Course of Studies

Course Name

HAIR 110 Introduction to Hairdressing

HAIR 152 Infection Control

HAIR 154 Shampoo and Massage I, II

HAIR 156 Trichology and Chemistry

HAIR 158 Hairstyling and Blow Drying I & II
HAIR 160 Communications I & II

HAIR 162 Hair Shaping and Hair Cutting I & I
HAIR 164 Chemical Texturizing I & IL

HAIR 166 Hair Colouring I & IT

HAIR 168 Salon Business and Management IL
HAIR 170 Wigs and Hair Additions

HAIR 172 practicum

Program Summary

Our professional Hairstylist program will teach you
how to become a professional hair stylist, armed
with the skills you need to keep your clients’ tresses
looking sleek all year.

Our professional hairstylist program gives you
detailed training on everything you'll need to know
about getting hair healthy from root to tip and
keeping your clients coming back for more.

GET PROFESSIONAL RESULTS

From hair structure and chemical composition

to colouring and styling, we'll give you a broad
overview, plus train you in workplace and client
communications that you’ll be able to put into
practice in weekly commercial salon practicum. Upon
successful completion of the program, students
receive work base hours of training credit towards
their Red Seal apprenticeship and are eligible to write
the ITA standardized written exam for Foundation
(Level 1) Hairstylist.

— Anunderstanding of sanitation
— Infection control

— Hair and scalp care

— Precision haircutting

— Hairstyling

— Hair colouring

— Chemical texturising

— Client services

— Business managament

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

You will develop skills in hairstylist techniques and
gain knowledge of related areas which will enable
you to perform the work of an operator. You will
receive theoretical and practical skills training
throughout the program including a weekly practicum
at a commercial salon. Learning is accomplished
through practical instruction and your participation
with equipment, tools, and materials used in the
hairdressing trade.

Once you successfully complete the program you

will be awarded a Selkirk College Certificate of
Completion. Students receive work base hours of
training credit towards their Red Seal apprenticeship
and are eligible to write the ITA standardized written
exam for Foundation Level I Hairstylist.

YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES (ACE IT) HIGH
SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAM

This program qualifies for high school transitions.

A program that is designed to help secondary

school students get a head-start on their trades
careers, while earning graduation credit, the BC
Industry Training Authority (ITA) Youth Train in Trades
(formerly known as Accelerated Credit Enrolment in
Industry Training (ACE IT)) program is a perfect way
to learn more about the industry.

Speak with your high school guidance counsellor
to learn more or get in touch with our ITT Admin
Assistant by email at trades@selkirk.ca or phone
1.866.301.6601 ext. 13221.

Hairstylist

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
Nine months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Silver King Campus, Nelson

Admission Requirements

— Graduation from a British Columbia Senior
Secondary School or equivalent.*

— Allapplicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading, writing
and mathematics once they have submitted their
application.

— An interview with an instructor may be required
before commencement of the program.

— Applicants must be non-allergic to the solutions
used in this occupation. This occupation is
physically demanding and reasonable physical
conditioning is necessary and people skills
required.

— Professional clothes must be worn to all classes
and practicums (no jeans).

— Learn more about the math requirements.

*Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19
years or older) who are not Senior Secondary Schoo!
graduates provided they have successfully completed
Grade 70 or equivalent.

Important Dates

2017
— September 5 - Program begins.

— December 15 - Winter break.

2018
— January 2- Program continues.

— May 24 - Program ends.

Careers

Employment success rates have been favourable
with the vast majority of graduates finding relevant
employment within six months of graduation.

Prospects for employment success are greatly
enhanced if graduates are free to relocate to other
areas.

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