Elements and Performance Criteria

Illustrations must include:
photograph
sketch.

Straight and curved design lines and direction of lines may include:
horizontal
vertical
various angles of diagonal lines
interior and exterior.

Degree of lift may include:
natural fall
various lifting angles.

Distribution of hair may include:
natural fall
hair combed at a 90 degree angle to the base parting
shifted distribution.

Structural graphics may include graphics for:
solid form
graduation/taper
increased layering
uniform layering
structural combinations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
the ability to consistently communicate with clients and interpret finished looks and the components of haircut structures
demonstrated ability to consistently produce simple line drawings representing finished haircut designs
the ability to produce two-dimensional representations showing interior and exterior design lines indicating soft or hard lines, starting point of haircut, sectioning and parting patterns, degree of lift, distribution of hair and structural graphic.

Context of 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.

Specific resources for assessment
Competency for this unit should be assessed through access to:
analysis sheets
a variety of illustrations with different haircut requirements
pictures or examples of a variety of haircut structures.

Relationship to other units
This unit is a co-requisite for a range of haircutting units. It requires an assessment outcome that includes evidence of the application of designing haircut structures to the performance of one or more haircut services.
none.
WRHHC302A Apply one length/solid haircut structures
WRHHC303A Apply graduated haircut structures
WRHHC304A Apply layered haircut structures
WRRHC305A Apply over-comb techniques.

Method of assessment
The following assessment method is suggested.
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:
interpreting illustrations to show haircut technique requirements
producing simple line drawings that accurately show:
the structural graphic
interior and exterior straight and curved design lines and directions of design lines that are relevant to the desired finished haircut
drawing starting points, sectioning and parting patterns
drawing degree of lift angles
drawing distribution of hair .

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.
It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both.
Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.

Collecting analysing and organising information
Collecting haircut designs, and analysing and identifying the components of haircut structures, require information to be collected, analysed and organised. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Following the process of analysis, and designing and applying haircut structures require activities to be planned and organised. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Coordinating junior salon staff preparing clients for haircut services requires teamwork. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Developing a haircut plan either on paper or in the mind's eye involves the application of mathematical ideas and techniques. (3)

Solving problems
Adjusting the haircut plan to overcome specific hair growth characteristics involves the application of problem solving skills. (3)

Using technology
Applying haircutting tools, such as electric clippers, to implement the planned design involves the use of technology. (2)