UN2AH19 - VTCT

Cut and shave 

facial hair to 

shape using 

basic techniques 

UN2AH19 

Y/600/1071 

Learner name: 

Learner number:

Statement of unit achievement 

VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, 

Complementary Therapy and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 45 

years of experience. 

VTCT is an awarding body regulated by national organisations including 

Ofqual, SQA, DCELLS and CCEA. 

VTCT is a registered charity investing in education and skills but also giving to 

good causes in the area of facial disfigurement. 

By signing this statement of unit achievement you are confirming that all learning outcomes, assessment 

criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence 

gathered is authentic. 

This statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claiming certification. 

Unit code Date achieved Learner signature 

Assessor tracking table 

Assessor name Assessor signature 

Assessor 

initials 

Assessors 

initials 

IV signature 

(if sampled) 

All assessors using this Record of Assessment book must complete this table. This is required for 

verification purposes. 

Assessor number 

(optional)


Cut and shave facial hair to 

shape using basic techniques 

Through this unit you will develop the ability to reshape 

beards and moustaches on African type hair. Being able to 

identify the condition of your client’s face, skin and facial 

hair will determine which products, tools and techniques 

to use. You will develop a sound knowledge of suitable 

products for home use which will enable you to provide 

your client with good aftercare advice. 

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NOS 

AH19 

Level 

Credit value 

GLH 

2 

4 

40 

Observations 

3 

External paper(s) 

1 

© Habia

Cut and shave facial hair to 

shape using basic techniques 

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements 

On completion of this unit you will: 

1. Be able to use safe and effective methods of 

working when cutting facial hair 

2. Be able to cut and shave beards and 

moustaches to maintain their shape 

3. Understand salon and legal requirements 

4. Understand how to work safely, effectively 

and hygienically when cutting facial hair 

5. Understand how to use tools and equipment 

6. Understand factors that affect facial hair 

cutting and shaving techniques 

7. Understand the aftercare advice to provide 

for clients 

1. Simulation is not allowed for any 

performance evidence within this unit. 

2. You must practically demonstrate in your 

everyday work that you have met the 

standard for cutting and shaving facial hair. 

3. Your assessor will observe your 

performance on at least 3 occasions, 1 

of which must include the reshaping of 

a full beard and 1 of the creation of a 

moustache. 

4. From the range, you must show that you 

have: 

• used all the types of tools and 

equipment listed 

• taken account of all the factors listed 

• cut all the looks listed 

• used all the cutting and shaving 

techniques listed 

• given all the types of advice listed. 

5. It is most likely evidence of your 

performance will be gathered from the 

observations made by your assessor but 

you may be required to produce other 

evidence to support your performance if 

your assessor has not been present. 

6. Knowledge and understanding in this unit 

will be assessed by an external paper. 

The criteria that make up this paper are 

highlighted in white throughout this unit. 

There is one external paper that must be 

achieved. 


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4 

Achieving observations 

and range 

Achieving observation outcomes 

Your assessor will observe your performance 

of practical tasks. The minimum number 

of observations required is indicated in the 

evidence requirements section of this unit. 

Criteria may not always naturally occur during 

a practical observation. In such instances you 

will be asked questions to demonstrate your 

competence in this area. Your assessor will 

document the criteria that have been achieved 

through oral questioning. 

Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all 

criteria have been competently achieved in a 

single client service. 

Achieving range 

The range section indicates what must 

be covered. Ranges must be practically 

demonstrated as part of an observation. Your 

assessor will document the portfolio reference 

once a range has been competently achieved. 


Maximum service times 

The following maximum service times apply to 

this unit: 

Tapered beardline 

(trim) 10 minutes 

Full beard outlines 


Rooftop moustache 


(create) 10 minutes 

Pencil moustache 


(create) 10 minutes 

Lipline moustache 


(create) 10 minutes

Outcome 1 

You can: 

a. Protect the client’s clothing and keep 

their eyes and neck free of hair cuttings 

throughout the service 

b. Keep the work area clean and tidy 

throughout the service 

c. Remove waste immediately at the end of 

the cutting service 

d. Use working methods that: 

- minimise the risk of damage to tools 

and equipment 

- minimise the risk of cross-infection 

- minimise the waste of products 

- make effective use of the working time 

- ensure the use of clean resources 

- minimise harm or injury to yourself 

and others 

e. Maintain personal standards of health 

and hygiene which minimise the risk of 

cross-infection, infestation and offence to 

clients and colleagues 

*May be assessed through oral questioning. 

Observations 

Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when 

cutting facial hair 

f. Identify factors likely to influence the service 

prior to cutting * 

g. Complete the cutting service within a 

commercially viable time 

Observation 

Criteria questioned orally 

Date achieved 

Portfolio reference 

Learner signature 

Assessor initials 

1 2 3 


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6 

Photo courtesy of Wahl (UK) Ltd. 

Outcome 2 

Be able to cut and shave beards and moustaches to maintain 

their shape 

You can: 

a. Prepare the client’s facial hair prior to the 

service 

b. Confirm the client’s satisfaction with the 

agreed look at consultation, during and on 

completion of the service 

c. Establish and follow the beard guideline(s) 

to achieve the required look 

d. Use cutting and shaving techniques which 

take account of the influencing factors to 

achieve the desired look 

e. Position yourself and the client to help 

ensure the accuracy of the cut 

f. Achieve a finished look that is even, 

symmetrical and balanced in relation to the 

client’s facial contour and of an even density 

throughout the shape 

g. Remove any unwanted hair outside the 

desired outline shape 

h. Give the client suitable aftercare advice on 

the maintenance of the look 

*May be assessed through oral questioning. 

