Course of Studies

Course Name Credit
HAIR 110 Introduction to Hairdressing On Campus 15
HAIR 152 Infection Control On Campus 1
HAIR 154 Shampoo and Massage I, II On Campus 1
HAIR 156 Trichology and Chemistry On Campus 3
HAIR 158 Hairstyling and Blow Drying I, II, IT On Campus 6
HAIR 160 Communications I, II, IIL On Campus 1
HAIR 162 Hair Shaping and Hair Cutting I, If, IT On Campus 6
HAIR 164 Chemical Texturizing I, II, IIT On Campus 6
HAIR 166 Hair Colouring I, IL, III On Campus 6
HAIR 168 Salon Business and Management IL, III On Campus 1
HAIR 170 Wigs and Hair Additions On Campus 1
HAIR 172 practicum On Campus 6
Total 39.5

Program Summary

Our professional Hairdressing 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 hairdressing 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.

— Hair colouring and chemical texturizing

— Hair shaping, cutting, styling and blow drying

— Practicum placements

— Salon business, management and communications
— Shampoo and massage

— Trichology and chemistry

— Wigs and hair additions

EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS
— Cruise ship salon operator

— Examiner / Inspector

— Film stylist

Hairstylist

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— Instructor

— Platform artist

— Salesperson

— Salon management and ownership
— Technician

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

You will develop skills in hairstyling 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 and are eligible to write the Industry
Training Authority Certificate of Qualification exam.

ACE IT HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAMS

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) 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 or phone 1.866.301.6601 ext.
13221.

Hairdressing

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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 School

graduates provided they have successfully completed
Grade 10 or equivalent.

Important Dates

2016
— September 6 - Program begins.
— December 16 - Winter break.

2017
— January 3 - Program continues.
— May 25 - 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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