Perform hair cutting service

Cosmetology · Level 5

Hair Cutting Service

Chapter 2: Perform hair cutting service

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Practical 1: Client Hair Preparation for Cutting Service

Cosmetology · Level 5

Hair Cutting Service

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

TIME: 4 HOURS

⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. You are required to perform the following task:

i. Prepare the client's hair by washing, detangling, sectioning into four parts, and applying hair food as per standard operating procedures.

2. You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:

Tools & Equipment	Materials
Cutting scissors	Shampoo
Section clips	Conditioner
Spray bottle	Hair food
Assorted combs	Medium-sized towels
Face shield	Small towel
	Apron
	Neck strip
	Mask
	Consultation sheet

⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)

S/N	Item	Quantity
1	Shampoo	100 ml per Candidate
2	Conditioner	100 ml per Candidate
3	Hair food	125 ml per Candidate
4	Spray bottle	1 Pc per Candidate
5	Section clips	4 Pcs per Candidate
6	Medium-sized towels	4 Pcs per Candidate
7	Small towel	1 Pc per Candidate
8	Apron	1 Pc per Candidate
9	Face shield	1 Pc per Candidate
10	Cutting scissors	1 Pair per Candidate
11	Assorted combs	Enough per Candidate
12	Consultation sheet	1 Pc per Candidate
13	Neck strip	1 Roll per 5 Candidates
14	Mask	1 Pc per Candidate

⬇ PDFAssessor Guide

Items to be Evaluated	Marks Available	Marks Obtained	Comments
TASK 1: Preparation and Safety Measures
Wore personal protective equipment (apron, mask, face shield) (Award 1 mark each)	3
Identified and gathered all required tools and products (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Observed safety and health precautions including disinfecting tools and maintaining good posture (Award 1 mark each)	4
Checked tools and products for serviceability and expiry date (Award 2 marks each)	4
Sub-Total	13
TASK 2: Client Consultation and Hair Analysis
Communicated effectively with client and recorded details in consultation sheet (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Conducted scalp and hair analysis and recorded findings (hair length, density, texture, porosity, elasticity) (Award 1 mark each)	4
Identified any hair or scalp disorders and noted on record card (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Sub-Total	8
TASK 3: Hair Preparation for Cutting
Shampooed client's hair thoroughly (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Conditioned hair appropriately (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Towel blotted hair without damage (Award 1 mark or zero)	1
Detangled hair carefully using appropriate combs (Award up to 3 marks for thorough detangling)	3
Sectioned hair into four even parts using section clips (Award up to 3 marks for neat and even sectioning)	3
Applied hair food evenly as per manufacturer's instructions (Award up to 3 marks for correct product use)	3
Sub-Total	12
TASK 4: Post-Service Procedures
Cleaned workstation and disposed of waste as per workplace policy (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Disinfected and stored reusable tools and equipment properly (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Sub-Total	4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Hair is clean, detangled, evenly sectioned into four parts, and hair food is properly applied (Award up to 15 marks for overall neatness, correctness, and completeness of preparation)	15
Sub-Total	15
GRAND TOTAL	52

ASSESSMENT OUTCOME: ☐ Competent ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Application of Hair Addition Base Using Bonding Method

Cosmetology · Level 5

Hair Cutting Service

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

TIME: 4 HOURS

⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. You are required to perform the following task:

i. Attach a hair addition base measuring 250mm x 150mm using the bonding method onto the prepared hair base as per salon standards.

2. You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:

Tools & Equipment	Materials
Tail comb	Hair addition base (lace or polyurethane)
Section clips	Bonding adhesive (hair glue)
Spray bottle	Bond remover solution
Hair scissors	Draper
Hairbrush	Apron
	Gloves
	Face mask
	Towels (medium size)
	Spritz water
	Hair food

⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)

S/N	Item	Quantity
1	Hair addition base (lace or polyurethane)	1 Pc per Candidate
2	Bonding adhesive (hair glue)	50 ml per Candidate
3	Bond remover solution	30 ml per Candidate
4	Section clips	4 Pcs per Candidate
5	Tail comb	1 Pc per Candidate
6	Spray bottle	1 Pc per Candidate
7	Hair scissors	1 Pair per Candidate
8	Hairbrush	1 Pc per Candidate
9	Draper	1 Pc per Candidate
10	Apron	1 Pc per Candidate
11	Gloves	1 Pair per Candidate
12	Face mask	1 Pc per Candidate
13	Towels (medium size)	2 Pcs per Candidate
14	Spritz water	125 ml per Candidate
15	Hair food	100 ml per Candidate

⬇ PDFAssessor Guide

Items to be Evaluated	Marks Available	Marks Obtained	Comments
TASK 1: Preparation and Safety
Wore personal protective equipment (apron, gloves, face mask) (Award 1 mark each)	3
Identified and gathered all required tools and materials as per workplace policy (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Observed safety and health precautions including disinfecting tools and maintaining good posture (Award 1 mark each)	3
Checked tools and equipment for serviceability as per manufacturers' instructions (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Checked products and supplies for usability including expiry dates and manufacturer's instructions (Award 2 marks)	2
Consulted client and recorded details including hair and scalp condition (Award 1 mark each)	3
Conducted hair and scalp analysis and recorded observations (Award 1 mark each)	3
Prepared the client's hair by detangling, spritzing, and sectioning as required (Award 1 mark each)	4
Sub-Total	22
TASK 2: Application of Hair Addition Base
Selected correct bonding adhesive and applied it as per manufacturer's instructions (Award 3 marks or zero)	3
Positioned and attached the hair addition base measuring 250mm x 150mm securely onto prepared hair base (Award 5 marks or zero)	5
Used section clips and tail comb effectively to ensure neat application (Award 1 mark each)	3
Ensured adhesion was firm without discomfort to client (Award 3 marks or zero)	3
Trimmed and blended hair addition base edges with natural hair using scissors (Award 3 marks or zero)	3
Applied finishing products such as hair food for shine and nourishment (Award 3 marks or zero)	3
Sub-Total	20
TASK 3: Post-Service and Clean-Up
Gave client at least two relevant aftercare advice and recorded them (Award 1 mark each)	2
Cleaned workstation, disposed of waste as per workplace policy (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Cleaned, disinfected and stored reusable tools and supplies appropriately (Award 2 marks or zero)	2
Sub-Total	6
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Hair addition base attached securely measuring 250mm x 150mm (Award 4 marks or zero)	4
Edges blended seamlessly with natural hair without visible gaps or lifting (Award 4 marks or zero)	4
Final appearance is neat, clean and client is comfortable (Award 4 marks or zero)	4
Sub-Total	12
GRAND TOTAL	60

ASSESSMENT OUTCOME: ☐ Competent ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

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🔒Blend hair additions with natural hair by cutting and stylingPractical 3

🔒Apply Finishing Aids to Style and Secure Hair AdditionsPractical 4

🔒Perform a basic haircut using scissors with prepared hair sectionsPractical 5

🔒Hair Cutting with Clippers ServicePractical 6

🔒Delivery of After Care Advice for Hair Cutting and Hair Addition MaintenancePractical 7

🔒Sectioning Hair for Hair Addition ApplicationPractical 8

🔒Removal of Hair Additions and Post-Removal Hair Care AdvicePractical 9

🔒Style and finish cut hair using finishing aids and provide aftercare advicePractical 10

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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Client Hair Preparation for Cutting Service

Practical 2: Application of Hair Addition Base Using Bonding Method

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