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Our instructors will provide high-quality teaching!
We offer small class sizes, a comfortable learning environment, and instructors who know your name and care about your success.
Train with our experienced, professional instructors in a program that combines hands-on skills and technical knowledge. Let us help you transform your creative passion and ability into a fantastic career as a Barber. Our program is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT), and upon successful completion, you'll be able to work in the industry.
The program consists of will consist of 16-week of lectures and salon time training. Key areas of this certificate program focus on haircutting, face shaving, texturizing, and design. You will also gain an understanding of the legalization, as well as learn the health and safety, and ethical aspects of the trade, and much more.
Interpersonal human relations is an important component in the program to ensure effective client relations in your future career. Everything you will need in only 16 weeks! After graduation, you will need to complete 1,450 hours of work experience under a journeyman as required by AIT.
The Salon is NOW OPEN! Our Hairstyling students are your stylists, and as they progress in their training, they can accept clients.
Career Potential
As a recognized program by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT), the barbering program will prepare you to write your theory and practical provincial exams upon successfully completion.
As a certified barber, you can work hours that meet your lifestyle, part-time or full-time, in a well-paid job. Whether you decide to continue working in an established salon or start a home based business, this is truly a flexible, high demand occupation.
Credentials
Certificate
Admission Requirements
Recommended:
English 30-2
Math 30-3
Physics 20
Chemistry 20 or Science 20
Related Career and Technology (CTS) courses
Minimum:
English 10-2
Math 10-3
or a pass mark in all 5 Canadian General Educational (GED) tests
If you need to upgrade first, we offer courses that can assist you.
Transferability N/A
Program Start/End Dates
August 23, 2021 to December 17, 2021
Location
Lac La Biche Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 16, 2021
| Tuition | $4,301.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $73.27 |
| Recreation Fee | $51.00 |
| Total | $4,541.97 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $116. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $116.
International Student Fees
Application Fee $160.00
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 16, 2021
| Tuition | $12903.00 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $73.27 |
| Recreation Fee | $51.00 |
| Total | $13,143.97 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $500
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