Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SHBHCUT005, 'Cut hair using over-comb techniques'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Cut hair using over-comb techniques' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 over-comb 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 scissor over comb 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.Section and secure hair to divide into manageable and controllable areas, as required. 3.4.Establish design guidelines according to desired hair length and haircut structure and cross-check throughout service. 3.5.Take clean sections with comb, using appropriate angles of lift and use a continuous parallel scissor over-comb action to exterior of haircut. 3.6.Follow a logical sectioning pattern to achieve planned haircut structure. 3.7.Blend structures and lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using scissors and comb at various angles. 3.8.Use scissors over the fine or coarse end of comb to vary taper effect and create planned neckline shape and length. |
4. Cut hair using clipper over comb techniques. | 4.1.Section and secure hair to divide into manageable and controllable areas, as required. 4.2.Establish design guidelines according to desired hair length and haircut structure and cross-check throughout service. 4.3.Take clean sections with comb, using appropriate angles of lift and use a smooth, fast and fluid clipper over-comb action to cut hair. 4.4.Follow a logical sectioning pattern to achieve planned haircut structure. 4.5.Blend structures and lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using clippers and comb at various angles. 4.6.Use clipper attachments to create haircut effects. |
5. Outline haircuts. | 5.1.Use clippers or scissors to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut. 5.2.Use clippers to outline sideburns, where present. 5.3.Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines. 5.4.Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures. |
6. Finish hair to shape and review service. | 6.1.Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction. 6.2.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result. 6.3.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance. 6.4.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication. 6.5.Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products. |