Hairstylist Foundation

Turn your creative edge into a lasting career with limitless opportunity.
Program at a Glance
Length
9 months
Accreditation
Certificate
School
Industry & Trades Training
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Campus
Silver King
Intake Dates
Fall
Contacts
Rob Schwarzer
School Chair
Phone
1 (250) 352-6601
13212
Direct
1 (250) 354-3212
Contact by email
Program 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 online 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.
  • 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
Additional Requirements
  • 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).
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum of 70% average.
Domestic
International
Hairstylist Foundation - Certificate, Year Foundation
Tuition
$ 4,284
Mandatory Fees
$ 452
Student Union Fees
$ 434
Total
$ 5,171
Hairstylist Foundation - Certificate, Year Foundation
Tuition
$ 17,973
Mandatory Fees
$ 571
Student Union Fees
$ 434
Total
$ 18,978

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