31502346Advanced Haircutting
Course Information
Description
Advanced haircutting builds on the techniques used in cosmetology and barbering. Students learn the art of razor haircutting, dry haircutting, textured hair, blending and tapering with clippers and shears.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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1. Consult with the client for a haircutAssessment Strategiesduring class by successfully completing a written multiple choice examto a minimum of 70% accuracyCriteriaconsultation includes discussing client expectations and the limitations of the client's hair consultation includes a discussion regarding client's lifestyle and resulting maintenance for haircut consultation includes reviewing client hair history consultation includes recommendations for home hair care methods and products consultation includes disclosing cost of servicesyou inform the client that he/she cannot treat diseased skin unless under the direction of a physician (if appropriate)you obtain the consent of the client or the legal guardian of the client prior to a haircutclient signs a release formyou make a reasonable effort to safely comply with the client's requestsyou complete the consultation in 10 minutes
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2. Select tools, implements, and equipment for haircuttingAssessment Strategiesduring classby successfully completing a written multiple choice examto a minimum of 70% accuracyCriteriaselection of tools, implements and equipment is based on client expectations, consultation andhair analysisselections includes personal protective equipmentselected haircutting tools, implements, and equipment are in good working orderselected haircutting tools and equipment previously contaminated by blood were cleaned withsoap and water, disinfected with an intermediate level disinfectant, and stored in closed containersselected combs, clips, and haircutting implements were cleaned with soap and water,disinfected with a low level disinfectant, and stored in closed containersselected linen were stored in a decontaminated condition in a closed containerselected haircutting drapes are clean to sight and touchyou identify information for products according to manufacturer's guidelinesyou complete tool, equipment, and implement selection within 10 minutes
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3. Prepare for a haircut serviceAssessment Strategiesduring classby successfully completing a written multiple choice examto a minimum of 70% accuracyCriteriasetup is placed on a disinfected surfacesetup includes a topical antiseptic at the work stationsetup includes all the tools, equipment, and products needed to complete the haircut servicepreparation includes using decontaminated drapes that are clean to sight and touchpreparation includes applying drape on the client so that the drape does not come into contact with the skin of the neckpreparation includes maintaining cutting instruments in good working orderyou provide a safe and secure work environmentyou utilize personal protective equipmentyou wash hands with soap and running water before touching the clientyou complete the preparation for the hair cutting service within 5 minutes
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4. Utilize methods and techniques for haircutting (e.g. shear over comb, clipper tapering)Assessment Strategiesduring classby successfully completing a written multiple choice examto a minimum of 70% accuracyCriteriayou select safe and decontaminated tools and equipmentmethods include shear blunt cutting techniquesmethods include shear blunt over-comb techniquesmethods include clipper over-comb techniquesmethods include clipper tapering techniquesmethods include finger work techniques with a shearyou clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area
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5. Utilize methods and techniques for advanced haircutting (e.g. razoring, clippering, and trending haircuts.Assessment Strategiesduring class by successfully completing a written multiple choice exam to a minimum of 70% accuracyCriteriayou select safe and decontaminated tools and equipmentmethods include shear blunt cutting techniquesmethods include shear blunt over-comb techniquesmethods include clipper on-scalp techniquesmethods include clipper design techniquesmethods include techniques with a razoryou clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area