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(latest NCVER data)Practice in graduated cutting, delivered through SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures, helps hairdressers build weight, shape and controlled stacking that suit the client’s face, hair type and growth patterns. It is a sensible scope choice for RTOs whose hairdressing learners are progressing to structured cuts, and SHBHCUT003 training resources can be built around blunt cutting, notching and pressure graduation.
Learners develop skills in consulting with clients, analysing facial features and hair characteristics, selecting graduation techniques, positioning the head for correct angles of lift, sectioning and establishing guidelines, cutting with even tension, finishing to shape and advising on maintenance.
Equip trainers with our SHBHCUT003 RTO training materials and skip developing graduation resources internally. Purchase RTO materials and use the SHBHCUT003 learning materials to structure practice and client services.
Your SHBHCUT003 training resources provide a prepared foundation for creating graduated haircut structures. Purchase RTO materials and start with SHBHCUT003 training materials ready for your salon procedures.
Check the latest unit requirements on training.gov.au before delivery. Your team should contextualise and validate these SHBHCUT003 training materials for its learner cohort, delivery model and selected compliance environment. Use the supplied mapping as a starting point when reviewing your SHBHCUT003 materials against the Standards for RTOs.
SHBHCUT003 Create graduated haircut structures covers consulting with clients and analysing hair and facial characteristics to design and recommend complementary graduated haircuts, then cutting and finishing hair to shape. It applies to hairdressers and barbers with well-developed skills who take responsibility for their own work outcomes.
The unit addresses five core areas:
Learners complete graduated haircuts for three clients and use blunt cutting, notching and pressure graduation cumulatively across those cuts. The tools are developed as compliant learning resources, but assessors should confirm salon access and client suitability.
The Learner Guide explains how finger angle, scissor angle and pressure work together, and the PowerPoint Presentation supports trainer demonstrations.
Yes. The editable files allow your team to include salon diagrams, photos and procedures where contextualisation is permitted.
Yes. Trainers can cluster delivery with related solid and layered cutting units, provided each unit’s evidence requirements are still met.
Yes. Free samples are available so your team can review structure and presentation before purchase.
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SHBHCUT004 Create layered haircut structures
SHBHCUT005 Cut hair using over-comb techniques
SHBHCUT006 Create combined haircut structures
SHBHCUT007 Create combined traditional and classic men's haircut structures
SHBHCUT008 Design and perform creative haircuts
SHBHCUT009 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques





