Hair Art Academy’s 1152 hr program consists of a full time 5 days/ 40 hr a week / 7.5 month program or a part-time 3 days/ 24hr/ a week 11.75 month program. Our hairdressing Diploma course is designed for the serious student who wishes to become a well-trained hair professional, capable of providing the kind of comprehensive service demanded of professional hair stylists today, in well-established, reputable salons. With experience, a successful graduate from our school should be capable of meeting every challenge that accomplished stylists in salons deal with on a daily basis.
In addition to the teaching and support of our training staff, students are provided with their own textbooks and study guides. Instructors guide and monitor students through all work sessions. Both theory and practical assignments are used to assess progress. From time to time, students meet individually with an instructor for an informal review.
Our program will provide you with superior skill development, comprehensive understanding plus the best hands-on client experience we can offer, to help you hone your skills and boost your confidence. We will be there to support you and help you meet your goals every step of the way.
This Program has been approved by The Private Training Institutes Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills training.
| Hairdressing Program Outline | Students will gain knowledge, practical and theory experience in all aspects of Hairdressing including but not limited to Hair Cutting, Hair Styling, Coloring, Perming and working with clients, improving their communication skills, career development, public and personal hygiene, first aid, public safety and overall salon ecology. Students practice and develop all the skills and abilities required to be successful in Hairdressing field. |
| Career Occupation | Hair Dresser, Salon Consultant, Salon Manager, Sales representative, Platform artist, Salon Owner or Hairdressing Educator |
| Admission Requirements | Grade 12 with proof of diploma or 19 years of age verified by government issued Identification. |
| Learning Objectives | Upon successful completion of the 1,152 hour Hairdressing program, students will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities in the cosmetology Industry.
Students completing this program can enter immediately into employment in the hairdressing field and will have gained experience in:
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| Method(s) of Evaluation | Students are evaluated by weekly written chapter exams through the Milady standard exam book for their theory portion of the Hairdressing Program.
Students will also be evaluated daily with a practical client evaluation sheet marked by their instructor after each salon clinic service. Students will receive a progress review twice during their program once within 30 percent of their program end and another at or near the end of their completion date. Final theory evaluation is done by 125 question exam and by a practical skills exam. |
| Completion Requirements | The student must complete 1152 hours, successfully pass all weekly chapter tests and final theory exam with a 70 percent or greater mark. The student must also successfully pass their Practical assessment exam with a pass in all practical skills. |
| Program Duration | 40 hours per week for 29 weeks or 24 Hours per week for 48 weeks, dependent on the program duration choice. |
| Homework Hours | 2- 3 hours a week |
| Delivery Method(s) | Indicate how the program is delivered
In-class instruction Distance education Combined delivery (both in-class and distance) |
| Required course materials | Milady standard textbook of cosmetology, milady theory work book and Milady exam book. Student equipment kit, Mannequins Heads. |
Program Organization
| Cosmetology the History and Opportunities | 5 Hours |
| Life Skills | 5 Hours |
| Professional image | 5 Hours |
| Communication for Success | 5 Hours |
| Infection Control | 5 Hours |
| General Anatomy and Physiology | 10 Hours |
| Skin Disorders and Disease | 5 Hours |
| Basics of Chemistry | 5 Hours |
| Basic of Electricity | 5 Hours |
| Properties of the Hair and Scalp | 5 Hours |
| Principles of Hair Design | 5 Hours |
| Scalp care Shampooing, Rinsing & Conditioning | 5 Hours |
| Haircutting | 10 Hours |
| Hairstyling | 5 Hours |
| Men’s fade and skin fade class | 5 Hours |
| Chemical Texture Services | 5 Hours |
| Hair Coloring | 20 Hours |
| Goldwell Color Class | 8 Hours |
| Histology of the Skin | 5 Hours |
| Salon Business | 5 Hours |
| On the Job | 5 Hours |
| Salon Business | 5 Hours |
| Preparing for Licensure | 5 Hours |
| Balayage Class | 8 Hours |
| Hand painting class | 8 Hours |
| Keratin Smoothing Class | 8 Hours |
| Up Styling Class | 8 Hours |
| Practical Hours (Student Clinic Hours) | 977 Hours |
| Total Hours | 1152 Hours |