Hairdressing

Code	5745
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Beauty Care
Length of training	1455 hours
Approximate duration in months	20 months
Number of credits	97
Status	Program approved in 2001.

This program is offered in French:
5245 - Coiffure

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Program Objectives

Develop knowledge, skills and the attitudes required to use hygiene, health and safety rules and measures linked to the use of caustic and corrosive products, analyse the scalp and the hair, counsel the customer a style that goes well with their personality, to know techniques involved in hair coloration and to be able to accomplish tasks such as cutting, setting and styling hair, to accomplish complimentary tasks such as trimming and shaving or beards, sideburns and moustaches, to accomplish reception and sales tasks.

Program Content

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
		1455	97

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

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.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-1101-4 ou (ENG-1062-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	-	-

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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Estrie

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CSS du Val-des-Cerfs

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Campus de Brome-Missisquoi (Cowansville)	25CO3-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2025
	25CO5-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2025
	25COC-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2025

Eastern Townships SB (Estrie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) - CFP Lennoxville	—	—	—	—

Montérégie

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Eastern Townships SB (Montérégie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Cowansville Vocational Education Training Centre	25CO3-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2025
	25CO5-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2025
	25COC-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2025

New Frontiers SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Nova Career Centre	RAC-HAIR	D	Continuous entry
	5745F25D	D	Nov. 3rd, 2025
Recognition of Acquired Competencies and Skills (RAC) - NFSB	HAIR-RAC	D/E	Continuous entry

Montréal

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English-Montréal SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Laurier MacDonald Vocational Centre/C.F.P. Laurier MacDonald	HD2025E		E	To be determined
	HDJA25D		D	Jan. 23rd, 2025

Lester-B.-Pearson SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Career Development Services	HAIR 2021		D	Continuous entry
Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy	HD250226		D	Feb. 26th, 2025
	HD250526		D	May 26th, 2025
	HD250825		D	Aug. 25th, 2025
	HD251030		D	Oct. 30th, 2025
Verdun Adult and Career Centre	—	—	—	—

Hairstylist

Hairstylists cut hair and trim beards. They shampoo hair, apply treatments, style hair and do specialized hairstyles. As part of their duties, they apply colouring, perming or straightening products. This is an exciting job that takes place in a creative and relaxed environment. It is suitable for people who have good manual dexterity and a strong aesthetic and artistic sense. Working as a hairstylist, hair dyer or assistant hairdresser also requires good communication skills, attention to detail and the stamina to work long hours on your feet.