Courses
HAIR 100T Hygiene, Sanitation, and Disinfection Practices
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hygiene, sanitation, and disinfection practices within the salon industry. Topics include salon ecology, microbiology, principles of infection control, and basic first aid. Students will perform general trade practices that include sanitizing and disinfecting tools and equipment and maintaining a safe and hygienic salon environment. HAIR 100T was formerly called HAIR 137T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 101T Use and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to use and maintenance of tools and equipment associated with the salon industry. Topics include the use and maintenance of single-use tools, cutting tools, styling tools, colouring tools, perm/relaxing tools, client capes, sanitizing and disinfecting equipment, major equipment, and office equipment. HAIR 101T was formerly called HAIR 137T HAIR 141T HAIR 146T HAIR 166T HAIR 156T HAIR 196T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 102T Client Services
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to client services. Topics include personal and professional development, redefining character, communicating with confidence, planning for success, building a clientele, and creating an exceptional guest experience. Using appropriate client communication skills, students will perform design decisions based on the guiding principles of design composition and adaptability. HAIR 102T was formerly called HAIR 176T, HAIR 186T, HAIR 196T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 103T Hair and Scalp Care
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hair theory, hair care and evaluation, draping, shampooing and scalp massage. Topics include hair formation; evaluation; hair loss and common hair and scalp conditions; and infection control and safety. Students will perform evaluation, draping, shampooing and conditioning services, and scalp massage services on live clients. HAIR 103T was formerly called HAIR 137T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 104T Hair Cutting
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hair cutting and sculpture. Topics include sculpture transformation and design and essential sculpting techniques. Students will perform hair sculpture on a variety of hair textures and types on mannequins and live models before advancing towards combination forms, men's sculpting theory, and cutting facial and nape hair. HAIR 104T was formerly called HAIR 141T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 105T Hair Styling
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to the art and design of hair styling. Topics include the art of hair design; the use and handling of professional tools; basic and advanced wet and thermal hair design techniques; and long hair design. Students will regularly perform hairstyling services on both mannequins and live models. HAIR 105T was formerly called HAIR 146T; HAIR 147T; HAIR 148T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 106T Chemical Waving and Relaxing of Hair
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to chemical waving and relaxing of hair. Topics include perming and texture transformations; design decisions; basic perming techniques; perm patterns such as rectangle pattern, bricklay pattern, and contour pattern; and basic relaxing theory including relaxing principles, results, and guidelines. HAIR 106T was formerly called Hair 156T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 107T Hair Colouring
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hair colouring. Topics include the possibilities of colour, the Law of Colour, and basic colour design which includes essential colour design formulation and techniques. Students progress towards advanced colour design including the procedures and performance of colour correction. HAIR 107T was formerly called HAIR 166T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 108T Specialized Services
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to specialized services. Topics include the principles of applying wigs and hairpieces, and the principles of using hair extensions. HAIR 108T was formerly called HAIR 138T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 109T Business Management
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to business management within the salon industry. Topics include recognizing changes in the industry and the impact on business practices; employing current practices and techniques to market products and services. Student will perform salon operations, complete financial transactions, maintain products inventory, and market products and services. HAIR 109T was formerly called HAIR 137T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 110T Experiential Learning: Salon Module
This course provides students with an opportunity to enhance their skills and build their confidence in a teaching salon while under the supervision of instructional faculty. Students will be inspired by guest artists through a series of workshops, complete a two-week industry placement, and carry out a variety of receptionist duties related to the salon's daily operation.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program.
