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.
Haircut plan must include:
soft and hard interior and exterior design and guide lines
distribution of hair for each section where layering is planned
stationary and mobile guide lines for layered sections of the haircut
structural graphic for the haircut plan, illustrated by drawing lines at 90 degrees to the curve of the head
simple line drawing representing the finished haircut.
Appropriate tools may include:
appropriate combs
haircutting scissors
texturising scissors
razors
chisels
clippers.
Layered cutting techniques may include:
blunt cutting
razor bevelling, arching and rotation
notching
pointing
slicing
end tapering with texturising scissors
strand tapering with texturising scissors.
Design and guide lines may include:
increased layering:
single stationary design line
multiple stationary design lines
uniform layer, including mobile design lines.
Client may include:
women
men
children
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Finishing tools may include:
blow dryer
Denman style brushes
vent style brushes
round brushes
thermal irons.
Finishing techniques may include:
blow drying with brushes
setting and comb up
thermal setting.
Salon procedures must include:
procedures that comply with state or territory and local government health 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:
selecting tools and layering techniques appropriate to the planned layered finish
applying the cutting hand and holding and applying haircutting tools to create layered designs
parting the hair with clean sections and partings throughout the haircut
applying hands and cutting tools parallel to base parting to achieve uniform layering
applying hands and cutting tools parallel and nonparallel to base parting to achieve increased layering
positioning the head and neck and making any necessary adjustments during service to achieve planned layering effects
maintaining the hair evenly wet or dry and applying even tension
achieving layered haircuts
applying finishing techniques for layered haircuts.
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 haircuts with layered structures
finishing tools and equipment
relevant documentation, including:
cutting plans
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:
developing plans for layered haircut structures
applying layered haircut techniques
applying finishing techniques to layered haircuts
written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge which include:
elements and principles of design
geometric principles related to angles and shapes
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance by the learner.
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:
SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas
SIHHOHS201A Apply salon safety procedures