SHBHCUT004 — Create layered haircut structures

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What an assessment for SHBHCUT004 must cover

40 assessable components: 4 elements (24 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Consult with client and assess hair.

1.1Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure.
1.2Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
1.3Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design.
1.4Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure.
1.5Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs.
1.6Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client.
1.7Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure.

2 Select equipment and prepare for service.

2.1Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned layered haircut design.
2.2Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and layering cutting techniques to be used.
2.3Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety.

3 Cut hair to pre-planned layered structure.

3.1Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures.
3.2Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required layering structure and angles of lift.
3.3Section and secure hair to divide into manageable and controllable areas.
3.4Establish design guidelines according to desired hair length and layered structure and cross-check throughout service.
3.5Take clean sections, using appropriate angles of lift and distribution suited to the layered haircut structure.
3.6Apply even lift tension, use cutting tool at appropriate angle to parting lines and cut hair using techniques suited to layered haircut structures.
3.7Position cutting hand with palm toward or away, up or down according to operator comfort, length of hair, and line and area of head being cut.
3.8Maintain evenly wet or dry hair and follow a logical sectioning and parting pattern to achieve the planned layered haircut structure.
3.9Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.

4 Finish hair to shape and review service.

4.1Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction.
4.2Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
4.3Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance.
4.4Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.
4.5Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

Performance evidence

consult with at least three clients and complete a pre-service analysis covering the following characteristics to create and recommend appropriate layered hair cut designs: • facial features and bone structure • natural hair type • hair texture • hair density • growth patterns • fall and movement
complete layered haircuts for the above three clients to their satisfaction and cumulatively use these cutting techniques across the haircuts completed: • blunt cutting • pointing • notching • end tapering with texturising scissors
complete at least one uniform and one increased layered haircut across the suite of clients serviced.

Knowledge evidence

different facial shapes and layered haircut designs which best complement particular shapes
characteristics of the following hair features, how these will impact on finished layered haircuts and appropriate designs for best outcomes: • natural hair types: • European • Asian • Euro-Asian • African • hair texture: • coarse • medium • fine • hair movement: • straight • wavy • natural curl • chemical curl or waves • natural distribution and growth patterns of hair: • crown area • hairline • neckline • cowlicks (whorls)
shapes, structure and texture for both uniform and increased layered haircut structures
starting point, sectioning and parting patterns and the impact on the finished result for both uniform and layered haircut structures
required angle of scissors to base parting to achieve: • uniform layering • increased layering
importance of client head position and impact on finished haircut result
cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning and disinfection products for haircutting equipment
basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations for hygiene and infection control for haircutting services
industry practices and organisational procedures for: • client comfort, safety and hygiene with particular emphasis on: • using gowns to protect client clothes • monitoring client comfort • preventing cross-transmission of infection between customers • work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting, with particular emphasis on: • using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury • using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate cutting tools and combs to avoid fatigue and injury • preventing cross-transmission of infection during customer contact • minimising product wastage • waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hair waste.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures and product instructions.
Oral communication skills to:: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs clearly represent haircut designs to clients.
Numeracy skills to:: visually estimate angles and lines, exterior and interior lengths in the haircut structure measure and apply hair finishing products in proportions that minimise waste.
Planning and organising skills to:: manage own timing and productivity to complete haircuts within organisational service times.

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