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Design and maintain beards and moustaches
Design and maintain beards and moustaches
Unit of competency
National Code
SIHHHCS308A
SIHHHCS308A
State Code
D8695
D8695
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/11/2011
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
08/11/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, apply and maintain a range of beard and moustache styles and also to maintain existing beards and moustaches.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design beards and moustaches.
- 1.1. Establish beard characteristics by physical and visual examination.
- 1.2. Observe and analyse facial features and bone structure.
- 1.3. Recommend moustache and beard designs that provide balance and emphasis to facial characteristics and confirm with clients.
2. Select and apply tools and equipment.
- 2.1. Apply over-comb techniques to remove bulk and to shape beard and moustache in a logical sequence.
- 2.2. Define beard and moustache lines, according to agreed design using scissors or clippers as required.
- 2.3. Maintain client comfort, safety and hygiene throughout the service, according to salon procedures.
3. Perform an outline shave.
- 3.1. Apply a wet lather of shaving cream to the area to be shaved.
- 3.2. Apply shaving strokes with razor at the appropriate angle and to a predetermined pattern, with the skin stretched taut.
- 3.3. Shave face area to a predetermined pattern and against the grain for a smooth shave.
- 3.4. Shave neck area to a predetermined pattern and in the direction of hair growth to avoid tearing skin.
- 3.5. Treat blood spots, according to relevant skin penetration regulations and salon procedures.
4. Finalise service.
- 4.1. Confirm client satisfaction with the finished beard design.
- 4.2. Dispose of excess hair according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and salon procedures.
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.
Beard characteristics may include:
hair texture
hair density
growth patterns
contagious disorders of the face or beard
blemishes or other facial conditions requiring special consideration.
Clients may include:
men from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Over-comb techniques must include:
scissor over-comb
clipper over-comb
clippers with comb guards.
Salon procedures must 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.
Razors may include:
disposable-blade straight
straight blade.
Beard characteristics may include:
hair texture
hair density
growth patterns
contagious disorders of the face or beard
blemishes or other facial conditions requiring special consideration.
Clients may include:
men from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Over-comb techniques must include:
scissor over-comb
clipper over-comb
clippers with comb guards.
Salon procedures must 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.
Razors may include:
disposable-blade straight
straight blade.
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:
pre-service analysis across a range of clients
safely applying scissors and clippers to complete a variety of beard and moustache styles
outlining beard areas with shaving techniques
implementing relevant health and skin penetration legislation and regulations
completing beard and moustache services that satisfy clients within designated workplace timeframes.
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
an adjustable client chair
clean client gown or wrap
haircutting tools and equipment
a range of clients for beard and moustache designs
relevant documentation, including:
skin penetration regulations
salon procedures.
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 include:
conducting pre-service analysis
consulting clients regarding beard designs
safely applying haircutting tools and equipment to create beard and moustache designs
shaving beard outlines
written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge, such as:
relevant health regulations, including skin penetration
salon procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.
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 pre-requisite to another— they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves
SIHHIND305A Hone and strop straight razors
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
pre-service analysis across a range of clients
safely applying scissors and clippers to complete a variety of beard and moustache styles
outlining beard areas with shaving techniques
implementing relevant health and skin penetration legislation and regulations
completing beard and moustache services that satisfy clients within designated workplace timeframes.
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
an adjustable client chair
clean client gown or wrap
haircutting tools and equipment
a range of clients for beard and moustache designs
relevant documentation, including:
skin penetration regulations
salon procedures.
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 include:
conducting pre-service analysis
consulting clients regarding beard designs
safely applying haircutting tools and equipment to create beard and moustache designs
shaving beard outlines
written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge, such as:
relevant health regulations, including skin penetration
salon procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.
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 pre-requisite to another— they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended, for example:
SIHHHCS309A Perform face and head shaves
SIHHIND305A Hone and strop straight razors
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7128 | WRHHC308B | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWY34 | SHBHCUT011 | Design and maintain beards and moustaches | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D590 | SIH30111 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |