Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency are set out in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Editorial corrections. Competency field added. |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop 2-D visual representations and plans for haircut structures.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to hairdressers who visualise the components of finished haircut structures and use 2-D representations of interior and exterior lines and angles, and the direction of design lines and angles, as aids to planning haircuts.
A person undertaking this role applies discretion and judgement and accepts responsibility for outcomes of own work.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Draw outline shapes. |
1.1. Analyse the structural components of the desired haircut design. 1.2. Produce a simple line drawing showing straight and curved design lines and direction of lines represented in the finished haircut design. |
2. Create haircut plans. |
2.1. Identify and illustrate starting point, sectioning and parting pattern for each component of the haircut structure. 2.2. Illustrate degree of lift and distribution of hair , according to the haircut structure. 2.3. Illustrate the structural graphic for the haircut plan by drawing lines at 90 degrees to the curve of the head. 2.4. Develop a finished haircut plan that shows soft and hard interior and exterior lines, starting point of haircut, sectioning and parting patterns, degree of lift, distribution of hair and structural graphic. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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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:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Structural components may include: |
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Straight and curved design lines and direction of lines may include: |
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Degree of lift may include: |
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Distribution of hair may include: |
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Structural graphic may include graphics for: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hairdressing
Competency Field
Haircutting