Program Summary

Selkirk College’s Hairstylist Program provides you
with knowledge and skills to turn your creative edge
into a lasting career with limitless opportunity.

Our Hairstylist Foundation Program uses highly

experienced, supportive instructors to develop an
intimate learning environment which teaches the
required classroom theory and hands-on training.

GET PROFESSIONAL RESULTS

From hair care and equipment upkeep to exploring
the latest trends in colour and style, Selkirk College
will give you a comprehensive overview while
teaching you to build strong workplace and client
relationships. Practice your classroom learning with
real clients in the salon on the Silver King Campus
and in a weekly commercial salon practicums. You
will learn about:

— Hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices
— Use and maintenance of tools and equipment
— Client services

— Hair and scalp care

— Haircutting

— Hairstyling

— Chemical waving and relaxing of hair

— Hair colouring

— Specialized services

— Business management

Students successfully completing the Selkirk College
Hairstylist Foundation Program will have earned the
hours and training required to receive the Industry
Authority Certificate of Completion of the Level

1 Foundation Program. Subsequent training can
help earn the Level 2 Foundation and the Red Seal
Certificate of Qualification. Learn more online at
Industry Training Authority.

selkirk.ca/programs

Admission Requirements

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

— All applicants 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 have developed interpersonal
and intrapersonal skills. Strong "people skills" are
a must.

— Applicants must be non-allergic to the solutions
used in this occupation.

— This occupation is physically demanding and
reasonable physical conditioning is necessary.

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

— Learn more about the math requirements.

*Consideration may be given to mature students
who have not graduated from high school but have
demonstrated they have the adequate assets to help
achieve success in this program.

Careers

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

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

EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS
— Hairstylist

— Salon management and ownership
— Technician

— Platform artist

— Salesperson

— Instructor

— Film stylist

— Cruise ship salon operator

— Examiner / Inspector

Hairstylist

selkirk.ca/hairstylist

LENGTH OF STUDY:
9 Months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Silver King Campus, Nelson

Contacts

TRADES ADMISSIONS
Registration Contact

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 13204
Direct: 250.354.3204

Fax: 250.352.3180

Email: trades@selkirk.ca

ROB SCHWARZER

School Chair

Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 13212
Direct: 250.354.3212

Email: rschwarzer @selkirk.ca

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