Hairstyling (Fast Track) | St. Clair College
Fast Track
Program Code: T914
Status: Waitlisted
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Two Year - Ontario College Diploma
Delivered in less than 1 year
Starts: September

Emergency Alternate Delivery Plan:
Winter 2024 Emergency Alternate Delivery

Contact:
Marcy McIntosh
519-972-2727 ext. 4391

Program Overview

Hairstylists are capable of advanced cutting techniques on both male and female clients, hair textured services (perming and chemical hair relaxing) hair colouring, colour correction, foiling techniques including current colour trends. In addition, stylists create “updo” styling for bridal and prom work, braiding and extension installation and maintenance.

Program Highlights

  • Clinical and lab experience.
  • Students can earn credits towards apprenticeship.
  • Industry specific field trips and involvement in community charity events.
  • Students who have successfully completed their 1500 hours of in-school training will receive a diploma and apply those hours towards the Ministry required 3,500 total hours which includes 2000 hours of on the job training as a Registered Apprentice prior to challenging the Certificate of Qualification exam.

Career Opportunities

A typical entry-level position involves being an assistant to a stylist with the opportunity to build a clientele and begin working independently as a junior stylist within a salon. There is excellent potential for advancement with self-employment as an option, salon manager, trainer, industry sales representative, educator or platform artist.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

For more information, see the Admission Procedures document on the Registrar's Office page.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
HDR150
Ethics, Regulation And Policy
1
HDR151
Health & Safety I
3
HDR152
Professional Development
1
HDR153
Client Service
2
HDR154
Prep. Procedures & Treatments
6
HDR155
Cut Hair I
3
HDR135
Style Hair I
8
HDR157
Permanent Wave Hair I
6
HDR158
Colour & Lighten Hair I
4
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
HDR252
Health & Safety II
1
HDR250
Entrepreneruial Skills I
2
HDR255
Cut Hair II
7
HDR235
Style Hair II
6
HDR257
Permanent Wave Hair II
5
HDR259
Chemically Relax Hair I
3
HDR258
Colour & Lighten Hair II
10
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
HDR350
Entrepreneurial Skills II
4
HDR355
Cut Hair III
7
HDR335
Style Hair III
5
HDR359
Chemically Relax Hair II
5
HDR358
Colour & Lighten Hair III
8
HDR351
Hair Additions
5
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3

Past Cohorts:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
HDR150 Ethics, Regulation And Policy 1
HDR151 Health & Safety I 3
HDR152 Professional Development 1
HDR153 Client Service 2
HDR154 Prep. Procedures & Treatments 6
HDR155 Cut Hair I 3
HDR135 Style Hair I 8
HDR157 Permanent Wave Hair I 6
HDR158 Colour & Lighten Hair I 4
FAS104G The World Of Fashion 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
HDR252 Health & Safety II 1
HDR250 Entrepreneruial Skills I 2
HDR255 Cut Hair II 7
HDR235 Style Hair II 6
HDR257 Permanent Wave Hair II 5
HDR259 Chemically Relax Hair I 3
HDR258 Colour & Lighten Hair II 10
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
HDR350 Entrepreneurial Skills II 4
HDR355 Cut Hair III 7
HDR335 Style Hair III 5
HDR359 Chemically Relax Hair II 5
HDR358 Colour & Lighten Hair III 8
HDR351 Hair Additions 5
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2023-2024 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Hairstyling (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 53400)

  1. Ethics, Regulation and Policy - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to complete all work in adherence to professional ethics, government regulations, workplace standards and policies, and according to manufacturer’s specifications as applicable.
  2. Health and Safety - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to facilitate the provision of healthy and safe working environments and perform sanitization procedures in accordance with related health regulations and legislation.
  3. Entrepreneurial Skills - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply entrepreneurial skills to the operation and administration of a hair stylist business.
  4. Professional Development - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to adapt to various and changing technologies, applications and procedures in the hair styling industry, and develop and present a plan outlining future professional development.
  5. Client Service - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to develop and use client service strategies that meet and adapt to individual client needs and expectations.
  6. Preparatory Procedures and Treatments - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to select and administer preparatory procedures and/or treatments to the hair and scalp using individually selected products to meet the expectations of the client.
  7. Cut Hair - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to identify, select and use a variety of tools to cut hair according to the needs and expectations of the client.
  8. Style Hair - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to select and use standard and specialized techniques to effectively style wet and dry hair.
  9. Permanent Wave - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to perform a permanent wave using current and relevant methods according to hair type and style.
  10. Chemically Relax Hair - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to chemically relax hair by selecting and applying relevant knowledge of, and skills with, chemical products and techniques in order to meet the needs and expectation of the client.
  11. Colour and Lighten Hair - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to colour, lighten, tone, highlight and lowlight hair, and/or remove pigment to the level of colour desired.
  12. Hair Additions - The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to compare and contrast fibre types, application procedures, specialized tools, and maintenance procedures when working with hair additions.

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