Design and maintain beards and moustaches

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 SHBHCUT011, 'Design and maintain beards and moustaches'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Design and maintain beards and moustaches' 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 beard or moustache.

1.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current beard or moustache style.

1.2.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.

1.3.Visually and physically examine and analyse client beard and moustache characteristics and style.

1.4.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary beard and moustache designs.

1.5.Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend beard and moustache designs which provide balance and emphasis to facial characteristics.

1.6.Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended design.

2. Select equipment and prepare for service.

2.1.Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned beard or moustache 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. Style beards and moustaches.

3.1.Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout service according to organisational procedures.

3.2.Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable ease of access to face and neck.

3.3.Use scissors or clippers and over-comb cutting techniques to remove bulk and shape beard and moustache.

3.4.Define beard and moustache lines, according to planned design.

4. Shave beard and moustache outlines.

4.1.Apply conditioning oil and hot towels to soften hair.

4.2.Apply a wet lather of shaving cream to area to be shaved.

4.3.Apply shaving strokes with razor at appropriate angle and in a logical pattern, with skin stretched taut.

4.4.Shave face area to a predetermined pattern and against the grain for a smooth shave.

4.5.Shave neck area in a logical pattern and in direction of hair growth to avoid tearing skin.

4.6.Treat blood spots according to relevant skin penetration regulations and organisational procedures.

4.7.Apply hot then cold towels on completion of shave.

4.8.Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.

5. Finalise and review service.

5.1.Apply after shave products to complete service.

5.2.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.

5.3.Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of beard and moustache appearance.

5.4.Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.

5.5.Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SHBHCUT011 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SHB30416 - Certificate III in Hairdressing
  • SHB30516 - Certificate III in Barbering