Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that 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) may also be included.
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 may include:
health regulations
skin penetration
occupational health and safety.
Salon procedures may include:
procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health or skin penetration regulations relevant to the service
occupational health and safety
environmental protection practices, such as waste disposal.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
application of skin penetration regulations
safe work practices regarding handling, sterilising and storing straight razors
safe and correct honing of straight razors to a keenness suitable for face shaving
safe and correct stropping of straight razors to smooth the edge and prepare them for shaving and haircutting services.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon
straight razors
a range of hones and strops
lubricants
documentation including:
relevant skin penetration regulations
salon procedures for sterilisation and storage of straight razors
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate their 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 and verbal questions:
on the parts of the straight razor and their function.
regarding the types and applications of hones and strops.
regarding relevant occupational health and safety legislation and health regulations.
Guidance information for assessment
A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to another—they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHHCS307A Combine structures for traditional and classic men’s haircut designs
SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves