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.
Client characteristics may include:
bone structure
wrinkles
sunburn
chapped lips
pimples
moles
dense, strong beard
hair growth pattern on head.
Contraindications to shaving may include:
contagious disorders of the skin, hair and scalp
abnormal skin and scalp conditions.
Clients may include:
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Areas to be shaved may include:
face
head.
Tools and equipment may include:
disposable-bladed straight razors
straight blade razors
shaving brushes
shaving lather
towels
after shave products.
Razor movements may include:
freehand position and stroke
backhand position and stroke
reverse freehand stroke
reverse backhand stroke.
After shave products may include:
styptic lotion (not pencil)
after shave lotion
after shave skin conditioning cream
talcum powder.
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.

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 on a variety of clients
safely using razors to apply shaving strokes that produce a smooth, hair-free finish
application of salon procedures and skin penetration legislation
completing shaving 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
a supply of clean towels
haircutting tools and equipment
a range of clients for shaving services
shaving and after shave products
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
performing face shaves
written or verbal questions appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to test knowledge, such as:
skin penetration regulations
relevant health regulations
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:
SIHHHCS308A Design and maintain beards and moustaches