HAIR 125T Integrated Salon Experience
Students will apply their knowledge and skills in a recognized professional salon.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 137T Theory II
A continuation of Hair 136T. Topics include a written assessment of hair colouring set 3, hair colouring set 4, people skills, chemical hair relaxing. Includes a combined final exam for Level Two from the above assessments.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 138T Theory III
Topics include a written assessment of wigs and hair additions, study of the nails, study of the skin, and electricity. Includes a final exam composed of questions from all three levels.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 142T Hair Shaping II
A continuation of HAIR 141T with additional topics focusing on combination cuts, men's cutting, finishing, and texturizing techniques.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 143T Hair Shaping III
A continuation HAIR 142T with particular emphasis on uniform and circle hair cuts.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 147T Hair Styling and Design II
A continuation of HAIR 146T, with additional topics of design decisions, creating styles to suit the client, professional finishing techniques, and products to achieve the desired styles for various hair types and lengths.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 148T Hair Styling and Design III
A continuation of HAIR 147T, focusing on demonstrating designs and styles to achieve a professional appearance.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 157T Chemical Texturizing II
A continuation of HAIR 146T with more emphasis placed on styles, techniques, and current fashions.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 158T Chemical Texturizing III
A continuation of Hair 157T.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 167T Hair Colouring II
A continuation of HAIR 166T, with more emphasis on permanent colours, lighteners, and fillers as well as focusing on techniques and trends used in current fashion.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 168T Hair Colouring III
A continuation of HAIR 167T, with emphasis placed on client colour consultation, colour selection, and formulation of mixtures as well as practical application and technique.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 177T Professional Development and Employability Skills II
A continuation of 176T with the addition of a two-week in-salon practicum component.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 178T Professional Development and Employability Skills III
A continuation of 177T with an additional two week in-salon practicum component.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 187T Client Services II
A continuation of HAIR 186T with emphasis on professional relationships with clients while demonstrating client services in a professional manner.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 188T Client Services III
A continuation of HAIR 187T.
Prerequisite: Admission to Certificate Program.
HAIR 197T Salon Business II
A continuation of HAIR 196T.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 198T Salon Business III
A continuation of HAIR 197T.
Prerequisite: Admission into Certificate Program.
HAIR 200T Hairstylist Apprenticeship Level 2
This course is second level of technical training for the Hairstylist Apprenticeship program. Topics include client service, hair cutting, hair styling, chemical relaxing of hair, hair coloring, specialized services, and business management.
Prerequisite: Registered as a Hairstylist Apprentice with the Industry Training Authority. Successful completion of Hairstylist Level 1 Technical Training.
HAIR 202U HAIRDRESSING UPGRADERS
This is general upgrading as requested by the applicant. The topic they wish to upgrade will be part of the current curriculum.
Prerequisite: Must be a journeyperson or be working towards a journeyperson ticket.
HAIR 203U HAIRDRESSING UPGRADERS
This is general upgrading as requested by the applicant. The topic they wish to upgrade will be part of the current curriculum.
Prerequisite: Must be a journeyperson or be working towards a journeyperson ticket.
HAIRH 100T Safety-Related and Hygienic Functions
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hygiene, sanitation, and disinfection practices within the salon industry. Topics includes salon ecology, microbiology, principles of infection control, and basic first aid. Students will perform general trade practices that include sanitizing and disinfecting tools, equipment and maintaining a safe and hygienic salon environment. HAIRH 100T was formerly called HAIR 100T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 101T Tools and Equipment
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to use, and maintenance of tools and equipment associated with the salon industry. Topics include the use, maintenance, and health and safety procedures of single-use tools, manual, electric tools, and major salon equipment. HAIRH 101T was formerly called HAIR 101T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 102T Communication Techniques
A study of effective communication techniques and industry expectations around professionalism. Students will learn how to demonstrate professional behavior and communication skills with clients, and coworkers. Topics include personal and professional development, communicating with confidence, and using appropriate industry communication skills. HAIRH 102T was formerly called HAIR 102T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 103T Hair and Scalp Conditions
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hair and scalp theory, hair care and respond to hair and scalp concerns. Topics include; hair formation, evaluation, hair loss, common hair and scalp conditions, and hair and scalp response to salon products and services. HAIRH 103T was formerly called HAIR 103T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 104T Shampoo and Condition Hair and Scalp
