1. style and fashion
2. beauty
3. hair care

Plait and twist
hair using basic
techniques
UN10GH6
Y/600/1037
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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.
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Plait and twist hair using
basic techniques
Through this unit you will learn how to use basic plaiting
and twisting techniques following your stylist’s instructions.
You will develop a high level of manual dexterity as you
perfect the art of creating either cornrows, a French plait
and/or two strand twists. This unit is suitable for both
hairdressers and barbers.
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NOS
GH6
Level
1
Credit value
4
GLH
40
Observations
3
External paper(s)
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Plait and twist hair using
basic techniques
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you will:
1. Be able to use safe and effective methods of
working when plaiting and twisting
2. Be able to plait and twist hair
3. Know salon and legal requirements
4. Know how to work safely, effectively and
hygienically when plaiting
Evidence requirements
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 plaiting and twisting hair using
basic techniques.
3.
Your assessor will observe your
performance on at least 3 occasions
which must include observation of:
• a minimum of 5 cornrows
• a single French plait
• a series of small 2 strand twists covering
a minimum of 25% of the head.
4.
From the range, you must show that you
have:
• used all the types of products
• created all the types of plaits and twists.
5.
It is likely most 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.
5. Know the effects of plaiting and twisting on
the hair
6. Know plaiting and twisting techniques, and
the products that are suitable to use
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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.
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Maximum service times
There are no maximum service times that apply
to this unit.
Observations
Outcome 1
Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when
plaiting and twisting
You can:
a. Protect the client’s clothing effectively
throughout the service
b. Position yourself and the client to meet the
needs of the service
c. Keep work area clean and tidy throughout
the service
d. Use working methods that:
- minimise the risk of damage to tools
- minimise the wastage of products
- minimise the risk of cross-infection
- make effective use of working time
- ensure the use of clean resources
- minimise the risk of harm or injury to
self and others
e. Maintain personal standards of health and
hygiene which minimise the risk of crossinfection, infestation and offence to clients
and colleagues
f.
Complete the plaiting and twisting service
within a commercially viable time
*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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Outcome 2
Be able to plait and twist hair
You can:
a. Prepare the client’s hair following
instructions from the stylist
b. Control tools to minimise the risk of damage
to the hair and scalp, client discomfort and
to achieve the desired look
c. Part the sections cleanly and evenly to
achieve the direction of the plait(s) and
twists and secure any hair not being plaited
or twisted
d. Maintain a suitable and even tension
throughout the plaiting and twisting process,
which is comfortable for the client and
adjusted as necessary
e. Apply suitable products, as necessary,
to meet manufacturers’ and stylist’s
instructions
f.
Confirm the client’s satisfaction throughout
and at the end of the service
g. Achieve finished plaits and twists that meet
the direction and balance required and the
stylist’s instructions
*May be assessed through oral questioning.
Observation
Criteria questioned orally
Date achieved
Portfolio reference
Learner signature
Assessor initials
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Range
You must practically demonstrate that you have:
Used all the types of products
Portfolio reference
Sprays
Serums
Gels
Created all the types of plaits and twists
Portfolio reference
A minimum of five cornrows
French plait
Two strand twists covering a minimum of 25% of the head
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Developing knowledge
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:
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Where possible your assessor will integrate
knowledge outcomes into practical observations
through oral questioning.
Observed work
Witness statements
Audio-visual media
Evidence of prior learning or attainment
Written questions
Oral questions
Assignments
Case studies
Achieving the external paper
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
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Assessor initials
Knowledge
Outcome 3
Know salon and legal requirements
You can:
Portfolio reference /
Assessor initials*
a. State the salon's requirements for client preparation
b. State own responsibilities under the current Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations in relation to the use of products
for plaiting and twisting
* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.
Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.
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Outcome 4
Know how to work safely, effectively and hygienically
when plaiting
You can:
Portfolio reference /
Assessor initials*
a. Describe contact dermatitis and how to avoid developing it whilst
plaiting and twisting hair
b. State why it is important to use personal protective equipment
c. List the protective equipment that should be available
d. Describe how the positioning of the client and self can affect the
desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury
e. State the importance of positioning equipment for ease of use
f.
State why it is important to keep the work area clean and tidy
g. Describe safe and hygienic working methods which minimise the
risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation
h. State the importance of maintaining personal hygiene
* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.
Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.
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Outcome 5
Know the effects of plaiting and twisting on the hair
You can:
Portfolio reference /
Assessor initials*
a. State the potential consequences of excessive tension on the hair
b. State what is traction alopecia
c. Describe how to identify the signs of traction alopecia
* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.
Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.
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Outcome 6
Know plaiting and twisting techniques, and the products that
are suitable to use
You can:
Portfolio reference /
Assessor initials*
a. Describe how to shampoo and cleanse the hair for plaited styles
b. Identify how hair texture affects the plaiting process and styling
possibilities
c. Identify how to create cornrows, a French plait and two strand
twists
d. State the importance of sectioning hair accurately when plaiting
and twisting
e. State methods of securing the completed plait and twists
f.
Describe how to handle the hair when plaiting and twisting to
maintain a correct and even tension
g. Describe how to adjust the tension of plaits
h. Identify the types of products available for use with plaits and
twists and when to use them
i.
State the importance of using products economically
* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.
Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.
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