Observation 1 2 3 

Criteria questioned orally 

Date achieved 

Portfolio reference 

Learner signature 

Assessor initials 

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You must practically demonstrate that you have: 

Range 

Used all the types of tools and equipment Portfolio reference 

Scissors 

Clippers 

Clipper attachments 

T-liner 

Rotary mesh razor 

Pivot mesh razor 

Taken account of all the factors Portfolio reference 

Hair growth patterns 

In-growing hair 

Skin disorders 

Beard density 

Facial piercing 

Facial contours 

Client wishes 

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Range 

You must practically demonstrate that you have: 

Cut all the looks listed Portfolio reference 

Tapered beardline 

Maximum service time to trim a beard 10 minutes 

Full beard outlines 

Maximum service time to trim beard a 10 minutes 

Rooftop moustache 

Maximum service time to trim a moustache 5 minutes 

Maximum service time to create a moustache 10 minutes 

Pencil moustache 



Lipline moustache 



Used all the cutting and shaving techniques Portfolio reference 

Scissors over comb 

Clipper with attachment 

Clipper over comb 

Freehand 

Dry shave 

Skin tensioning 

Ear hair cutting 

Eyebrow cutting 

Given all the types of advice Portfolio reference 

Time between cuts 

Maintenance of beard shapes 

Suitable homecare equipment 

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Achieving knowledge outcomes 

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor 

on the evidence that needs to be produced. 

Your knowledge and understanding will be 

assessed using the assessment methods listed 

below: 

• Observed work 

• Witness statements 

• Audio-visual media 

• Evidence of prior learning or attainment 

• Written questions 

• Oral questions 

• Assignments 

• Case studies 

Achieving the external paper 

Developing knowledge 

Where possible your assessor will integrate 

knowledge outcomes into practical observations 

through oral questioning. 

The external paper will test your knowledge of the criteria highlighted in white. A pass mark of 

70% must be achieved. Criteria not achieved will be identified to your tutor/assessor. You will 

then be orally questioned or asked to produce other forms of evidence as all unit criteria must be 

achieved. 

Your assessor will complete the table below when the 70% pass mark has been achieved. 

Paper Date achieved Assessor initials 

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Knowledge 

Outcome 3 

Understand salon and legal requirements 

You can: 

a. Describe the salon’s requirements for client preparation 

b. Describe the salon's expected service times for cutting facial hair 

to shape 

c. Describe the salon’s and legal requirements for disposal of waste 

materials 

d. Describe own responsibilities under the current Electricity at Work 

Regulations 

e. Identify any limitations placed on the use of razors by local by-laws 

and legislation 

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. 

Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external paper. 


Portfolio reference / 

Assessor initials*

Outcome 4 

Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically 

when cutting facial hair 

You can: 

a. List the protective equipment that should be available 

b. Explain why it is important to protect clients from hair clippings 

c. Describe how the position of the client and yourself can affect the 

desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury 

d. Identify the safety considerations which must be taken into account 

when cutting facial hair 

e. Explain why it is important to avoid cross-infection and infestation 

f. Explain why it is important to keep the work area clean and tidy 

g. Compare the methods of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilisation 

used in barber shops 

h. Describe methods of working safely and hygienically and which 

minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation 

i. Explain the importance of maintaining personal hygiene 




Assessor initials* 


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Outcome 5 

Understand how to use tools and equipment 

You can: 

a. Describe methods of cleaning and maintaining tools and 

equipment 

b. Explain how to safely use tools and equipment 

c. Explain how to level and test clippers 

d. Explain the size of clipper blades and attachments available and 

the effects that these achieve 





Assessor initials*

Outcome 6 

Understand factors that affect facial hair cutting and shaving 

techniques 

You can: 

a. Describe the factors that must be taken into consideration prior 

to cutting (including hair growth patterns, in-growing hair, skin 

disorders, beard density, facial piercing, facial contours, client 

wishes) and how they can affect the way the facial hair is cut and 

shaved 

b. Explain the importance of cutting the beard outline to follow the 

contours of the face 

c. Describe how to neaten beards 

d. Describe how to create basic moustache shapes 

e. Explain the importance of consulting with clients throughout the 

cutting process 

f. Explain when to cut facial hair using freehand, scissors over comb, 

clipper with attachment and clipper over comb cutting techniques 

g. Explain the reasons for establishing and following outlines 

h. Describe methods of working to create a symmetrical and balanced 

look 

i. Explain the importance of considering density and working with the 

natural growth patterns of the facial hair 

j. Compare the result of cutting against and with the natural hair 

growth direction 

k. State the average rate of hair growth 

l. Describe the effects of continual close cutting on black skin 

m. Explain the potential risk of in-growing hair resulting from continual 

close cutting 




Assessor initials* 


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Outcome 7 

Understand the aftercare advice to provide for clients 

You can: 

a. State the recommended time interval between cuts 

b. Explain how the hair texture affects styling possibilities 

c. Describe the maintenance requirements for beards and 

moustaches 

d. Describe the equipment and products to use for home care and 

those to avoid and why 

e. Explain how to give effective advice and recommendations to 

clients 





Assessor initials*

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