St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Technological Studies
Course:
TXJ2O1
Course Code: Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Course Description:
This course presents hairstyling, make-up, and nail care techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Using materials,
processes, and techniques used in the industry, students learn fundamental skills in hairstyling, giving manicures and
facials, and providing hair/scalp analyses and treatments. Students will also consider related environmental and
societal issues, and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field of hairstyling
and aesthetics. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by developing
one's God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society and by exercising Christian leadership in the
achievement of individual and group goals.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1: Orientation/ Health and
Safety
CGE5g Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and
supports these qualities in the work of others
CGE4g Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations
influencing life's choices and opportunities
CGE3e Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience
CGE5d Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes
to the common good
CGE7f Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world's
peoples and cultures
CGE5h Applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship
relative to Christian vocation
Unit 2: Properties of the Hair and
Scalp
Unit 3: Hair Care/ Hair Styling
Unit 4: Manicuring and Nail Art
Unit 5: Facial Makeup and
Application
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
25
20
20
35
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70
15
15
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.