SHBHCUT004 - Create layered haircut structures

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines. Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills: - consult with at least three (3) 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, and; - complete at least one uniform and one increased layered haircut across the suite of clients serviced.Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: - 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; hair texture; hair movement; natural distribution and growth patterns of hair; - 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, and; - industry practices and organisational procedures.