Centre for Hair and Beauty Adelaide City Campus

WRHHC305A
Apply over-comb techniques

WRHHC305A Apply over-comb techniques

Introduction

Nominal Duration 30 hours Receiving/unpacking merchandise

Choosing locations(s) Nominal hours are based on the assumption that there is concurrent Display to promote sales employment and therefore, complementary on-the-job training. Where there is no concurrent employment, additional hours for procedure and Product display maintenance development of competence will need to be accommodated within the Lighting and displays course structure. Bending and Lifting The following units are specifically identified in the required knowledge Quiz for this unit of competency. Activity Pre-requisite WRHCS201A Prepare clients for salon services Co-requisite WRHHC301A Design haircut structures

Copyright MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND FURTHER EDUCATION, Government of South Australia 2008 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electrical, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or stored in any retrieval system of any nature other than pursuant to the terms of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwth) or with the written permission of the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, Government of South Australia. Purchase enquiries to: www.tafe.sa.edu.au/resources Contribution & Authorship This document was developed by the Centre for Hair and Beauty in Adelaide City Campus at TAFE SA in association with TAFE SA Production House. Centre for Hair and Beauty in Adelaide City Campus Project Management: Lynn James Author: Renato Colombo Additional photographs: Renato Colombo TAFE SA Production House: Production Manager: Bev Puckridge Desktop Publishing: Evelyn Chefalachis Graphic Art: Josslyn Taylor Photographer: David Sharrad Proofreader: Hugh Jones Publishing Manager: Heather Wilkinson

TAFE SA acknowledges the valuable contribution that the project team made to the development of this publication, and the contribution of others who provided input and reviewed drafts. Guide This publication has been developed in line with the National Training Package/curriculum for use within the learning programs of TAFE SA and is based on a philosophy of flexibly delivered, competency based education and training. Disclaimer These training resources were prepared for use in conjunction with a formal training program for delivery in South Australia and were correct at the time of preparation. Assessments Assessments included are suggestions only that may need to be customised by the RTO responsible for delivery. Please ensure that all assessments meet audit requirements in the state in which these resources are being used.

First published 2008 Cataloguing-in-Publication Entry 646.7242 C726ao Colombo, Renato. WRHHC305A, apply over-comb techniques / developed by the Centre for Hair and Beauty in Adelaide City Campus at TAFE SA in association with TAFE SA Production House ; author, Renato Colombo. Adelaide, S. Aust. : DFEEST, 2008. 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 30 cm. ISBN 9781865069388 ISBN 1865069388 1. I. II. III. Hairdressing Study and teaching South Australia. TAFE SA. Centre for Hair and Beauty. South Australia. TAFE SA Production House. Title.

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Contents Apply over-comb techniques

Progress chart An introduction to your learning guide Relationship to National Competency Standards National Hairdressing Training Package Learning Guide Format Recognition of Prior Learning and Current Competencies (RPL/RCC) Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare Requirements WRHHC305A.1 Plan tapered haircut structures WRHHC305A.2 Apply scissor over comb techniques WRHHC305A.3 Apply clipper over comb techniques WRHHC305A.4 Outline haircuts WRHHC305A.5 Select and apply finishing techniques WRHHC305A.6 Cutting activities WRHHC305A.7 Client services WRHHC305A.8 Assessments Quiz answers Glossary Bibliography

RElATionShip To nATionAl CompETEnCy STAndARdS

This learning guide addresses the following competency from the National Hairdressing Competency Standards: Apply over-comb techniques.

Key competencies
The generic work skills referred to as Key Competencies include:

Communicating Ideas and Information

Working with Others and in Teams

Solving Problems

Using Technology

Collecting, Analysing and Organising Information

Planning and Organising Activities

Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques

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nATionAl hAiRdRESSing TRAining pACKAgE

Your learning guide for the competencies Apply over-comb techniques are aligned with the National Hairdressing Training Package. The learning guide is divided into five units which address the following learning outcomes: Plan tapered haircut structures Apply scissor over comb techniques Apply clipper over comb techniques Outline haircuts Select and apply finishing techniques.

lEARning guidE FoRmAT

This guide is divided into learning units. Each unit is designed in the same format and includes: the learning requirements technical data quizzes activities assessments. Use icons to identify your learning path. All the units are clearly identified.

progress record chart

The first page of your learning guide is a record of your progress. The record consists of boxes that represent the quizzes, activities and assessments. Each box is signed and dated by your facilitator as you progress through the units.

Quizzes
The quiz within each unit is designed as a learning tool for you to test your knowledge. Many of the quizzes may be available for you on computer as well, providing a multimedia presentation.

CompuTER ASSiSTEd lEARning (CAl)

Many of the units within the course may be available on computer in a multimedia learning mode. This mode of learning will assist you as an independent learner.

Activities
The activities are found at the end of each unit. The purpose of them is to build your skills and knowledge from the simple to the more complex. All the activities have a checklist that indicates the standard. Make sure that you have this open while you perform the activities. Your facilitator will check your activities against the standard in the checklist.

