Occupation Description
Hairstylists shampoo, cut, style and chemically treat hair. They may also provide other services such as scalp treatments and hairpiece services. In some jurisdictions, hairstylists may also provide additional services such as basic natural nail services, basic facial care and ear piercing.
Application Process/Steps
- November 1 - (pre) Spring Break
- look over all th e information below and in the right column - get a good
understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment, reading, math, training, etc
- if you have no questions, please apply for the program(s)
- still have questions? book an appointment to talk to the Principal Benjamin King, to learn more: Booking App
- student competes the SD43 application (top link in the right column)
- submits to your high school counselor (usually in gr 11 for the gr 12 school year)
- (post) Spring Break - late April
- personal interview/conversation with district coordinator
- mid-May into June
- students are conditionally accepted (or not) into programs (notified by email)
- applicable enrolment at the training site is made (by district coordinator)
- counselors will adjust timetables accordingly for following school year
- 5 intakes, 3 days a week
- days depends on intake... subject to some change:
- Sept (Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat)
- Oct (Thurs-Sat)
- Jan (Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat)
- March (Mon-Wed)
- May (Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat)
- 10 months long (no Spring or Summer Breaks)
- 9-hour days: long days from 9.00am to 6.00pm
Student Eligibility
- students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
- students must begin a program prior to June 30 in their graduation year
- ex 1: a grade 12's program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a grade 12 student to participate in
- ex 2: a program will begin in August after a grade 12 has graduated - this is not okay and that current grade 12s should not apply as they will not be accepted
- must have government-issued photo ID that is current/valid on the ITA exam date (ex: a driver's license, BC ID, or passport). No ID = No Test (strictly enforced)
- unfortunately, this program is not available to "International students"
Student Cost
- tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $3,000 for course materials, textbook, tools, UPass, etc
Location & Transportation
- VCC downtown campus (close to BC Place and Rogers Arena)
- Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
- Skytrain is most the most viable transportation option
Pre-Requisites
- plan to complete Language Arts 12
- online?
- summer school?
- while in grade 11?
- other?
- good literacy and numeracy skills
- excellent attendance + lates record while in high school
- ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time
Skills + Attributes
- keen eye for style + design
- strong conversationalist
- creative, with some artist flair
