Hairstylist [Apprenticeship] HSA
This program is only available to apprentices who hold a training agreement with a salon.
- This program is offered as a part-time evening program, where apprentices continue to work, but take classes from February to June ( level 1) and September to January (level 2).
- Classes are Monday and Tuesday nights from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- Each level runs for 20 weeks, or 240 hours in length.
Holland Code: AES (Artistic, Enterprising, Social)
What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?
Apprenticeship programs are run at Fanshawe College in partnership with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. You can not apply to an apprenticeship program through the Ontario Colleges Application Service. When an apprentice has been in the salon for a year they will get a seat offer (letter form) from the MTCU offering them a seat in our Level 1 Apprentice Program. The employer must register you as an apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. For more information on the process, please see please see the Fanshawe Apprenticeship website.
Arts & Literacy A grade 12 English course would be beneficial academic preparation for this program.
Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, email, Internet)
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- Patience and a desire to be helpful
- Physical stamina to stand all day and sometimes go without breaks
- The ability to keep up to date with new hair fashions, supplies, equipment and technology
- A professional appearance
- Enjoy working with people
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
Graduates of this program may go on to become a
Hair stylist.
Places you may find yourself employed include
Hair salons, spas, or self-employed.
Typical working conditions for this kind of work
- Hairstylists work indoors in a clean environment.
- They must stand all day and sometimes work through their breaks.
- They may be required to work weekends and evenings, and put in extra hours at peak times.
Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace
- Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
- Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
- Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- Schedule client appointments.
- Color, bleach and tone, perform high lights, using a applicator bottle, brush or foils.
- Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
- Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
- Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
- Develop new styles and techniques.
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
Links to learn more about apprenticeship in general
- www.apprenticesearch.com
- The Apprenticeship Network
- Apprenticetrades.ca
- Ontario College of Trades
- Employer apprenticeship incentives
Links to learn more about this apprenticeship program
- Ontario College of Trades (OCOT)
- Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
- Allied Beauty Association (ABA)
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities codes the hairstyling occupation as 332A.
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 6341 Hairstylists and barbers
The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.
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Last Modified: June 4, 2024