TESDA Hairdressing NC II study plan

Map the Core Competency requirements for haircutting against your current skill level and list every gap you find

Demonstrate the four basic cutting lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal forward, diagonal backward) on a mannequin while narrating sectioning and elevation out loud

Identify and label the tools used for each cutting technique, including clippers, shears, razor, and thinning shears, and state one safety rule per tool

Explain the difference between elevation, distribution, and projection using your own words and one mannequin example each

Perform a full blunt and a full layered haircut on mannequins within 60 minutes each, timing each section

Apply at least three texturizing methods (point cutting, slicing, thinning) and record the visual effect of each

Execute a uniform-layer and a graduated cut, documenting section size and elevation for each

State the hair growth patterns, whorls, and cowlicks that change a cutting plan and how you adjust for each

Demonstrate shampooing and conditioning on a mannequin or partner using correct water temperature, massage movements, and scalp observation

Perform a scalp and hair analysis and record hair density, texture, porosity, and scalp condition for three different hair types

Explain the purpose and correct mixing ratio of at least two conditioning treatments and one scalp treatment

List the client-safety checks you perform before any chemical or thermal service and justify each one

Execute a basic blow-dry and a thermal styling service (curling or flat iron) on a mannequin, controlling heat settings for the hair type

Demonstrate at least two updo or long-hair styling techniques and name the pinning and finishing products used

Explain how you would adapt a style for a client with fine, damaged, or very curly hair

Describe the safety and sanitation steps required between clients for tools, capes, and stations

Apply a patch test and explain when it is required before a color or chemical service

Perform a basic single-process color on a mannequin, calculating developer strength and processing time for the target result

Demonstrate a strand test and describe how you would read and record the result

Identify the PPE and ventilation requirements for coloring and chemical relaxing, and list the first-aid response for a chemical splash

Demonstrate receiving a client, confirming the service, and completing a client consultation record

Identify the workplace health and safety hazards in a salon and state the control for each

Explain the correct procedure for handling and disposing of chemical waste and contaminated materials

Demonstrate the steps for maintaining tools, sanitizing implements, and storing supplies according to safety practice

Write and deliver a two-minute spoken explanation of a salon service to a mock client using clear, polite workplace communication

Demonstrate the arithmetic used in a service: mixing ratios, developer dilution, and cost per service, showing your working

Explain how you would respond to a client complaint or an unhappy result, listing the escalation steps

Describe how you record client details and service history accurately and why confidentiality matters

Demonstrate basic workplace digital skills by producing a simple appointment or inventory record

Complete one full mock practical assessment covering consultation, shampoo, cut, style, and cleanup within the time limit

Answer a set of at least 40 mixed practice questions across all three domains and review every wrong answer

Re-demonstrate the two weakest Core skills you identified in week 1 and compare them to your first attempt

Assemble your portfolio of service records, photos, and forms and check it against the assessment checklist