A study of the theoretical and practical knowledge of preparing and performing shampooing and scalp massage. Topics include; hair and scalp evaluation, draping, shampooing and conditioning services and scalp massage services on live clients. HAIRH 104T was formerly called HAIR 103T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 105T Style Wet Hair
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to styling wet hair. Topics include; the use and handling of professional styling tools, base control, movement and direction of hair and performing wet set designs on mannequins and live models. HAIRH 105T was formerly called HAIR 105T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 106T Experiential Learning 1: Salon Module
An introduction to performing practical skills on live models in our Teaching and Learning Salon. Students will build their confidence and skills on live models while under the supervision of instructional faculty. Students will perform a variety of receptionist duties related to the salons daily operation. HAIRH 106T was formerly called HAIR 110T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 107T Client Services
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to client services. Topics include; prepare for client service, perform consultations to determine client service, determine client design decisions, and documentation of client service. HAIRH 107T was formerly called HAIR 102T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 108T Facial and Nape Hair
A study of the theoretical and practical principals related to trimming and removing nape and facial hair. Topics include; skin analysis, tools and techniques used to remove facial and nape hair, safety procedures and protocols, and design decisions to ensure client satisfaction. HAIRH 108T was formerly called HAIR 104T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 109T Style Dry Hair
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge of preparing and styling dry hair. Topics include; styling and finish aids for dry hair, tools and equipment used to style, and finish dry hair. Students will perform dry hairstyling on both mannequins and clients. HAIRH 109T was formerly called HAIR 105T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 110T Chemical Texture Service
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to chemical waving. Topics include; design decisions; hair evaluation, perm tool(s), physical and chemical aspects of perming. Students will perform chemical texture services on mannequins and live models. HAIRH 110T was formerly called Hair 106T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program
HAIRH 111T Colour Hair
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hair coloring. Topics include; the Law of Colour, colour design decisions, essential color formulating guidelines and application techniques. Students will perform color services on mannequins and live models. HAIRH 111T was formerly called HAIR 107T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 112T Experiential Learning 2: Salon Module
A continuation of students practicing their skills on live models in our Teaching and Learning Salon. Students will continue to build their confidence and skills on live models while under the supervision of instructional faculty. Students will be inspired by guest artists and complete an in salon practicum. HAIRH 112T was formerly called HAIR 110T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 114T Lighten Hair
A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of lightening hair. Topics include; hair color theory in relation to lightening hair, professional product knowledge, and color placement techniques used when lightning hair. Students will practice hair lightening techniques on mannequins and live models in the teaching salon. HAIRH 114T was formerly called HAIR 107T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 115T Colour Correction
A study of the theoretical knowledge related to hair colour correction. Topics include; hair colour theory in relation to colour correction, process used to achieve desired outcome, and profession hair colour product knowledge. HAIRH 115T was formerly called HAIR 107T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 116T Hair Extensions, Wigs, and Hair Pieces
A study of theoretical and practical knowledge related to hair extensions, wigs, and hair pieces. Topics include the principles of selecting, measuring, applying, customizing, and maintaining hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces. HAIRH 116T was formerly called HAIR 108T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 117T Business Fundamentals
A study of the theoretical and practical knowledge related to business fundamentals within the salon industry. Topics include; setting career goals, developing self marketing tools, resume writing and interview techniques. Students will perform front-end responsibilities which include client interaction, scheduling, financial transactions, retail inventory and marketing strategies. HAIRH 117T was formerly called HAIR 109T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.
HAIRH 118T Experiential Learning 3: Salon Module
A continuation of students practicing their skills on live models in our Teaching and Learning Salon. Students will continue to build their confidence and skills on live models while under the supervision of instructional faculty. Students will be inspired by guest artists and complete an in salon practicum. HAIRH 118T was formerly called HAIR 110T; credit will not be granted for both courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Hairstylist Foundation Program.