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District Name: Okanagan Skaha
District Number: 67
Developed By:
Adapted by David Kalaski with permission from SD 23
Date Developed: November 1, 2010
School Name: Penticton Secondary / Princess Margaret Secondary / Summerland Secondary
Principal’s Name: Bill Bidlake / Don MacIntyre / Dave Searcy
Board/Authority Approval Date:
Board Authority Signature:
Course Name: Level Two - Hairdressing (Theory and Applied Skills) - [H11B]
Grade Level of Course: 11B
Number of Course Credits: 4
Number of Hours of Instruction: 120 hours
Prerequisite(s): None
Special Training: N/A
Special Facility: Classroom equipped with a teaching area, lab area (*Hairstylist Stations), and public
washrooms in close proximity. (*Hair Stylist Stations should be equipped with mirrors, counter tops, electrical
outlets, hydraulic stylist chairs, shampooing sinks/chairs, portable dryer chairs, Locking cupboards for
product/supplies storage) telephone, DVD /VCR, TV, Overhead Screen, tables and chairs (maximum 18
students), appropriate regulated ventilation, full-spectrum overhead lighting, washer and dryer.
Special Equipment:
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Students will be expected to purchase a textbook and study guide - Salon Fundamentals ™ (Published by
Pivot Point International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626; 1.800.886.4247)
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Students will be expected to purchase professional equipment (which will be required for the duration of
the entire Hairdressing Program). See list below. Cost for these may vary depending on price availability.
Professional Equipment:
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1 pair of cutting shears
1 pair thinning shears
1 cutting cape
2 cutting combs
1 styling steel lift comb
1 styling brush
1 vent brush
1 large round brush
1 comb-out brush
6 large clips 1 box small clips
1 long-haired mannequins
2 boxes bobby pins
Students will use professional hair and makeup products (purchased by the school from suppliers dealing
exclusively with licensed hairdressers).
Organizational Structure:
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The Hairdressing Program is comprised of seven courses and is delivered by a post-secondary partner through
the district ACE IT initiative. Students will participate in the Hairdressing Program during their grade 11 or 12
year. Students will be enrolled in the Hairdressing Program full time for two school semesters. Students
enrolled in this program must also complete all other grade 11 and 12 academic course BC Ministry of
Education graduation requirements.
Course Synopsis:
Level Two - Hairdressing (Theory and Applied Skills) - [H11B] is the second of a seven courses in a two
semester, comprehensive Hairdressing Program designed for grade eleven or twelve students who have a
serious interest in exploring hairdressing as a viable career choice. Upon successful completion of the six
learning units of H11B, students will have a firm grounding in the Theory and Applied Skills of hairdressing
fundamentals including: Career management; Retail Sales and Marketing; Salon Management; Advanced Hair
Styling; Introduction to Skin Care and Makeup.
Unit Title
Level Two Hairdressing (Theory and Applied Skills) –[H11B]
Time
Unit 1
Career Management
40 hours
Unit 2
Retail Sales and Marketing
20 hours
Unit 3
Salon Management
20 hours
Unit 4
Advanced Hair Styling
25 hours
Unit 5
Introduction to Skin Care and Makeup
15 hours
Total
Hours
120 hours
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Level Two Hairdressing (Theory and Applied Skills) – [H11B]
Learning Unit Descriptions
Unit 1: Career Management
Overview: In this unit students will successfully research Hairdressing as a career choice.
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Unit 2:
Determine education required for various licencing within the Hairdressing Profession in Canada
Determine salaries within the Hairdressing Profession in Canada
Determine salon working conditions
Set long term hairdressing career goals
Set short term hairdressing goals
Determine a plan on how to achieve both short term and long term goals
Understand the importance of a resume
Demonstrate the correct completion of a resume
Understand the importance of a job interview
In a role play situation, demonstrate correct job interview skills
In a role play situation, demonstrate the correct method of evaluating a salon in reference to a
applying for and accepting a job
Identify the steps needed in a job search.
Determine local job opportunities
Achieve a work experience placement with in a salon
Understand the importance of understanding the key factors relating to job benefits
Understand the importance of maintaining good staff relationships
Understand the importance of self-appraisal and goal setting
Retail Marketing and Client Retention
Overview: In this unit students will successfully understand that the key to keeping and maintaining
clientele is by servicing their beauty needs with accurate record keeping, client consultation, effective
skills, and retail product sales.
