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Combine structures for traditional and classic men's haircut designs
Combine structures for traditional and classic men's haircut designs
Unit of competency
National Code
SIHHHCS307A
SIHHHCS307A
State Code
D8694
D8694
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2011
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
21/10/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to combine haircut structures for traditional and classic finished haircut designs on men.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse client characteristics and requirements.
- 1.1. Review and discuss current and alternative haircut designs to confirm client expectations.
- 1.2. Assess natural hair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement are established by physical and visual examination.
- 1.3. Identify facial features and bone structure.
- 1.4. Suggest and confirm traditional and classic men’s haircuts that reflect the analysis, complement facial features, bone structure and meet client expectations.
2. Apply cutting techniques.
- 2.1. Select tools and cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut results.
- 2.2. Establish angles and internal guide lines according to the haircut plan.
- 2.3. Maintain evenly wet or dry hair and apply even tension.
- 2.4. Maintain clean sections with no tangle and appropriate lift and distribution of hair throughout the service, according to the haircut plan.
- 2.5. Combine or blend haircut structures and remove bulk where appropriate.
- 2.6. Complete the planned haircut within salon service timeframe.
- 2.7. Maintain client comfort, safety and hygiene throughout the haircut according to relevant health regulations and salon procedures.
3. Outline haircuts.
- 3.1. Mark haircut outlines over and behind ears using clippers where indicated by the planned finish.
- 3.2. Use clippers to outline sideburns where indicated by the planned finish.
- 3.3. Lather neckline, stretch and shave skin in the direction of the hair growth to ensure a smooth result without discomfort to the skin.
4. Select and apply finishing techniques.
- 4.1. Select and apply appropriate finishing tools and styling products to achieve planned haircut finish.
- 4.2. Apply the appropriate finishing techniques, according to the finished hair design and agreed outcomes.
- 4.3. Confirm client satisfaction with the outcomes of service.
- 4.4. Advise on home care products, according to client needs.
- 4.5. Update client records with details of service and home care products purchased.
- 4.6. Dispose of haircut waste, according to salon procedures.
- 4.7. Clean or dispose of used equipment according to health regulations 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.
Client may include:
men
boys
males from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Natural hair type may include:
European
Asian
African.
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.
Traditional and classic men’s haircuts must include:
short back and sides
short, medium and long tapered
short, medium and long style cuts with square necklines
flat top (crew)
medium fashion cut spiked on top.
Tools may include:
scissors
serrated scissors
razors
clippers
combs.
Cutting techniques may include:
scissors over-comb tapering
clippers over-comb tapering
serrated scissors over-comb thinning
layering
clubbing
graduation
texturising
cutting straight lines
cutting curved lines
cutting square shapes
cutting soft and hard lines.
Haircut structures may include:
solid form
graduated
layered
tapered.
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.
Finishing tools may include:
lamps
blow dryer
Denman style brushes
vent style brushes
round brushes
combs
thermal irons.
Finishing techniques may include:
drying using electrical equipment
finger drying
natural drying using finishing products
Client may include:
men
boys
males from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Natural hair type may include:
European
Asian
African.
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.
Traditional and classic men’s haircuts must include:
short back and sides
short, medium and long tapered
short, medium and long style cuts with square necklines
flat top (crew)
medium fashion cut spiked on top.
Tools may include:
scissors
serrated scissors
razors
clippers
combs.
Cutting techniques may include:
scissors over-comb tapering
clippers over-comb tapering
serrated scissors over-comb thinning
layering
clubbing
graduation
texturising
cutting straight lines
cutting curved lines
cutting square shapes
cutting soft and hard lines.
Haircut structures may include:
solid form
graduated
layered
tapered.
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.
Finishing tools may include:
lamps
blow dryer
Denman style brushes
vent style brushes
round brushes
combs
thermal irons.
Finishing techniques may include:
drying using electrical equipment
finger drying
natural drying using finishing products
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-haircutting service analysis on a variety of clients
using haircutting tools to combine haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks, including:
short back and sides
short, medium and long tapered haircuts
medium fashion cut spiked on top
medium style cut with square back
flat top (crew)
outlining haircuts, using:
clippers
scissors
neck shaving techniques
safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques
achieving haircut designs, according to planned outcomes
applying finishing techniques to enhance haircuts
completing haircut services 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 traditional and classic men’s haircuts
finishing tools and equipment
relevant documentation, including:
cutting plans
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
planning a number of traditional and classic men’s 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
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
hair and scalp conditions and characteristics
salon procedures
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:
SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation
SIHHHDS303A Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
pre-haircutting service analysis on a variety of clients
using haircutting tools to combine haircut structures for a variety of haircut looks, including:
short back and sides
short, medium and long tapered haircuts
medium fashion cut spiked on top
medium style cut with square back
flat top (crew)
outlining haircuts, using:
clippers
scissors
neck shaving techniques
safe application of a variety of haircutting tools and techniques
achieving haircut designs, according to planned outcomes
applying finishing techniques to enhance haircuts
completing haircut services 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 traditional and classic men’s haircuts
finishing tools and equipment
relevant documentation, including:
cutting plans
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
planning a number of traditional and classic men’s 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
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
hair and scalp conditions and characteristics
salon procedures
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:
SIHHCCS302A Perform a full client consultation
SIHHHDS303A Design and apply short to medium length hair design finishes
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7127 | WRHHC307B | Combine haircut structures for traditional and classic designs on men | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWY37 | SHBHCUT007 | Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D590 | SIH30111 | Certificate III in Hairdressing | Qualification |