30-502-713Basic Techniques of Haircutting for Barbers
Course Information
Description
This course introduces a combination of haircutting techniques and tools. Learners perform four basic haircutting techniques using shears, razor and clippers. Learner will perform a variety of shorthair combination cuts using finger-and –shear, comb-over-shear, shear-over-comb and freehand techniques.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Utilize proper infection control procedures to ensure client safety
    Assessment Strategies
    a written assessment
    in an applied demonstration
    Criteria
    you follow barbering regulations for accidental cuts and exposure to blood
    you practice sanitation and decontamination according to barbering regulations
    you remove hair from tools after each use
    you disinfect tools according to manufacturer's directions after each use
    you sweep hair from station, chair, and floor after each client's service
    you disinfect nonporous surfaces after each client's services
    you store disinfected items in closed containers

  2. Drape a mannequin for a hair cut
    Assessment Strategies
    in  the classroom
    by draping a mannequin according to instructors guidelines
    Criteria
    you explain safety and sanitation procedures associated with draping
    you select the proper cape for a haircutting service
    you place a neck strip between the cape and client's neck
    you place the cape over the back of the chair
    you position mannequin appropriately for the procedure

  3. Select barbering tools, equipment, and products for haircuts
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom
    by demonstrating appropriate tool use
    by selecting the proper product
    by using resources provided by the instructor
    Criteria
    you identify the tools used for haircutting
    you identify the tools used for texturizing
    you explain proper care and maintenance of haircutting tools
    you handle tools in a safe and sanitary manner
    you explain proper sanitation and decontamination procedures

  4. Demonstrate basic solid form haircut techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom
    in an applied demonstration
    using resources provided by the instructor
    using tools required for a basic solid form
    Criteria
    you section hair according to haircutting principles
    you demonstrate recommended horizontal solid haircut
    you follow guide line and partings for solid haircuts
    you demonstrate diagonal forward solid cut
    you demonstrate diagonal backward solid cut
    you demonstrate texturizing techniques according to instructor guidelines
    you complete haircutting techniques within timeframe specified by instructor

  5. Demonstrate graduated haircut techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    in the classroom
    in an applied demonstration
    by selecting the proper haircutting tools and products
    by using resources provided by the instructor
    Criteria
    you section hair according to haircutting principles
    you demonstrate recommended horizontal graduated haircut
    you follow partings and guideline for graduated haircut
    you demonstrate diagonal backward graduated haircut
    you demonstrate texturizing techniques specified by instructor
    you complete haircutting techniques within timeframe specified by instructor