PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Hairdressing Foundations Course (990 hours) includes all facets of wet and dry hair styling as well as techniques in up-dos. Students will be trained by qualified hairstylists/instructors, to gain knowledge in advanced modern color techniques, color correction, creative custom foiling applications and hair lightening. Training in texture services includes an application of modern perming techniques. The hair cutting segment provides the foundation for modern cutting and texturizing techniques, razor and clipper cutting.
Students will pay a $250.00 deposit to Keystone upon acceptance into the program to secure their spot in the program. Please refer to Keystone Dismissal Policy, Attendance Policy and other pertinent information outlined in the Student Handbook.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Hairstylists are one of the more in demand trades currently out there. It is a profession that you can easily start off in a salon, build a clientele and eventually start your own business.
Past graduates have worked for salons in town such as;
Great Clips, First Choice Haircutters, Indigo Lounge, Kurt Claude Bigler, Roots the Salon, The Ironside Salon
APPRENTICESHIP DETAILS
A Hairstylist apprentice must complete a 2-year program including 3600 workplace hours and 450 in-school hours of training. After completion and achievement of a passing grade, the apprentice will hold the B.C. Certificate of Apprenticeship, B.C. Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification with Inter provincial Standard Endorsement.
By completing the Train In Trades Keystone College program you cover 1290 hours towards the Trade.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Keystone College
2720 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC
(250) 871-8300
How do I get started?
- Meet with the Career Teacher at your school
- Plan your Grade 11 & 12 classes
- Complete a SD71 District Train In Trades Application
- Meet with a Work Experience coordinator to set up a work experience placement
- Sign up for S.T.E.P.
- Apply for a Trades Sampler program
- Meet with your school counselor to ensure you are programmed into the right courses
How should I timetable my courses?
Below is a sample timetable showing the pathway and required courses needed between Grade 10 – 12 so a student could take the Hairdressing Program at Keystone College in their Grade 12 year.
| Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
|
English 10 |
English 11 Science 11 Elective 11 Elective 11/CLE11 |
English 12 CLC/Capstone Elective 12 Elective 12 |
| Socials 10 Science 10 PE10 Elective 10/Elective 10 |
Math 11 Socials 11 or 12 Elective 11 Elective 11 |
Keystone College Comox Valley Location Counts as Grade 12 Electives |
Who can/do I talk to?
G.P. Vanier Career Office
Phone: 250-338-2110
Career Teacher: Ross Jamison
Career Coordinator: Kelley Giorgianni
Mark R. Isfeld Career Office
Phone: 250-334-4628
Career Teacher: Peter Lineger
Career Coordinator: Randy James
Highland Career Office
Phone: 250-339-5525
Career Teacher: Jacques Nijhof
Career Coordinator: Tracey.MvKinney
Glacier View Career Office
Phone: 250-338-2752
Career Coordinator: Dawn Stevens
District Trades Coordinator
Steve Claassen
Cell: 250-897-5632
Email: Steve Claassen@sd71.bc.ca
HAIRDRESSING/TRADES APPLICATION FORMS
If you will complete any of the following applications digitally, make sure you download and save them to your computer first before completing. You can use the Fill & Sign feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader to sign it.
FILLABLE – District Application – Trades 2020
(Can be done at home and brought to Careers Teacher)
FILLABLE – Grade 12 SLP – Fall 2020
(Can be started at home and brought to Careers Teacher)
ITA Youth Train In Trades Application Form
(To completed once accepted to program)
Keystone College Application – Link to Online Application
Note: You will also need to submit a Resume and a “Personal Statement” in the form of a paragraph indicating why you want to take the program.