Hairstylist Foundation Certificate

Hairstylist Foundation Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Northern Lights College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Hairstylist Foundation Certificate at Northern Lights College teaches the basics of haircuts, styles, shampoo and scalp treatments, and the training needed to chemically treat hair using colour and permanent treatments. Students also learn business and communication skills for working in a salon environment.

Students complete training according to the provincial Hairstylist Apprenticeship curriculum set by Skilled Trades BC. Northern Lights College states that students are taught in a salon environment for the majority of their 990 hours and are credited with 300 work-based training hours. Students create a personal portfolio and may enroll in the Hairstylist Apprenticeship Program after successful completion and additional work-based training.

Modules

• HAIR 101 – Hairstylist Fundamentals (471 contact hours)
• HAIR 102 – Hairstylist Salon Operations (472 contact hours)
• COSM 101 – Hairstylist Portfolio (24 contact hours)

The minimum requirements for admission in Hairstylist Foundation Certificate at Northern Lights College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Northern Lights College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Northern Lights College as pre-requiste for admission in Hairstylist Foundation Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Complete either A, B, or C:

• A. English and Math
• B. ESTR 037
• C. POWER

English Requirement: One of the following: BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent. BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.

BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent. ENGL 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent. IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Math Requirement: One of the following: BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent. BC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent. BC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent. MATH 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

Science Requirement: One of the following: BC Science 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent. SCIE 030 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

In addition, complete: ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Level with a minimum final grade of 67%, or People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program.

IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/hairstylist-foundation-certificate/

• hairstyling
• technician
• platform artist
• salon management
• cruise ship salon operator
• film stylist
• instructor
• inspector
• examiner
• salesperson

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