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Hairstylist - Apprenticeship Level 2
Overview
Current Hairstylists and students who successfully complete the Foundation Program now have the opportunity to become Red Seal Certified. This would require 150 hours of Level 2 designated training, an employer sponsor and passing the Interprovincial Red Seal exams both written and practical.
Next Intake Date
May 27, 2024, to June 27, 2024
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Resolve client concerns and complaints
- Customize haircuts
- Cut facial and nape hair
- Describe the procedure to shave facial and nape hair
- Style up-dos
- Incorporate hair additions
- Chemically relax and straighten hair
- Perform colour correction
- Apply and style wigs and hairpieces
- Use hair extensions
- Develop business and marketing plan for a salon
Admission Requirements
- Indentured in Hairstylist Apprenticeship
- Active Apprenticeship Work Sponsor
- Successful completion of previous level
- This occupation is physically demanding, and reasonable physical conditioning is necessary.
- Professional clothes must be worn to all classes and practicum placements (no jeans).
Minimum of 70% required to receive credential.
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
Hairstylist Foundation - Certificate
Overview
Our Hairstylist Foundation Program uses highly experienced, supportive instructors to develop an intimate learning environment that 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 Skilled Trades BC 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 at Skilled Trades BC.
Youth Train in Trades
The Youth Train in Trades program (YTT) is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit towards their high school graduation. Learn more online at Skilled Trades BC.
For more information speak with your high school guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk College's Industry and Trades administrative assistant.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Follow hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices
- Use and maintain tools and equipment
- Perform client services
- Demonstrate hair and scalp care
- Cut hair using standard tools
- Style hair
- Chemically wave and relax hair
- Colour hair
- Describe the principles of applying wigs, hairpieces and extensions
- Perform routine business operations
Admission Requirements
- Completion of BC grade 10 or equivalent (e.g., GED, ABE Intermediate)
- Consideration will be given to mature individuals: anyone who is not a secondary school graduate (or equivalent) but who will be nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of classes for the term is eligible to attend the college as a mature student.
- 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).
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.