Program Objectives

Acquire the skills to perform various tasks related to general and special services in hairdressing with a mainly male clientele. Their main function is to perform the maintenance of hair and facial hair as well as offer aesthetic care adapted to the needs of the target clientele.

Occupation

Barber

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
AEP 758-011 Situate oneself with regard to the profession and the training approach 15 1
AEP 758-021 Prevent health and safety risks 15 1
AEP 758-033 Analyze scalp, hair, skin and facial hair 45 3
AEP 758-042 Analyze personal fit and facial features 30 2
AEP 758-053 Offer consulting services to clients 45 3
AEP 758-062 Perform a shampoo service 30 2
AEP 758-074 Apply hair styling techniques 60 4
AEP 758-088 Perform a haircut 120 8
AEP 758-096 Perform a beard care 90 6
AEP 758-104 Perform common administrative tasks 60 4
510 34

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics;
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS);
or Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months;
or Is 18 years old when entering training;
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent;
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.
(This STC is eligible for the TCST-STC bridge)

Admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge

The admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge are identical to those that apply to the TCST-DVS bridge:
- Hold a TCST;
AND - Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year in which you start vocational training;
AND - Have earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle 1 in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in adult general education.

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

Schedule:

Montréal

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Places available
Admission by waiting list
Course full
English-Montréal SB
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
Laurier MacDonald Vocational Centre/CFP Laurier-Macdonald Barber2025 E To be determined
Lester-B.-Pearson SB
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy BA241125E E Nov. 25th, 2024
BA250108 D Jan. 8th, 2025

Barbering

Barbers trim beards and cut and style hair, sideburns, and moustaches. They shampoo and apply beauty products to beards and hair for a mainly male clientele. It is an exciting profession in a relaxed, creative environment. It is suited to people who have good manual dexterity and a well-developed eye for aesthetics. This job requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and the stamina to work long hours standing.

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