Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Hairstylist.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 2 (two).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 3600.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1	Level 2
	Safety-Related and Hygienic Functions in context
	Client Service (Preparation) in context
	Hair and Scalp (Analysis and Response) in context
Safety-Related and Hygienic Functions 1.01 Disinfects tools and equipment 1.02 Sanitizes towels, capes and smocks 1.03 Maintains safe and hygienic work environment
Tools and Equipment 2.01 Uses manual tools 2.02 Uses electric tools 2.03 Uses major equipment	Tools and Equipment 2.01 Uses manual tools
Client Service (Preparation) 3.01 Consults with client 3.02 Plans client services 3.03 Drapes client 3.04 Uses documentation
Communication Techniques 4.01 Uses communication techniques	Mentoring Techniques 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Hair and Scalp (Analysis and Response) 5.01 Analyzes hair and scalp for non-chemical services 5.02 Analyzes hair and scalp for chemical services 5.03 Responds to unfavourable hair and scalp reactions
Shampoo and Condition Hair 6.01 Brushes hair 6.02 Controls flow and temperature of water 6.03 Manipulates hair and scalp using shampoo and conditioner 6.04 Performs hair and scalp treatment
Hair Cutting (Basic) 7.01 Cuts hair with elevation 7.02 Cuts hair without elevation 7.03 Customizes haircuts	Hair Cutting (Advanced) 7.01 Cuts hair with elevation 7.02 Cuts hair without elevation 7.03 Customizes haircuts
Facial and Nape Hair Services 8.01 Trims facial and nape hair 8.02 Removes facial and nape hair with straight razor	Facial and Nape Hair Services 8.02 Removes facial and nape hair with straight razor
Wet Hair Styling 9.01 Uses styling aids for wet hair 9.02 Dries hair 9.03 Places hair using freestyle techniques	Wet Hair Styling 9.04 Sets wet hair into style pattern using setting tools 9.05 Styles hair using finger waves and pincurls
Dry Hair Finishing and Styling 10.01 Uses styling and finishing aids for dry hair 10.02 Styles hair using thermal tools and equipment 10.05 Finishes hair	Dry Hair Finishing and Styling 10.03 Styles updos 10.04 Creates hairstyle with hair additions 10.05 Finishes hair
	Chemical Waving 11.01 Wraps hair 11.02 Processes waving and neutralizing solutions 11.03 Removes tools
	Chemical Relaxing 12.01 Applies chemical relaxers and neutralizing products 12.02 Processes hair with chemical relaxers and neutralizing products 12.03 Removes chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
Colouring 13.01 Colours virgin hair 13.02 Colours regrowth 13.03 Colours hair using colour placement and techniques	Colouring 13.03 Colours hair using colour placement and techniques
Lightening (Introduction) 14.01 Lightens virgin hair 14.02 Lightens regrowth 14.03 Lightens hair using customized placement and techniques 14.04 Tones pre-lightened hair	Lightening 14.01 Lightens virgin hair 14.02 Lightens regrowth 14.03 Lightens hair using customized placement and techniques 14.04 Tones pre-lightened hair
	Colour Correction 15.01 Determines process 15.02 Removes unwanted colour 15.03 Completes colour correction
	Extensions, Wigs and Hairpieces 16.01 Selects hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces 16.02 Customizes hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces 16.03 Maintains hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
	Face and Nape Services (Basic) 17.01 Performs depilatory facial and nape services 17.02 Colours facial hair
Front Desk 18.01 Performs communications duties 18.02 Schedules appointments 18.03 Interacts with clients 18.04 Completes financial transactions 18.05 Maintains inventory 18.06 Prices retail products 18.07 Maintains retail displays
Business Fundamentals 19.02 Presents professionalism 19.03 Markets products and services	Business Fundamentals 19.01 Develops business plan 19.02 Presents professionalism 19.03 Markets products and services