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| School | Algonquin College | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 19,000
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants are required to have:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Applicants are required to have: English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). | | |
| Cost |
Information on tuition and fees can be found on the Algonquin College website. | | |
| Scholarships | 1 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | By combining hands-on training and theory, the two-year Hairstyling Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for a career as a licensed professional hairstylist in a fast-paced and exciting industry.
You also gain skills in salon operations using industry-standard software. Experiential learning occurs on campus in the Salon, Spa and Boutique, where you have the chance to put your skills into practice on real clients.
Demonstrate your knowledge by developing individualized styling options, recommending products and practicing safe and hygienic practices. Graduates of the diploma program are granted 1,500 hours towards the 3,500 total hours required to complete your apprenticeship. Those who sign an apprenticeship contract with an employer may begin a 2,000-hour practicum leading to a Certificate of Apprenticeship. This trade has a certifying exam(s). Upon passing the certifying exam(s), Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification to legally practice in this trade. | | |
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