Overview
What you will learn
Graduates of this Hairstylist program at Vancouver Community College will be able to:
- Perform all duties of a hairstylist in accordance with industry health and safety standards related to hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment according to industry standards.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and communication skills with clients and co-workers.
- Identify the structure and functions of the skin and the hair and recognize possible disease and disorders
- Perform shampooing, conditioning and scalp massaging services using the correct manipulations and professional haircare products.
- Demonstrate elevated and non-elevated haircuts using a variety of tools and techniques.
What to expect
The Hairstylist Certificate program is designed to meet the training needs of the Industry and the required training objectives established by the Industry Training Authority (ITA). The Hairstylist program provides a wide range of student learning opportunities in the classroom, salon and workplace settings.
Students will gain hands-on practical experience working with clients in the VCC Salon and Spa. Industry work experience provides students with additional opportunities to apply their knowledge and technical skills in a workplace setting.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hairstylist Foundation
- Classroom instruction is designed for students to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will be applied for success in the VCC Salon and Spa.
- Active student learning and participation is emphasized throughout the program to promote the development of knowledge, technical skills and professional behaviour required for success in the industry.
- Lectures, demonstrations, group work, peer assessment, reflective journaling, and project based learning strategies are used throughout the program to promote student leaning.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start Dates: Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Oct.
Language
English
Credits
41 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Liberal ArtsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 10 English or equivalent.
- Applicants who do not meet the program admission requirements may be admitted based on an interview with the Department leader or representative.
Tuition Fee
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International
9707 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9707 CAD for the full programme during 10 months. -
National
9707 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9707 CAD for the full programme during 10 months.
Living costs for Vancouver
1590 - 2686 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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