Hair Stylist - Academy of Cosmetology & Massage

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Hairstyling or Barbering

To become a licensed Hairstylist or Barber in Alberta, each Diploma Program requires 1400 in school hours. After successful completion of the governments period 1 and period 2 examination you will receive your Alberta Journeypersons License and will qualify for Red Seal Examination which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.

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To become a licensed Hairstylist or Barber in Alberta, each Diploma Program requires 1,400 in school hours. After successful completion of the governments period 1 and period 2 examination you will receive your Alberta journeypersons Licence and will qualify for Red Seal Examination which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.

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Our Hairstyling or Barbering Program

To become a licensed Hairstylist or Barber in Alberta, each Diploma Program requires 1,400 in school hours and 1,400 on the job apprenticeship hours for a total of 2800 hours for each program. After successful completion of the governments period 1 and period 2 examination you will receive your Alberta journeypersons Licence and will qualify for Red Seal Examination which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.

Flexible Course Options

Program length: 9 months — Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm

Program length: 9 months — Monday - Friday 12:00pm 6:30pm

Program length: 9 months — Tuesday - Friday 4:30pm - 9:30pm (Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm)

Upcoming Start Date

September 4th 2018

What's In It For Your

You will be provided with an computer to assist your learning
You will receive a full stylist kit with everything you need to become a professional hairstylist

Our Curriculum

Hair Cutting & Barbering — Basic to advanced from short to long cuts for woman and men including fades, hair tattooing, and shaving.
Hairstyling Techniques — Basic to advanced including blow-dry, wet sets, up-do’s, hair extensions, braiding, short and long hair styling techniques.
Hair Colouring — Basic to advanced including today's trends with Balayage, Ombre, Sombre, foil weaved and panelled highlighting techniques exclusively using Goldwell Colour.
Texturizing — Chemical restructuring.
Salon Business — Intensive business training for employees, independent and everything you need to know to open your own salon commercially or at home.

Financing

Government Grants, Student Loans & 0% Financing Available

NIWE Matches Lowest Cost Tuition

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Why NIWE Is Your Desired Choice

You will receive one on one instruction with our seasoned industry professionals who are experienced in both business and the beauty industry. Our instructors will ensure that you pass your government exams with the highest possible marks.

You will be learning in conjunction with fast-forward Pivot Point’s Learn About Beauty on-line program.

What You Will Learn

To be a Creative Stylist in any salon and spa
The “business” of Hairstyling- how to be successful as a Manager or Owner
Step by step procedure on opening a private salon (with city permits)
How to be a Platform Artist or Instructor
How you will consistently increase your sales each year
Year to year simulations on profit from your personal “Chair or Salon”
After completion of the Alberta Apprenticeship Program you are eligible for National Licensing for Red Seal and Blue Seal which allows you to become a free stylist throughout Canada!
Have a recession proof and lucrative career

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