42/01/15/09 (DPL-1) Practical Hairstylist Period 1 Apprenticeship & PLA COUNSELLING INFORMATION 1: TAPER HAIRCUT 30 Points 2: SHAMPOO 5 Points 3: FINGER WAVE DEMONSTRATION 10 Points 4: LAYERED HAIRCUT 30 Points 5: HAIRSTYLING 20 Points 6: DEPORTMENT AND APTITUDE 5 Points TOTAL 100 Points TIME ALLOWED 3 HOURS PASS MARK 70% This information is to be used for candidate counselling purposes only. See also the attached Directions to Candidates and Exam Marking Sheet.
DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. You are requested to bring the following PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES with you when you report for the practical examination: - Towels (10) - Setting lotion and gel - Neck strip (optional) - Neck duster - Pincurl clips - Water spray bottle - Finishing rinse (optional) - Barbicide (optional) - Shampoo - Brushes - Combs - Professional blow-dryer - Du-all clips or jaws - Cutting cape - Magnetic rollers and clips - Clippers, scissors and/or razor (no specialty clipper guides or blades of any kind to be used) - Hair spray NOTE: Positively no towels or any part of your supplies or equipment can be borrowed at the examination. Points may not be awarded to candidates who fail to provide themselves with the supplies and equipment listed above. You are obliged to bring other professional products and supplies to complete all services on the exam. 2. HAIRSTYLIST MODEL - You are required to supply your own models (no mannequins). Models must not be a hairstylist or associated with the trade. The models must be in need of a haircut and be agreeable to having it cut (a minimum of ½ inch of hair to be removed). TAPER HAIRCUT MODEL - It is the responsibility of the candidate to supply a model who has a full head of hair. Your model must be prepared to accept a taper haircut similar to the enclosed picture. 3. Candidate hygiene - Every candidate shall be clean in his/her habits and dress in professional attire (No denim clothing. No open toe shoes.) 4. Candidates shall not display badges or pins identifying them with any particular school or salon. 5. Please arrive at least thirty minutes before the examination for your station preparation.
HAIRSTYLIST FIRST PERIOD EXAMINATION PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CONTENT You will be expected to demonstrate your skill and knowledge in the following sequence. AREA MAXIMUM TIME OPERATION TAPER HAIRCUT FINGER WAVE DEMONSTRATION SHAMPOO (may be done at different times due to numbers) 30 Min. Techniques must be scissors over comb or clipper over comb (no thinning or specialty shears). You are required to do a natural hairline tapered haircut. Taper on the sides must expose the entire ear. Taper on the back must be a clean natural hairline taper cleaned up but not blocked. Top length and overall shaping must blend without creating a weight line. Each candidate is required to bring a model with a full head of hair, willing to accept a tapered haircut (a minimum of ½ inch of hair to be removed). Specialty clipper blades or guides of any kind are not allowed. 15 Min. Finger wave entire head (no clips or clamps to be used). 10 Min. You need to prepare your model for a shampoo. You will need to shampoo the whole head. LAYERED HAIRCUT 30 Min. Complete layered haircut with scissors. It must be a basic layered haircut. Minimum of ½ inch or 12 mm of hair is to be removed. HAIRSTYLING - FULL SERVICE DEPORTMENT AND APTITUDE 90 Min. You will demonstrate a wet set using three different types of pincurls, clockwise, counter clockwise and stand-up and rollers. A minimum of three of each pincurl must be shown. End papers or cotton are allowed in support of pincurls. You will perform a finished blow dry style. Marking will be based on blow drying technique as well as the finished hairstyle. You are responsible for demonstrating suitability and creativity for your model. Conduct and grooming at professional standards. TIME LIMIT 3 Hours Although the times allocated total 3 hours, the total time for the exam and marking time it is expected it will take approximately 4 hours. PASS MARK 70% The purpose of having more than one marker in attendance at the practical examinations is to obtain the broadest possible trade expertise. This expertise is applied in assessing the individual skill operations, to be able to average the marks awarded and be as fair as possible regarding the candidate s practical ability. The marks are awarded throughout the examination and as each skill is demonstrated. All marks awarded, by necessity, are final.
Section sub-headings including marks: HAIRSTYLIST FIRST PERIOD PRACTICAL EXAMINATION MARKING SHEET TAPER HAIRCUT - Preparation of model and sanitation - Taper on sides - Taper on back - Taper on back hairline - Top length and shaping - Finished product ( 1 /2 inch hair to be removed) 30 Points SHAMPOO - Preparation of model and sanitation - Client consultation - Massage Technique 5 Points FINGER WAVE DEMONSTRATION 10 Points - Shape and quality of finger wave LAYERED HAIRCUT - Preparation - Hair removal (minimum of 1 /2 inch) - Overall evenness 30 Points HAIRSTYLING - Hairsetting - Blow drying and finished hairstyle 20 Points DEPORTMENT AND APTITUDE - Personal appearance - Sanitary work habits - Professional aptitude 5 Points