Section 2A
“Retail Marketing”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Understand the importance of marketing in the Salon/Spa
Understand the Psychology and principles of selling
Demonstrate effective behavior and principles of selling
Demonstrate effective communication with the client pertaining to produce sales in the salon/spa
Demonstrate effective telephone use in the salon/spa
Demonstrate the ability to set up an effective product display
Understand the importance of advertising
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Section 2B
“Client Retention”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Understand the importance of providing continued service through effective record-keeping
Demonstrate continued service through effective record-keeping
Understand the Psychology and principles of client retention
Demonstrate effective communication with the client pertaining to hair and beauty services
Demonstrate effective telephone use for client pre-booking, and client reminders in the salon/spa
Understand the importance of advertising to build and keep clientele
Understand the importance of client retention in the Salon/Spa
Unit 3:
Salon Management
Overview: In this unit students will understand the skills necessary to effectively manage a salon.
They will also recognize the importance of providing continued professional service to an established
clientele.
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Understand the importance of client retention in the Salon/Spa
Understand the importance of salon/spa location
Understand the governmental regulation, business laws and insurance requirements for owning a salon/spa
Understand the importance of protection against fire, theft and lawsuits
Understand and demonstrate the importance of record keeping
Understand different types of written agreements that pertain to owning a salon/spa
Unit 4:
Advanced Hair Styling
Overview: In this unit students will review design decisions with regards to client analysis of facial
shapes, body types, face profile, and hair structure. They will then learn how to create a variety of
special effects in hairstyling including for a variety of events.
Section 4A
“Review of Design Decisions”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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On a model, using a checklist, identify, from a consultation, the needs of the client in relation to Hairstyling
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses of a styling comb
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses of a tail comb
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses of a rake comb
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses of a cylindrical roller and a cone shaped roller
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses of two types of roller clips
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses of a bobby and a hair pin
Identify and demonstrate the correct use for a hair pick
Identify and demonstrate the correct uses for the different types of brushes used in hairstyling
Demonstrate the correct use of implements used in Blow Drying
Demonstrate the correct techniques used in blow drying
Define the purpose of Thermal Waving
Demonstrate the correct styling techniques needed when using a Curling Iron
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Section 4B
“Artistry and Hair Styling”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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On a model, using a checklist, correctly demonstrate the techniques for creating volume and finish in a comb
out
Identify the different types of hairpiece that can be used in hairstyling
On a model, using a checklist, demonstrate the placement of a hairpiece in relation to styling.
Understand the fundamentals in relation to long hair styling
On a model, using a task rubric, demonstrate three different types of braids
On a model, using a task rubric, demonstrate a French Twist
On a model, using a task rubric, demonstrate three different types of evening hairstyles.
Identify the different types of hairpieces used in hair styling.
On a model, using a checklist, demonstrate the addition of a hairpiece in long hair styling.
On a model, using a checklist, identify the needs of a client in relation a variety of styling situations
(example: up-dos, graduation photos, providing hair adornment to compliment a particular clothing style)
Identify the correct styling implements and effectively complete a style for a formal event (dance, graduation
photos)
Identify the correct styling implements and effectively complete a style for a particular fashion and or
historical time period and/or decade
Identify the correct styling implements and effectively complete a style for a particular character in a play
Unit 5:
Introduction to Skin Theory
Overview: In this unit students will learn the functions, compositions, and types of skin. They will
learn to recognize skin disorders. They will learn to apply make-up for a variety of situations,
including make-up for characters in a play.
Section 5A
“Skin Structure”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the correct styling implements and effectively complete a style for a
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Describe health skin and it function
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Identify the layers of skin
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Identify Epithelial/Endothelia/Connective Tissue
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Identify the three sub specialized groups of muscles
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Identify the Endocrine/Circulatory/Immune/Lymphatic Systems
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Identify the bones of the head and neck
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Identify the muscles of the head and neck
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Identify the Nerve Motor Points of the head and neck
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Identify the Sudoriferous Gland
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Identify the Sebaceous gland and its purpose
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Identify the Sudoriferous gland and it’s purpose
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Identify the Arrector pili muscle and it’s purpose
Overview: In this unit students will learn
Section 5B
“Disorders and Diseases of the Skin”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the Arrector pili muscle and it’s purpose
Identify the Arrector pili muscle and it’s purpose
Define allergy
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Section 5C
Define inflammation
Define chronic
Define acute
Define seasonal/occupational disorders
Define Lesion
Describe four types of primary skin lesions
Define Secondary Skin Lesion
Describe four types of secondary skin lesions
Define objective/subjective symptoms
Define Hyertrophies
Define Melanoderma
Define Leukoderma
Describe six different disorders of the Sebaceous Glands
Identify four different disorders of the Sudorifereous Glands
Identify Parasitic Infections
Identify Dermatitis/Eczema
“Skin Care”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Understand and demonstrate on a model skin care essentials
Understand and demonstrate on a model, infection control and safety
Understand and demonstrate on a model skin care consultation
Introduction to Makeup
Overview: In this unit students will be able to describe and demonstrate their knowledge makeup
essentials and to effectively apply make-up for a variety of situations, including make-up for
characters in a play.
