SRSS Handbook 2012_13.pdf - Steinbach Regional Secondary ...

HAIRSTYLING MAJOR
Hairstyling provides a variety of hair services for the customer. Hair care such as permanent waves,
haircutting, hairstyling, hair treatment, permanent coloring, straightening and beard trimming are just a
few of the areas relating to Hairstyling.
A hairstylist suggests a hairstyle according to a person’s physical features and is influenced by today’s
current styles. A hairstylist should be a good communicator in order to interpret the client’s needs, be it
styling, trimming and tapering, shampooing, scalp treatments; curling the hair with rollers and clips or
thermal methods. A stylist cleans, shapes and polishes fingernails; shapes, trims and colours moustaches
and beards. Other beauty services include shaping and colouring eyebrows and eyelashes, applying
straightening solutions, hair extensions, as well as skin care and make-up application. A hairstyling
student will also learn the importance of workplace health and safety as well as personal and public
hygiene.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A student entering the course should be in good health and have good physical stamina. If a student has
a bad back or weak knees this course is not recommended. The work is strenuous and the student must
be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to move arms, hands, and fingers; have good vision and
hearing (normal or corrected); be non-allergic to hair or chemical solutions; be able to distinguish colours
and read directions; be friendly and congenial with customers and fellow students.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
All students entered in this program are required to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment
while working in both the classroom and the salon: Black medical scrubs, closed-toe shoes with rubber
sole (no slipper/moccasin, or UGG type shoes), other required equipment will be provided by the
department. Please refer to the course outline for further details or contact the instructor of the course.
GRADUATES:
The SRSS hairstyling program is an accredited (#AC – 101) Hairstyling Trade under the Apprenticeship &
Trades Qualification Act. Graduates of this program may continue into the apprenticeship program
providing they meet the eligibility requirements. Students must acquire a total of 1400 hours of in school
instruction and complete the program with minimum of 70% in both the theory and practical portions of
the program. To become a fully certified hairstylist, students will be required to fulfill the apprenticeship
requirements as set out by the Apprenticeship & Trades Board.
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 1 cr. English 1 cr. English 1 cr.
Geography 1 cr. History of Canada 1 cr. Mathematics 1 cr.
Mathematics 1 cr. Mathematics 1 cr. Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr.
Science 1 cr. Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr.
Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr. HSA4AT Salon Mgmt. 1 cr.
HSA3AT Perm. Wave 1 cr. HSA4BT Adv. Hairstyling 1 cr.
HSA2AT Hairstyling 1 cr. HSA3BT Hair Cutting 1 cr. HSB4AT Adv Haircutting 1 cr.
HSA2BT Basic Hair 1 cr. HSB3AT Hair Colouring 1 cr. HSB4BT Certificate Prep. 1 cr.
HSB2AT Hair & Styling 1 cr. HSB3BT Hairstyling 1 cr.
HSB2BT Salon Services 1 cr.
Hairstyling Course descriptions p. 52 -53
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