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Hairstylist Foundation - Certificate

Turn your creative edge into a lasting career with limitless opportunity.
Program at a Glance
Length
9 months
Credential
Certificate
School
Industry & Trades Training
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Silver King
Intake Dates
Fall
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    Overview

    Our Hairstylist Foundation Program uses highly experienced, supportive instructors to develop an intimate learning environment that teaches the required classroom theory and hands-on training.

    Get Professional Results 

    From hair care and equipment upkeep to exploring the latest trends in colour and style, Selkirk College will give you a comprehensive overview while teaching you to build strong workplace and client relationships. Practice your classroom learning with real clients in the salon on the Silver King Campus and in a weekly commercial salon practicums. You will learn about:

    • Hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices
    • Use and maintenance of tools and equipment
    • Client services
    • Hair and scalp care
    • Haircutting
    • Hairstyling
    • Chemical waving and relaxing of hair
    • Hair colouring
    • Specialized services
    • Business management

    Students successfully completing the Selkirk College Hairstylist Foundation Program will have earned the hours and training required to receive the Skilled Trades BC Certificate of Completion of the Level 1 Foundation Program. Subsequent training can help earn the Level 2 Foundation and the Red Seal Certificate of Qualification. Learn more at Skilled Trades BC.

    Youth Train in Trades

    The Youth Train in Trades program (YTT) is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit towards their high school graduation. Learn more online at Skilled Trades BC.

    For more information speak with your high school guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk College's Industry and Trades administrative assistant.

    Program Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

    1. Follow hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices
    2. Use and maintain tools and equipment
    3. Perform client services
    4. Demonstrate hair and scalp care
    5. Cut hair using standard tools
    6. Style hair
    7. Chemically wave and relax hair
    8. Colour hair
    9. Describe the principles of applying wigs, hairpieces and extensions
    10. Perform routine business operations
    Admission Requirements
    • Completion of BC grade 10 or equivalent (e.g., GED, ABE Intermediate)
    • Consideration will be given to mature individuals: anyone who is not a secondary school graduate (or equivalent) but who will be nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of classes for the term is eligible to attend the college as a mature student.
    Additional Requirements
    • An interview with an instructor may be required before commencement of the program.
    • Applicants must have developed interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. Strong "people skills" are a must.
    • Applicants must be non-allergic to the solutions used in this occupation.
    • This occupation is physically demanding, and reasonable physical conditioning is necessary.
    • Professional clothes must be worn to all classes and practicum placements (no jeans).

    General

    a) All applicants are required to complete pre-admission placement tests in reading, writing and math.

    2. Mature Students

    a) A "mature student" is at least 19 years of age and has been out of the school system for at least one year on or before the first day of classes of the program.

    b) A mature student, with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria, may be admitted notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education.

    c) A mature student shall normally meet the specific program or course pre-requisites.

    B. SELECTION

    Applicants will be separated into two levels as identified in Selkirk College Policy 8610 (Admissions and Standards), namely “fully-qualified” and “partially qualified”.

    1. Fully Qualified

    a) The applicant meets all of the requirements stated in Part I.A, above.

    2. Partially Qualified

    a) The applicant is deficient in meeting some or all of the admission requirements stated in Part I.A, above.

    3. Order of Selection

    Selection and acceptance of program applicants will proceed in the following order:

    a) Within the fully-qualified level, preference shall be given to those with earlier-completed applications.

    b) Within the partially-qualified level, preference shall be given to those considered best qualified.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE

    1. Before an applicant’s file is completed, the following must be received:

    a) Completed application form.

    b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently in school.)

    c) See Part I.A.2. General

    Graduation and Promotion

    In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum of 70% average.

    A. PROMOTION

    1. Admission to the second semester requires completion of all courses with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 and no more than two "P" grades. Students with more than two “P” grades must have the School Chair’s approval to progress to the next semester.

    1. Graduation from the Hairstylist Program requires:

    a) Completion of the following courses:

    b) A minimum cumulative average of 70%

    c) Completion of 1500 hours of training.

    Note: Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to write the Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification exam.

    Tuition & Fees
    Domestic
    International
    Domestic
    2024/25
    Hairstylist Foundation – Certificate, Year Foundation
    Tuition
    $4,370
    Mandatory Fees
    $461
    Student Union Fees
    $455
    Total
    $5,286
    2025/26
    Hairstylist Foundation – Certificate, Year Foundation
    Tuition
    $4,457
    Mandatory Fees
    $471
    Student Union Fees
    $455
    Total
    $5,383
    International
    2024/25
    Hairstylist Foundation – Certificate, Year Foundation
    Tuition
    $18,570
    Mandatory Fees
    $610
    Student Union Fees
    $455
    Total
    $19,635
    2025/26
    Hairstylist Foundation – Certificate, Year Foundation
    Tuition
    $18,940
    Mandatory Fees
    $820
    Student Union Fees
    $455
    Total
    $20,215

    All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.

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