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:
TXJ4E1
Course Code: Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Course Description:
This course builds on the Grade 11 course to provide a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue a career in
cosmetology. Students will continue to develop practical skills and knowledge pertaining to the beauty industry. They
will also gain an awareness of the entrepreneurial skills required to own and operate a salon. The course may focus on
either hairstyling or aesthetics, or may include a combination of both areas.. 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: The Physiology of Hair, Skin
and Nails
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
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time
and resource management skills
CGE5h Applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship
relative to Christian vocation
CGE3cThinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems
Unit 2: Chemical Components and
Related Issues
Unit 3: Haircutting
Unit 4: Advanced Haircolouring
Unit 5: Business Practices and
Strategies
Unit 6: Meeting the Needs of
Clients
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