Unit of competency Outline
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Combine haircut structures on women
Combine haircut structures on women
Unit of competency
National Code
WRHHC306B
WRHHC306B
State Code
S7126
S7126
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2009
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
30/09/2009
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine haircut structures for finished haircut designs on women.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse client characteristics and requirements.
- 1.1 Naturalhair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement are established by physical and visual examination.
- 1.2 Facial features and bone structure are observed by visual examination.
- 1.3 Based on analysis, finished haircut designs are suggested and agreed with clients.
2 Apply cutting techniques.
- 2.1 Haircutting tools and cutting techniques are selected to achieve planned haircut results.
- 2.2 External design lines and direction of design lines and/or internal design/guide lines are established according to the haircut plan.
- 2.3 Position of head and neck is adjusted during service for desired access and angles of lift.
- 2.4 Hair is evenly wet or dry and even tension is applied.
- 2.5 Clean sections with no tangle and appropriate lift and distribution of hair are maintained throughout the service and according to the haircut plan.
- 2.6 Haircut structures are combined or blended where appropriate with the planned finished design.
- 2.7 Appropriate cutting techniques are applied to enhance the design.
- 2.8 Client comfort, safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the haircut according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
3 Select and apply finishing techniques.
- 3.1 Client is prepared for finishing technique according to workplace procedures.
- 3.2 Appropriate finishing tools are selected and applied to achieve planned haircut finish.
- 3.3 Client satisfaction is confirmed in accordance with her expressed haircut requirements.
- 3.4 After care product and haircut management advice is provided according to client needs.
- 3.5 Client records are updated with details of service and after care products purchased.
- 3.6 Waste is disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
- 3.7 Equipment is cleaned or disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
Natural hair type may include:
European
Asian
Afro.
Texture may include:
coarse
medium
fine.
Growth patterns may include:
crown area
hairline
neckline
cowlicks (whorls).
Movement may include:
straight
wavy
natural curl
chemical curl or waves.
Finished haircut designs must include combinations of two or more of the following:
solid structures
graduated structures
layered structures
over-comb techniques
tapered areas
textured areas
straight and/or curved lines
soft and/or hard lines.
Clients may include:
women
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
texturising scissors.
External design lines and direction of design lines may include:
hard and soft interior or exterior lines
straight, curved and diagonal lines.
Relevant legislation may include:
local health
skin penetration.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
workplace health and safety.
Finishing tools may include:
lamps
blow dryer
Denman style brushes
vent style brushes
round brushes
thermal irons.
European
Asian
Afro.
Texture may include:
coarse
medium
fine.
Growth patterns may include:
crown area
hairline
neckline
cowlicks (whorls).
Movement may include:
straight
wavy
natural curl
chemical curl or waves.
Finished haircut designs must include combinations of two or more of the following:
solid structures
graduated structures
layered structures
over-comb techniques
tapered areas
textured areas
straight and/or curved lines
soft and/or hard lines.
Clients may include:
women
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
texturising scissors.
External design lines and direction of design lines may include:
hard and soft interior or exterior lines
straight, curved and diagonal lines.
Relevant legislation may include:
local health
skin penetration.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
workplace health and safety.
Finishing tools may include:
lamps
blow dryer
Denman style brushes
vent style brushes
round brushes
thermal irons.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency will be able to analyse, plan and then select and apply tools and equipment to create current commercial haircut structures and after-haircut finishing techniques on women. They will demonstrate knowledge of the safe application of haircutting tools and finishing equipment, along with the application of relevant legislation and workplace practices particularly in regard to workplace safety and hygiene.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
pre-haircutting service analysis on a variety of clients
demonstrated ability to plan and combine haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks
safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques
demonstrated ability to consistently apply finishing techniques to enhance haircuts
the ability to complete haircut services within designated workplace timeframes.
Context of and specific resources for 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 that 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.
Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:
a salon or simulated salon environment
haircutting tools and equipment
clients with a variety of haircut requirements
finishing tools and equipment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is 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:
conducting pre-service analysis
planning a number of haircuts involving a variety of structural combinations
safely applying a number of haircuts involving a variety of haircutting techniques to combine haircut structures
applying after-haircut finishing techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency will be able to analyse, plan and then select and apply tools and equipment to create current commercial haircut structures and after-haircut finishing techniques on women. They will demonstrate knowledge of the safe application of haircutting tools and finishing equipment, along with the application of relevant legislation and workplace practices particularly in regard to workplace safety and hygiene.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
pre-haircutting service analysis on a variety of clients
demonstrated ability to plan and combine haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks
safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques
demonstrated ability to consistently apply finishing techniques to enhance haircuts
the ability to complete haircut services within designated workplace timeframes.
Context of and specific resources for 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 that 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.
Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:
a salon or simulated salon environment
haircutting tools and equipment
clients with a variety of haircut requirements
finishing tools and equipment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is 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:
conducting pre-service analysis
planning a number of haircuts involving a variety of structural combinations
safely applying a number of haircuts involving a variety of haircutting techniques to combine haircut structures
applying after-haircut finishing techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4515 | WRHHC306A | Combine haircut structures on women | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8693 | SIHHHCS306A | Combine structures for current haircut designs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S655 | WRH30109 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |