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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - Self Assessment

RPL Self Assessment - Cert 3 in Barbering

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the process for recognising previous learning that has taken place in informal, formal or non-formal contexts: for example, in the workplace and through life experiences.

This self-assessment tool has been designed to help us match your skill levels to the requirements of the qualification.

The units covered in this assessment include the Core and Elective units you would need to complete the a qualification in line with the required packaging rules, you will be able to see more information regarding this once your course has been selected below. If you are competent a specific unit other than these that you believe is relevant to your qualification please contact us to discuss.

Student Full Name *

Date of birth

Email *

Phone *

Are you a QLD resident? *

Yes

No

Are you an Australian Citizen or Resident on a Visa? *

Australian Citizen

Resident on Visa

Are you/or have you completed an apprenticeship in Australia? *

Yes

No

RPL Self Assessment - Certificate 3 in Barbering

This qualification reflects the role of barbers & hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.

You can access additional information from training.gov.au about the specific requirements of each unit by clicking on the UNIT NAME below.

Please read through each unit below, consider the statement and rate your level of skill and knowledge based on how regularly you perform a task and/or your level of expertise as follows:

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this
I have SOME knowledge or experience of this
I have NO knowledge or experience of this

You will then need to select what type documentation you are able to provide as evidence to support your self assessment. The same piece of evidence can be used to support more than one statement/section.

PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES - BSBSUS201

BSBSUS201 - I can effectively measure the salon’s current resource use and carry out any improvements necessary, including reducing negative environmental impact of workplace practices. (use of water, lighting, energy, waste)

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

PROVIDE SHAMPOO AND BASIN SERVICES - SHBHBAS001

SHBHBAS001 - I can complete a range of hair services provided at the basin area including pre-service shampoos and treatments, and post treatment removal of residual colour and lightening products.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

DESIGN HAIRCUT STRUCTURES - SHBHCUT001

SHBHCUT001 - I can develop visual plans to enable them to visualise the components of a range of finished haircutting structure. (Solid form, graduated, increased and uniform layered)

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CREATE ONE LENGTH OR SOLID HAIRCUT STRUCTURES - SHBHCUT002

SHBHCUT002 - I can consult with clients and analyse hair and face characteristics to recommend and successfully cut a one length or solid hair cut structure and finish hair into shape.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CREATE GRADUATED HAIRCUT STRUCTURES - SHBHCUT003

SHBHCUT003 - I can consult with clients and analyse hair and face characteristics to recommend and successfully cut a graduated cut structure and finish hair into shape.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CREATE LAYERED HAIRCUT STRUCTURES - SHBHCUT004

SHBHCUT004 - I can consult with clients and analyse hair and face characteristics to recommend and successfully cut both a uniform and increased layered hair cut structure and finish hair into shape.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CUT HAIR USING OVER-COMB TECHNIQUES - SHBHCUT005

SHBHCUT005 - I can consult with clients and analyse hair and face characteristics to recommend and successfully cut hair using scissor and/or clipper over comb techniques to remove bulk, blend different structures within haircuts and to outline or blend perimeters.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CREATE COMBINED TRADITIONAL AND CLASSIC MEN’S HAIRCUT STRUCTURES - SHBHCUT007

SHBHCUT007 - I can consult with clients and analyse hair and face characteristics to recommend and successfully cut a range of traditional and classic men’s haircuts which combine different structures. These combined structures include solid, graduated and layered structures and tapered haircuts using over comb techniques.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

MAINTAIN AND ORGANISE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AREAS - SHBHIND001

SHBHIND001 - I can maintain, organise and clean tools, equipment and work area, to ensure a clean and tidy environment

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

RESEARCH AND USE HAIRDRESSING INDUSTRY INFORMATION - SHBHIND002

SHBHIND002 - I can identify appropriate information sources to research, develop and maintain knowledge which underpins effective performance of all hairdressing and or barbering sales and services activities.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

DEVELOP AND EXPAND CLIENT BASE - SHBHIND003

SHBHIND003 - I have a good relationship with clients. Can develop, sustain and expand a client base to remain employable.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

IDENTIFY AND TREAT HAIR AND SCALP CONDITIONS - SHBHTRI001

SHBHTRI001 - I can recognise a range of scalp and hair conditions as part of a consultation and advise and provide remedial treatments for minor conditions and seek further advice for abnormal or contagious conditions

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CONDUCT SALON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - SHBXCCS001

SHBXCCS001 - I can operate the point of sale equipment, handle cash, complete sales and reconcile takings

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

PROVIDE SALON SERVICES TO CLIENTS - SHBXCCS002

SHBXCCS002 - I can communicate with clients face to face or by telephone, schedule appointments, attend and respond to client complaints and assist clients with special needs

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

COMMUNICATE AS PART OF A SALON TEAM - SHBXIND002

SHBXIND002 - I can communicate with colleagues and senior staff and actively participate in a team work environment

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

COMPLY WITH ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITHIN A PERSONAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENT - SHBXIND001

SHBXIND001 - I understands the knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures needed to work in a hairdressing and or barbering environment. They use effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

APPLY SAFE HYGIENE, HEALTH AND WORK PRACTICES - SHBXWHS001

SHBXWHS001 - I can follow hygiene and skin penetration guidelines, clean work areas, use electricity safely, identify and report faults, use personal protection and work safely.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

RECEIVE AND HANDLE RETAIL STOCK - SIRRINV001

SIRRINV001 - I can check stock quality and quantity against order requirements, store or display stock correctly and maintain cleanliness of stock-handling areas

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

PRODUCE VISUAL MERCHANDISE DISPLAYS - SIRRMER001

SIRRMER001 - I can prepare, produce and maintain merchandise displays in accordance with visual merchandising requirements including correct manual handling techniques for protection of self and merchandise, correct storage of merchandise and equipment, damaged or out of date stock, maintenance of display areas, merchandise rotation and, replenishment, product labelling and pricing, unpacking merchandise.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CUT HAIR USING FREEHAND CLIPPER TECHNIQUES - SHBHCUT009

SHBHCUT009 - I can consult with clients and analyse hair and face characteristics to recommend and successfully cut haircuts using freehand clipper techniques including flat tops and using different sized clipper attachments and creating different neckline shapes.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

DESIGN AND MAINTAIN BEARDS AND MOUSTACHES - SHBHCUT011

SHBHCUT011 - I can consult with clients and analyse beard, moustache and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete a range of styles.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

SHAVE HEADS AND FACES - SHBHCUT012

SHBHCUT012 - I can complete face and head shaves after analysing the client’s head, face and hair characteristics and the use of pre-conditioning products and hot towels and after shave conditioning products and cold towels.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

PROVIDE MENS GENERAL GROOMING SERVICES - SHBHCUT013

SHBHCUT013 - I can consult with clients and provide a range of general men’s grooming services including, trimming eyebrows, ear hair, shaving the neck under the beard and trimming moustaches

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

DRY HAIR TO SHAPE - SHBHDES001

SHBHDES001 - I can dry hair to shape after a service using a variety of styling tools.

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

CREATE HAIRCUTS USING TRACKS AND CARVING - SHBHCUT010

SHBHCUT010 - I can source and or create designs for tracks and creative carvings and to incorporate those into haircuts using clippers, scissors, razors or precision trimming tools

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

SELL TO THE RETAIL CUSTOMER - SIRXSLS001

SIRXSLS001 - I can interact with retail customers to initiate and close the sale of different retail products or services

I have EXTENSIVE knowledge or experience of this

I have SOME knowledge or experience of this

I have NO knowledge or experience of this

Knowledge and Experience

How many years of experience do you have in this industry? *

Less than 1 year

3 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

How current is your experience in this industry? *

I am currently working in the industry

I have worked in the industry in the past year

I have worked in the industry within the past 3 years

I have worked in the industry within the past 5 years

It has been more than 5 years since I worked in the industry

I have never worked in the industry

Do you have any relevant prior qualifications? *

Yes

No

Please upload a copy of your Resume/CV

If you are not able to attach the required information please be advised that this will need to be provided prior to your enrolment being finalised.

References

You will need to supply details for two referee's who will be contacted to verify your relevant experience and employment history.

Referee 1

Referee 1 - Full Name

Referee 1 - Business Name

Referee 1 - Title/Position

Referee 1 - Phone

Referee 1 - Email

Referee 1 - Relationship to applicant

Referee 2

Referee 2 - Full Name

Referee 2 - Business Name

Referee 2 - Title/Position

Referee 2 - Phone

Referee 2 - Email

Referee 2 - Relationship to applicant

Declaration

I understand that completion of this form is not an enrolment in this course and does not entitle me to any certification. I understand that the information given by me in this assessment will be reviewed by an Assessor to determine if I am eligible for any RPL.

RPL Application Signature *

RPL Application Date *

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