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HSAP 1100: Hairstylist Level 1 Apprenticeship
Effective date
January 2018
Department
Hair Apprenticeship
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course is intended for apprentices seeking to enter the hair industry and provides students with a thorough up-to-date hairstylist training experience with both fundamental theory and practical techniques. It includes customized cutting and shaving, style up-dos and additions, chemical straightening and colour correction. It also incorporates business practices. Students train in classrooms and a state of the art salon at VCC's Downtown campus, with ample opportunity to practice their skills and to demonstrate their knowledge.
Upon completion of this course apprentices will seek sponsorship and enter into the industry with an increased and comprehensive skill set. Students will then be eligible to enroll in the Hairstylist Level 2 Apprenticeship course once they have completed the SkilledTradesBC standardized written exam.
Credits
12.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Students must be registered in the hairstylist trade and have an active apprenticeship record with SkilledTradesBC.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the importance of sanitation & disinfection when working in a salon environment and sanitize, disinfect tools and equipment correctly
- Describe, use and maintain different types of tools and equipment used for cutting, styling, colouring, perming and business needs
- Describe and demonstrate effective communication with clients and co-workers including consultations and analysis
- Prepare, shampoo, massage and condition hair and scalp using correct techniques
- Identify and cut hair using specific tools and techniques
- Prepare, Style and finish hair looks and trends
- Chemically wave and perm hair
- Identify, prepare, colour and bleach hair and describe the procedure for colour correction
- Describe the principles of applying and styling wigs, hair pieces and extensions
- Identify all salon business operations, financial transactions, inventory, and marketing strategies
- Demonstrate conflict management skills to assisted in the resolution of client concerns and complaints
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 86
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 214
Total Hours: 300
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 214
Total Hours: 300
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include; classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussion and hand on practical
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Composed of three assignments worth 10% each |
|
Lab Work |
70 |
Composed of seven practical assessment worth 10% each |
Course topics
- - Hygiene, Sanitation and Disinfection Practices - Use and Maintenance of Tools - Client Services - Hair and Scalp Care - Hair Cutting - Hair Styling - Chemical Waving and Relaxing of Hair - Hair Colouring - Specialized Services - Business Management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.