WHAT DOES A HAIRSTYLIST DO?

• provides hair care to clients which includes cuts, styling, shampooing, scalp treatments, chemical treatments (e.g. perms, colours) and hairpiece services.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• entering grade 11 or 12
• good employability skills
• strong interest in working with hair
• good hand/eye coordination
• creativity is an asset

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• post-secondary training without the tuition fee
• scholarship opportunities
• 36 graduation credits
• building connections with industry employers
• 300 work-based training hours towards 3150 hours required for Provincial Industry Certification
• students write the Skilled Trades BC Level 1 exam upon completion of the program
• upon successful completion, students will be credited with 1290 hours towards the 3150 required hours for Red Seal endorsement
• student will be registered with the Skilled Trades BC (formerly Industry Training Authority/ITA)

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

• Alpha Secondary School:
• Starting Semester 2 (February) 2023 and Ending Semester 1 (January) 2024

Practicums: Ongoing from April 2023 through January 2024

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• submit an application package
• participate in a program interview