Hairstylist Level 2 Apprenticeship (HSAP 1200)

This course is intended for apprentices currently working in the hair industry who have completed the Hairstylist Foundation program, Hairstylist Level 1 Apprenticeship or wishes to challenge the Hairstylist Red Seal examination.

This course provides students with a thorough up-to-date training experience in advanced techniques and services including; customized cutting and shaving, style up-dos and additions, chemical straightening, colour correction, wigs and extensions with incorporation of advanced business practices. Students train in classrooms and a state of the art salon at VCC's Downtown campus, with ample opportunity to practice their skills and to demonstrate their knowledge.

Upon completion, apprentices return to the industry with an increased, comprehensive skill set.
Course code: HSAP 1200
Credits: 6.0
Length: 150.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HSAP&number=1200

Prerequisites

Registered SkilledTradesBC Apprentice in Hairstylist Trade: Must have completed either Hairstylist Foundation Program, Hairstylist Level 1 Apprenticeship or have 5,400 hrs of trade related work.

Schedule

HSAP 1200 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Register
40028April 1, 2025
to May 1, 2025
  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
60011July 28, 2025
to August 28, 2025
  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40048January 5, 2026
to February 5, 2026
  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/

Additional Information

  • - Client concerns and complaints 
    -Custom haircuts 
    -Cutting facial and nape hair 
    -Shaving have facial and nape hair 
    -Styling up-dos 
    -Hair additions 
    -Chemical relaxaing and straightening
    -Colour corrections 
    -Wigs and hairpieces 
    -Hair extensions 
    -Business and marketing planning for a salon 

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Hair Apprentice Level 2 Mannequin Head Kit can be purchased at the VCC Bookstore.

For a full list of items required for the program, please contact the Hair Design, Skin & Body Therapy Department.