Unit of competency Outline
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Design and perform creative haircuts
Design and perform creative haircuts
Unit of competency
National Code
WRHHC410B
WRHHC410B
State Code
S7129
S7129
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/11/2010
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
25/11/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to combine haircut structures in the performance of creative haircuts on a range of clients.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research and analyse haircut trends.
- 1.1 A portfolio of creative haircut designs is developed using arange of available sources.
- 1.2 Haircut designs are analysed and haircut structures are identified in a haircut plan and recorded in the portfolio.
2 Analyse client characteristics and requirements.
- 2.1 Naturalhair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement are established by physical and visual examination.
- 2.2 Facial features and bone structure are observed by visual examination.
- 2.3 Based on analysis, portfolio haircut structures are adapted and agreed with clients.
3 Apply cutting techniques.
- 3.1 Haircutting tools and cutting techniques are selected to achieve planned haircut results.
- 3.2 Exterior design lines, direction of design lines and/or interior design/guide lines are established according to the haircut plan.
- 3.3 Structures are combined or blended, where appropriate to the planned finished design.
- 3.4 Cutting techniques are applied to enhance the design where relevant.
- 3.5 Client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the haircut according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
4 Select and apply finishing techniques.
- 4.1 Client is prepared for finishing techniques according to workplace procedures.
- 4.2 Appropriate finishing tools are selected and applied to achieve planned haircut finish.
- 4.3 After care haircut management advice is provided and home care products are suggested according to client needs.
- 4.4 Client satisfaction is confirmed against predetermined haircut result.
magazine shots
photographs
sketches
material sourced on the Internet.
fashion magazines
hair magazines
product manufacturer's materials
the Internet
hair fashion videos
hair shows and competitions
product manufacturer's promotions
platform artist's demonstrations
fashion parades
pop culture, such as video clips.
outline shapes
lines and angles
structural graphic for the haircut plan.
European
Asian
Afro.
coarse
medium
fine.
crown area
hairline
neckline
cowlicks (whorls).
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
scissors
razors
clippers
combs.
scissor over-comb tapering
clippers over-comb tapering
serrated scissors over-comb thinning
layering
clubbing
graduation
texturising
cutting straight and/or curved lines
cutting square shapes
cutting soft and/or hard lines.
hard and soft interior or exterior lines
straight, curved and diagonal lines.
federal, state and local health and hygiene
occupational health and safety.
workplace health and safety.
fingers
lamps
blow dryer
a wide variety of brushes
straightening irons
thermal irons.
photographs
sketches
material sourced on the Internet.
fashion magazines
hair magazines
product manufacturer's materials
the Internet
hair fashion videos
hair shows and competitions
product manufacturer's promotions
platform artist's demonstrations
fashion parades
pop culture, such as video clips.
outline shapes
lines and angles
structural graphic for the haircut plan.
European
Asian
Afro.
coarse
medium
fine.
crown area
hairline
neckline
cowlicks (whorls).
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
scissors
razors
clippers
combs.
scissor over-comb tapering
clippers over-comb tapering
serrated scissors over-comb thinning
layering
clubbing
graduation
texturising
cutting straight and/or curved lines
cutting square shapes
cutting soft and/or hard lines.
hard and soft interior or exterior lines
straight, curved and diagonal lines.
federal, state and local health and hygiene
occupational health and safety.
workplace health and safety.
fingers
lamps
blow dryer
a wide variety of brushes
straightening irons
thermal irons.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit of competency analyses client requirements, and selects and applies tools and equipment to design and apply creative haircut structures and finishing techniques on a range of clients. Demonstrated ability to research and develop knowledge of local and international current and coming hair fashion trends is also required.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
the development of a comprehensive portfolio of creative haircuts
demonstrated design analysis for a range of looks
demonstrated ability to plan for 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
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:
relevant documentation such as occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, and workplace policy and procedures manuals
a salon or simulated salon environment
available sources of information on creative haircuts
haircutting tools and equipment
clients with a variety of haircut requirements
finishing tools and equipment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested.
The development of a portfolio of at least six creative haircuts, including design analyses.
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 creative 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 analyses client requirements, and selects and applies tools and equipment to design and apply creative haircut structures and finishing techniques on a range of clients. Demonstrated ability to research and develop knowledge of local and international current and coming hair fashion trends is also required.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
the development of a comprehensive portfolio of creative haircuts
demonstrated design analysis for a range of looks
demonstrated ability to plan for 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
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:
relevant documentation such as occupational health and safety legislation and regulations, and workplace policy and procedures manuals
a salon or simulated salon environment
available sources of information on creative haircuts
haircutting tools and equipment
clients with a variety of haircut requirements
finishing tools and equipment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested.
The development of a portfolio of at least six creative haircuts, including design analyses.
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 creative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4519 | WRHHC410A | Design and perform creative haircuts | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8697 | SIHHHCS410A | Design and perform creative haircuts | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S656 | WRH40109 | Certificate IV in Hairdressing | Qualification |