Opportunities for employment are not limited to salon work. Graduates may find employment as technicians or consultants in retail sales, supply companies and the fashion industry. Admission Requirements High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent. The Cosmetology lab is set up and operates in the same manner as a hairdressing salon. Students practical training begins on mannequins and progresses to salon clientele.
Students are responsible to purchase an approved kit.
The campuses will provide information regarding the contents and cost of the kit upon acceptance into the program. To work in Nova Scotia, students are required to pass an examination administered by the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia, covering both practical and theoretical competencies. To be eligible to take the examination, students must have accumulated 1,250 hours under the direct supervision of a master hairdresser instructor. Upon successful completion of the exam, students receive a junior licence. This course deals with personal and professional health, physical presentation, human relations and professional attitude.