Section 5D
“ Makeup Theory”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Understand and demonstrate, on a model, facial shapes
Understand and demonstrate, on a model, color theory
Understand and consistently demonstrate infection control and safety measures
Understand and demonstrate, on a model, basic makeup techniques and product knowledge
Understand and demonstrate, on a model, basic makeup application
Demonstrate on a model, makeup to create a specific look for a character in a school play
Teacher’s Support Material:
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A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career – Teaching Binder and Teaching DVD/video collection. Published
by Pivot Point International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626; 1.800.886.4247
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“The Keys To Creating a Successful Professional Image as a Hairdresser”; Effective Communication Unit;
Arlene Currie, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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Assessment Component:
At the completion of each section, students must successfully achieve 75% or higher on a written exam and 80% or
higher on a practical exam. Students will use self-assessment task rubrics to determine their level of performance for
skills that are described in the six learning: Career Management; Retail Sales and Marketing; Salon Management;
Advanced Hair Styling; Introduction to Skin Care and Makeup. Teacher will use a similar assessment rubric to
determine students’ ability to apply these skills.
Students will be required to complete all Readings from Salon Fundamentals ™Textbook and the assigned Salon
Fundamentals ™ Study Guide Activities
Student Learning Resources:
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Salon Fundamentals ™: Student Study Guide; Student Textbook; Teacher’s Support Material (A
Resource for Your Cosmetology Career - Teaching DVD/video collection). Published by Pivot Point
International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626; 1.800.886.4247
Instructional Component:
Instruction will consist of: interactive lectures, practical demonstrations (within a salon situation using mannequins and
live models and/or clients; viewing of related videos; note-taking; related discussion (such as personal testimonials and
questioning; guest speaker(s); and individual and group projects (to promote learning connections).
Additional Information:
Note: The majority of this curriculum was extracted from curriculum provided for membership use by the
Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia’s (CIABC) regarding: Hair Colouring, Haircutting, Blow Dry,
Hairstyling and Permanent Waving, (December, 2004)
Research, writing, organization, and compilation of Introduction to Hairdressing (Theory) - [H11A], were completed
by Arlene Currie [as part requirement for her Master’s Thesis in Teaching]. Ms. Currie holds a Bachelor’s of
Education and a Diploma in Art Education from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s Degree in
Education - In Teaching At-Risk Students from Gonzaga University. Ms. Currie is presently teaching this course at
Mount Boucherie Secondary School, Kelowna, BC, Canada. She can be contacted at acurrie@sd23.bc.ca or by phone
250-712-7040 – extension 5003.
Instructional Component:
Instruction will consist of: interactive lectures, practical demonstrations (within a salon situation using mannequins and
live models and/or clients; viewing of related videos; note-taking; related discussion, personal testimonials,
questioning; guest speaker(s); and individual and group projects (to promote learning connections).
Teacher’s Support Material:
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A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career – Teaching Binder and Teaching DVD/video
collection. Published by Pivot Point International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois
60626; 1.800.886.4247
Scientific Approach to Colour Design”, 1998, Pivot Point International, Inc., (Hong Kong) - 1791
West Howard Street, Chicago, IL 60626; 1.800.886.4247
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Learning Resources:
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Salon Fundamentals ™: Student Study Guide; Student Textbook; Teacher’s Support Material
(A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career - Teaching DVD/video collection). Published by
Pivot Point International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626;
1.800.886.4247
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“The Keys To Creating a Successful Professional Image as a Hairdresser”; Effective
Communication Unit; Arlene Currie, Kelowna, BC, Canada.