Program
This program is a unique combination of 1520 hours( 76 weeks) theoretical and practical study combined with 1480 hours (74 weeks) of on-the-job salon employment. Training hours are based on 20 hours week/ full time attendance. Co-op employment will be completed in affiliated BC Partner Salons in support of added work experience and on- going employment opportunities in BC, Canada.
Duration
76 weeks
Age
19 years of age
Minimum Qualification:
12 years of secondary study
At least 19 years of age.
A Canadian Secondary School Diploma; a GED certificate, or evidence of successful completion of at least 12 years of secondary study.
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through prior education in English at grade 10 level or higher or through an English language assessment (IELTS 5.5 or evidence in a standard test score equivalency).
Admission Requirements
| 1. IELTS (Academic or general) | 5.5 |
| 2. TOEIC | 85 |
| 3. TOEFL IBT | 46 |
| 4. TOEFL PBT | 310 |
| 5. CELPIP | 6 |
| 6. Duolingo | 85-90 |
| 7. Eiken | Pre-1 |
| 8. Cambridge | FCE+ |
| 9. CEFR (ie tracktest) | B2 |
| 10. PTE | 43-50 |
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of management operations in the beauty industry; including professional skills, trends, and methods for career development.
Methods of Evaluation
Students are assigned lesson studies and given a number of practical score sheets (rubrics) for program tasks development. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical are evaluated as completed through rubrics evaluation sheets, textbook procedures and performance standards established by industry standards competency. Students must maintain a standard of 70% and pass a final written and practical exam to meet the requirements for graduation. Students must makeup failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments.
Program Duration
1520 hours( 76 weeks) theoretical and practical study combined with 1480 hours (74 weeks) of on-the-job salon employment.
Program Organization
| Title of Course | Theory Component # of Hours | Practical Experience Component # of Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Professional Development | 7 hours | 68 hours |
| 2. Salon Ecology | 8 hours | 19 hours |
| 3. Anatomy and Physiology | 17 hours | 20 hours |
| 4. Electricity | 7 hours | 30 hours |
| 5. Chemistry | 9 hours | 200 hours |
| 6. Salon Business | 13 hours | 40 hours |
| 7. Trichology | 12 hours | 75 hours |
| 8. Design Decisions | 6 hours | 100 hours |
| 9. Sculpture | 6 hours | 200 hours |
| 10. Hair Design | 8 hours | 200 hours |
| 11. Wigs and Hair Additions | 5 hours | 10 hours |
| 12. Texture | 6 hours | 100 hours |
| 13. Color | 6 hours | 200 hours |
| 14. Study of Nails | 20 hours | 50 hours |
| 15. Study of Skin | 18 hours | 40 hours |
In class Projects/ extra workshops 148 hours
In class Final Exam Prep ( final week) 20 hrs
Co-op Work Experience(20 hrs weekly) Customer Service and Sales: 1480 Hrs
Total program hours: 3000 hrs: 150 weeks
Subject Matter Outline (Curriculum)
Chapter 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Key points in these educational sessions include healthy body and mind, effective communication and human relations.
Chapter 2: SALON ECOLOGY
Microbiology, infection control and firs aid are the main focus during these very important sessions.
Chapter 3: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
The building blocks of the human body and the basic body systems lead the way to an understanding of cells, tissues, organs, and eight body systems that include the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, digestive, excretory, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, and integumentary systems.
Chapter 4: ELECTRICITY
The vocabulary of electricity, electric current and safety measures are the main content ideas to support electricity in cosmetology. Discussions will include effects of electric current, electrotherapy and light therapy.
Chapter 5: CHEMISTRY
The key points presented in the chemistry session are: matter as it builds to elements and compounds; the pH scale depicting the differences between acid and alkaline properties; and the chemistry of cosmetics pertaining to cosmetic classifications, shampoos, rinses and conditioners, perms, relaxers, curl reformation, hair colour, and product information.
Chapter 6: SALON BUSINESS
An overview of the beauty industry, job search, professional relationships, salon ownership, and salon retailing identify the components that lead to an understanding of salon business.
Chapter 7: TRICHOLOGY
Hair theory, hair care and draping, shampooing and scalp massage are the focus of these specialized sessions about the structure and function of hair. The Service Essentials for effective communication with the client, in addition to infection control and safety measures and tools, supplies and equipment are emphasized.
Chapter 8: DESIGN DECISIONS
The design elements and principles used to compose designs and how to use these two Pivot Point philosophies when adapting hair designs to complement different body and face shapes while also using indicators such as proportion, hair, personality, clothing, and lifestyle are presented in this chapter. In addition, important information on how each of the four Service Essentials support effective client communication and decision-making is provided.
Chapter 9: SCULPTURE
Describing the two ways to analyze the structure of a hair sculpture, the four basic sculpted forms and combination forms, the five main sculpting tools and how each is used to sculpt hair and an explanation on the skills needed to create hair sculptures serve as the highlights for the foundational skills of all hair designs.
Chapter 10: HAIR DESIGN
The theoretical foundations for hair design and the primary techniques for wet design, thermal design and long hair design provide the information necessary to create a design based on form, texture, and direction. Included within the chapter are the hair design tools, supplies, equipment, infection control and safety measures and Service Essentials for ensuring client satisfaction.
Chapter 11: WIGS AND HAIR ADDITIONS
The history, composition, colours, construction, essentials, infection control and safety measures, services, hairpieces and hair addition methods provide the core subject matter for sessions on wigs and hair additions.
Chapter 12: TEXTURE
The theory, techniques and procedures for perming and relaxing along with the tools, supplies, equipment, infection control and safety measures and Service Essentials are offered during this chapter in regard to chemically changing straight hair to curly hair and transforming curly hair to straight hair.
Chapter 13: COLOUR
Colour theory supports how to identify existing hair colour and then change existing hair colour utilizing non oxidative and oxidative colours, developers and lighteners as the key ingredients for successful colour designs. In addition tools supplies equipment, infection control and safety measures and Service Essentials are presented to support this popular service offered in the salon.
Chapter 14: THE STUDY OF NAILS
Nail structure, growth, diseases, disorders, conditions, shapes, essentials, infection control and safety, client consultation, natural and artificial nail care are the primary items of discussion for the sessions on the study of nails. Step-by-step practical procedures are offered for a basic manicure, male manicure, basic pedicure, nail tips, tips with acrylic overlay and sculptured nails.
Chapter 15: THE STUDY OF SKIN
An overview of skin theory, skin care, hair removal, and makeup basics make up the Study of Skin. Specifically, skin theory includes functions of the skin, composition of the skin, types of skin, skin diseases and disorders. Skin care includes massage, facial masks, skin care essentials, infection control and safety, skin care service essentials, and basic facials. Hair removal covers hair removal essentials, infection control and safety, hair removal service essentials, temporary hair removal, basic waxing, and permanent hair removal. Makeup is introduced through facial shapes, colour theory, makeup essentials, infection control and safety, makeup service essentials, makeup techniques and products, and basic makeup applications.
Fee Structure
| International Student Fee | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Application Fee | $650 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Administration Fee | $175 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Text Books | $320 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Materials | $2100 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other | $85 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS | $31,330 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Student (Canadian Permanent Resident) Fee | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Application Fee | $250 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Materials | $2,100 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS | $23,350 | ||||||||||||||||||
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
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