A hairdressing career can take you anywhere in the world! Work for yourself, at a local salon, or on the high-fashion runways – you can style your life your way.
Our hairdressing program covers it all…including grays. Learn haircutting, coloring, styling, setting, perming, straightening, extensions, and more! You will learn the theory of hairdressing, and have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned on actual clients in our fully operational and modern hair salon. Nova Salon is a partnership between the Paul-Mitchell company and the Nova Career Centre, and will give you access to the latest products, trends and professional expertise needed to become a stellar hairdresser. Make people look good and earn a living doing something you love? Nice choice!
(International students MUST register through the International Students application process.)
| Program | Centre | Start date | Graduate in ... | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressing | NOVA | Oct 21, 2024 | 12 months | $766.10 |
| Hairdressing | NOVA | Nov 3, 2025 | 12 months | $766.10 |
| Code | Statement of competency | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918-011 | Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process | 15 | 1 |
| 918-022 | Prevent health and safety incidents | 30 | 2 |
| 918-033 | Examine the scalp and hair | 45 | 3 |
| 918-042 | Analyze a client’s morphology and physiognomy | 30 | 2 |
| 918-052 | Shampoo hair | 30 | 2 |
| 918-064 | Give a hair and scalp treatment | 60 | 4 |
| 918-073 | Set hair | 45 | 3 |
| 918-085 | Style hair | 75 | 5 |
| 918-093 | Communicate with clients | 45 | 3 |
| 918-108 | Give a standard haircut to a female client | 120 | 8 |
| 918-114 | Give a gradual haircut to a male client and trim his beard | 60 | 4 |
| 918-127 | Give a standard permanent | 105 | 7 |
| 918-138 | Colour hair | 120 | 8 |
| 918-154 | Colour hair in pastel shades | 60 | 4 |
| 918-166 | Do a colour correction | 90 | 6 |
| 918-173 | Sell products and services | 45 | 3 |
| 918-185 | Give a styled haircut | 75 | 5 |
| 918-195 | Give a styled permanent | 75 | 5 |
| 918-208 | Do a creative colouring | 120 | 8 |
| 918-217 | Give a personalized hairstyle | 105 | 7 |
| 918-227 | Take part in the working world | 105 | 7 |
To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn’t require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( – ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).
| Language of instruction | Second language | Mathematics | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth |
| ENG-1101-4 ou (ENG-1062-3) | 632-306 ou (630-316) | – | – | – | – |
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