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Apprentice, Foundation, Youth and other Non-Apprentice intake schedules starting out to March 31, 2020 are shown. New schedules have just been released for intakes starting between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. Note, these intakes are subject to change and additional intakes are yet to be added to some Trades. Please use the schedules' mail icon to contact the institution directly about registration information.

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Hairstylist

Personal Service

Hairstylists shampoo, cut, style and chemically treat hair. They may also provide other services such as scalp treatments and hairpiece services. In some jurisdictions, hairstylists may also provide additional services such as basic natural nail services, basic facial care and ear piercing. Hairstylists may work in hair salons, spas, schools and hair replacement clinics, as well as in the fashion and entertainment industries.

Hairstylist is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

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Quick Facts

  • Requirements:

    The following education is recommended: Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, and Science 10.

     

    The Hairstylist program now involves 2 levels of technical training —with Level 1 taking 10 weeks (300 hours) and Level 2 taking 5 weeks (150 hours) to complete— and has been modified to enable the Red Seal endorsement on the Certificate of Qualification (CofQ). In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 3,600 hours of work-based training.

     

    A new Practical Assessment has been introduced into the program completion requirements. Please refer to the Industry Training Authority link for details on program changes.

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