Haircutting and Styling Fundamentals Program

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

This NEW program follows the SkilledTradesBC (formerly the Industry Training Authority or ITA) Apprentice outline.  Students will do their 300hrs of technical training at Foundation Salon & Academy and their Work Based Training (990hrs) concurrently at a local salon (It may not be at Foundations).  At the end of the program students will be well on their way to completing Hairstylist Level 1.  While students are completing their Work Based Training hours they will be earning a wage.

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.​   ​

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

Program Description

This program us suitable as an introduction to the hair industry. Students will be pre-pared to enter the industry as an apprentice, which is the first step towards becoming a Red Seal Hairstylist.
Topics include:

• Introduction to hair types, textures, and growth patterns.
• Basic cutting techniques, including layering graduation, and texturizing.
• Signature haircutting method developed by Foundation Hair Academy.
• Client consultation and communication skills.
• Social media training for personal branding and marketing.
• Goal setting for personal and professional growth.
• Access to online theory, haircutting and styling videos.
• BeautySafe Level 1 General Trades Practices Certification.