Examination Weightings
Pie Chart of Red Seal Examination Weightings
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- MWA A - Performs common occupational skills – 12%
- MWA B - Performs hair and scalp care - 9%
- MWA C - Cuts hair – 20%
- MWA D - Styles hair – 13%
- MWA E - Performs chemical texture services on hair - 14%
- MWA F - Alters hair colour - 21%
- MWA G - Performs specialized services - 5%
- MWA H - Performs salon operations - 6%
This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 120 questions.
Hairstylist - Task Matrix and Weightings
Major Work Activity A - Performs common occupational skills – 12%
- Task A-1 Performs safety-related and hygienic functions 31%
- A-1.01 Disinfects tools and equipment
- A-1.02 Sanitizes towels, capes and smocks
- A-1.03 Maintains safe and hygienic work environment
- Task A-2 Uses tools and equipment 27%
- A-2.01 Uses manual tools
- A-2.02 Uses electric tools
- A-2.03 Uses major equipment
- Task A-3 Prepares for client services 23%
- A-3.01 Consults with client
- A-3.02 Plans client services
- A-3.03 Drapes client
- A-3.04 Uses documentation
- Task A-4 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 19%
- A-4.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Major Work Activity B - Performs hair and scalp care - 9%
- Task B-5 Analyzes and responds to hair and scalp conditions 53%
- A-5.01 Analyzes hair and scalp for non-chemical services
- A-5.02 Analyzes hair and scalp for chemical services
- A-5.03 Responds to unfavourable hair and scalp reactions
- Task B-6 Shampoos and conditions hair and scalp 47%
- A-6.01 Brushes hair
- A-6.02 Controls flow and temperature of water
- A-6.03 Manipulates hair and scalp using shampoo and conditioner
- A-6.04 Performs hair and scalp treatment
Major Work Activity C - Cuts hair – 20%
- Task C-7 Cuts diverse textures of hair using cutting tools 78%
- C-7.01 Cuts hair with elevation
- C-7.02 Cuts hair without elevation
- C-7.03 Customizes haircuts
- Task C-8 Cuts facial and nape hair 22%
- C-8.01 Trims facial and nape hair
- C-8.02 Removes facial and nape hair with straight razor
Major Work Activity D - Styles hair – 13%
- Task D-9 Prepares and styles wet hair 51%
- D-9.01 Uses styling aids for wet hair
- D-9.02 Dries hair
- D-9.03 Places hair using freestyle techniques
- D-9.04 Sets wet hair into style pattern using setting tools
- D-9.05 Styles hair using finger waves and pin curls
- Task D-10 Styles and finishes dry hair 49%
- D-10.01 Uses styling and finishing aids for dry hair
- D-10.02 Styles hair using thermal tools and equipment
- D-10.03 Styles updos
- D-10.04 Creates hairstyle with hair additions
- D-10.05 Finishes hair
Major Work Activity E - Performs chemical texture services on hair - 14%
- Task E-11 Chemically waves hair 59%
- E-11.01 Wraps hair
- E-11.02 Processes hair with waving and neutralizing solutions
- E-11.03 Removes tools
- Task E-12 Chemically relaxes hair 41%
- E-12.01 Applies chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
- E-12.02 Processes hair with chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
- E-12.03 Removes chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
Major Work Activity F - Alters hair colour - 21%
- Task F-13 Colours hair 35%
- F-13.01 Colours virgin hair
- F-13.02 Colours regrowth
- F-13.03 Colours hair using colour placement and techniques
- Task F-14 Lightens hair 30%
- F-14.01 Lightens virgin hair
- F-14.02 Lightens regrowth
- F-14.03 Lightens hair using customized placement and techniques
- F-14.04 Tones pre-lightened hair
- Task F-15 Performs colour correction 35%
- F-15.01 Determines process
- F-15.02 Removes unwanted colour
- F-15.03 Completes colour correction
Major Work Activity G - Performs specialized services - 5%
- Task G-16 Performs services for hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces 73%
- G-16.01 Selects hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
- G-16.02 Customizes hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
- G-16.03 Maintains hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
- Task G-17 Performs basic services on the face and nape 27%
- G-17.01 Performs depilatory facial and nape services
- G-17.02 Colours facial hair
Major Work Activity H - Performs salon operations - 6%
- Task H-18 Performs front desk responsibilities 65%
- H-18.01 Performs communication duties
- H-18.02 Schedules appointments H-18.03 Interacts with clients
- H-18.04 Completes financial transactions
- H-18.05 Maintains inventory
- H-18.06 Prices retail products
- H-18.07 Maintains retail displays
- Task H-19 Establishes business fundamentals 35%
- H-19.01 Develops business plan
- H-19.02 Presents professionalism
- H-19.03 Markets products and services