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WRHHC305A.1 Plan tapered haircut structures

Introduction Introduction Receiving/unpacking merchandise Analysis of a short graduated haircut Choosing locations(s) Cutting tools and techniques Display to promote sales Quiz Product display maintenance Activity Lighting and displays Bending and Lifting Quiz Activity

Plan tapered haircut structures

ThE lEARning REQuiREmEnTS
By the time you have completed this unit you should be able to: prepare haircut plan to represent the haircut structure select appropriate tools to achieve planned haircut finishes select tapered cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut finishes. To be credited with this unit you must: study the unit information work through the computer units (if available) (CAL) complete the quiz complete the activity.

References
CAL (Computer Assisted Learning)
TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus, Hairdressing CD Rom, CUTTING, Short graduation Analysis of short graduation

VIDEO/DVD
TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus, TAFE SA Production House, Short graduation.

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inTRoduCTion
This unit has been created for you to develop skills and confidence in designing and applying over-comb techniques to produce short graduated haircut structures (often referred to as an over-comb taper cut). (Fig 1) It involves: planning short graduated haircut structures selecting and applying tools and equipment to complete short graduated haircut structures applying after-haircut finishing techniques the safe application of health and safety practices. The learning guide activities are designed to guide you through a structured cutting process. This process will build your confidence in creating a variety of short graduated designs using a variety of tools and equipment.
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AnAlySiS oF A ShoRT gRAduATEd hAiRCuT

definitions
The traditional terminology used to describe a short graduation is mens short back and sides or mens taper cut, and ladies shingle. Both of these styles became fashionable in the 1920s and have become classic hair styles. Basically these styles are cut very close to the scalp at the nape hairline, graduating to longer lengths above the occipital bone. The mens style is cut close at the sides with sharp definition while ladies styles are softer. (Figs 2,3)
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The commonly used terminology mens taper cut should not be confused with the cutting technique, taper cutting where bulk and length are removed simultaneously, producing tapered ends.

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Analysis
A graduated cut is always combined with another shape of layering or solid. The characteristics of a short graduation are: rough texture two contrasting textural areas a weight line or area separating the two textures diamond shape (Fig 4) a blending into the natural hairline (no distinctly cut design line at the nape) (Fig 5) where required, the hair outside of the design line is shaved. A variety of design lines can be used to create a style. However, curved lines and shapes are more flattering for females, strong angular lines and square shapes are more suitable for males.

Layered texture

Weight area Rough texture

Diamond shape

Graduated texture

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When analysing the structural arrangements of the cut, you will find that the hair is very short at the nape, graduating to longer lengths that form into the weight area just above the occipital bone. (Fig 6) The lengths and texture on the top are determined by the chosen style, such as a solid or layered interior.

Techniques
It became very obvious that the hair could not be held (projected) between the fingers to produce these very short effects. Therefore, over-comb techniques were developed and perfected to achieve the close-to-the-scalp lengths. (Figs 7, 8)
Fig 6 |

The techniques are based on the mathematical principles of angling the comb in relation to the scalp to achieve the graduation of lengths required.

Fig 7 |

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This means that hair is held (projected) by the comb. The angle you hold the comb determines the amount of graduation. eg low graduation medium high (Figs 911) Remember that 90 projection and over produces layering.
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CuTTing ToolS And TEChniQuES

A variety of tools and techniques may be used to create short graduated haircuts. The technique and tool you use will depend on your cutting plan/desired result. Scissors are commonly used to create short graduated design lines. (Fig 12) The most common techniques are scissor over-comb cutting and outlining. Clippers are generally used to create short graduated and outline effects, particularly in mens cutting. Clipper techniques used to produce short graduation may consist of clipper and comb attachment or clipper overcomb cutting. (Fig 13) Razors (straight/open-blade) are used to outline shave short graduated haircuts, generally mens cuts. (Fig 14) Cutting combs Apart from the general cutting comb, tapered combs are very pliable and narrow to a fine end. These are particularly useful when you need to get close to the hairline/scalp in short graduated cuts (Fig 15)

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! Complete the following Quiz and check your answers. Any incorrect answers will require you to revise the information.

COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY! Complete the following Activity and submit it to your facilitator/trainer. Dont forget to have your work recorded on your progress chart.

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Quiz
hC305A.1 plAn TApEREd hAiRCuT TEChniQuES
1. Describe a short graduated haircut. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

2.

Draw the arrangements of lengths of a short graduated haircut as it would fall naturally and at 90 in relation to the curve of the head.

3. 4. 5.

All graduated haircuts contain a weight area. a. b. true false

Graduation is always combined with another style shape. a. b. true false

The technique developed to cut short graduation is: a. b. c. d. finger held over comb graduated projected

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Activity
hC305A.1.1 ACTiViTy 1
haircut plan Short graduated haircut
For this activity you are required to: identify and illustrate haircut plans. You will need: hairdressing/fashion magazines (to cut up) old scissors glue stick You will need to: select and cut out 2 hairstyles from hairdressing/fashion magazines that illustrate: one male short graduated haircut one female short graduated haircut

glue the haircuts onto the pages provided and complete the required haircut information for each hairstyle. Ask your facilitator for assistance if required!

Checklist
The required hairstyles from hairdressing/fashion magazines were selected and cut out and glued on the following pages. Haircut information was completed for each hairstyle.

Facilitator: _____________________________________________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

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