation of straight blade razors

types and applications of the range of hones and lubricants listed in the range of variables

types and applications of the range of strops listed in the range of variables

parts of a straight razor and their function.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables 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. Bold italicised text from the performance criteria is detailed here.

Hones may include:

German water

carborundum

Belgian

synthetic and combination.

Lubricants may include:

water

oils

honing compounds.

Strops may include:

canvas

cowhide

horsehide

imitation leather.

Relevant legislation must include:

health and hygiene

skin penetration

occupational health and safety.