Hairstylist

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Hairstylists use a range of specialty equipment and products to cut, style, colour and chemically treat hair. Duties also include treating the hair, scalp and related skin conditions. Classroom instruction includes developing a working knowledge of workplace health and safety, as well as personal and public hygiene. Hairstylists enjoy working with, and meeting people. They need to be able to stand for long periods of time, maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance, and keep up-to-date with styles, supplies and technologies.

Employers include salons, hair replacement clinics, studios and retail product sales companies.

When registering as an apprentice, enrolment in or completion of technical training is required. In addition to a Red Seal endorsed certification-theory examination, a practical examination is required for this trade.

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The two-year Authorization to Practise renewal process is no longer required for the trade.

Apprenticeship Manitoba is no longer issuing Authorizations to Practise to those who are working in the trade, but will continue to recognize Authorizations to Practise that have been issued prior to December 18, 2020.

Your Authorization to Practise will continue to be recognized as your permit to work in the trade. Going forward, a Certificate of Qualification in the trade or a temporary permit will continue to be issued to individuals who have met the minimum requirements to work in the trade. These documents will serve as the proof of eligibility that is required to work in the trade.

Trade Regulation

Compulsory Trade Fact Sheet

Red Seal Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Your Authorization to Practise will continue to be recognized as your permit to work in the trade. Going forward, a Certificate of Qualification in the trade or a temporary permit will continue to be issued to individuals who have met the minimum requirements to work in the trade. These documents will serve as the proof of eligibility that is required to work in the trade.

Annual Requirements
Technical Training delivered by:
Various Accredited Programs

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-the-job & Technical Training)
1,400 hour
Total Hours/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-the-job & Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

3
Years of Experience
5,400
Hours Required
Yes
Additional Practical

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Dauphin Regional Comprehensive School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Frontier Collegiate Institute

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Helen Betty Osborne Ininew Education Resource Centre

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Kildonan East Collegiate

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Mary Duncan School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Northlands Parkway Collegiate

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Portage Collegiate

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • R. B. Russell Vocational School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • R.D. Parker Collegiate

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • St. James Collegiate

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Steinbach Regional Secondary School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Swan Valley Regional Secondary School

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Aveda Institute

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • H & Co Academy Hair. Nail. Skin

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • MC College

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Systems Beauty College

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • Systems Beauty College

      Program Name: Distance Education Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400

    • The Canadian Beauty Academy

      Program Name: Hairstyling Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training: 1,400