Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Prerequisite units:
none.
Co-requisite units:
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.