Dufferin-Peel CDSB - St. Martin Secondary

TXJ4E – Hairstyling & Aesthetics

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course enables students to develop increased proficiency in a wide range of hairstyling and aesthetics services. Working in a salon/spa environment, students will strengthen their fundamental cosmetology skills and develop an understanding of common business practices and strategies in the salon/spa industry. Students will also expand their understanding of environment and societal issues and their knowledge of postsecondary destinations in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry.

PREREQUISITE: Hairstyling & Aesthetics, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation.

OVERALL COURSE EXPECTATIONS: At the end of the course students will be able have touched on the 4 main areas that all Technological Education courses must adhere to. They consist of

A) Hairstyling and Aesthetics Fundamentals;

B) Hairstyling and Aesthetics Skills;

C) Industry Practices, The Environment, and Society

D) Professional Practice and Career Opportunities.

Within each area, the following course expectations will be addressed.

A. demonstrate an understanding of aspects of human physiology that are relevant to hairstyling and aesthetics;

B. demonstrate knowledge of the chemical properties of hairstyling and aesthetics products and their physical effects on hair, skin, and nails;

C. demonstrate an understanding of effective business practices and strategies for salon/spa operators, managers, and owners use professional techniques to perform salon/spa services that meet industry standards;

D. use a variety of approaches to meet the hairstyling and aesthetics needs of a diverse clientele professionally and effectively;

E. demonstrate exemplary practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for students and clients.

F. evaluate practices and products in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry in terms of their impact on the environment;

G. identify and describe career opportunities and related training and education requirements in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry.

COURSE CONTENT: This course will be organized according to the following themes:

Unit A

Hairstyling and Aesthetics Fundamentals

Unit B

Hairstyling and Aesthetics Skills

Unit C

Industry Practices, The Environment, and Society

Unit D

Professional Practice and Career Opportunities

Portfolio & Review

Final Portfolio …Exam Review

EVALUATION POLICY: Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work they have produced & skills they have displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities & presentations. Student marks will be determined by assessing & evaluating process & product according to the Achievement Level Chart:

Grade Range

Achievement Level

Achievement Level Description

80–100%

Level 4

A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard.

70–79%

Level 3

A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.

60–69%

Level 2

A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard.

50–59%

Level 1

A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.

Below 50%

Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A credit will not be granted.

EVALUATION STRUCTURE: Student work will be assessed and evaluated according to the four achievement categories defined in the curriculum document

Category and Description

Weight

Knowledge and Understanding: Includes content acquired throughout the course and comprehension of its meaning and significance.

25%

Thinking: Deals with the use of critical and creative thinking skills and or processes.

20%

Communication: Is conveying meaning through various forms.

20%

Application: Includes the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts.

35%

FINAL GRADES: The four assessment and evaluation categories are reflected in day-to-day activities, quizzes, unit tests, portfolio & on the final examination.

The final grade in this course will be based on:

TXJ4E – Hairstyling & Aesthetics

Grade Distribution

Term Work

70%

Portfolio

20%

Examination

10%

RESOURCES: Teacher created in addition to an array of books that are available to the students. Students are expected to keep a binder with all handouts provided.

REPLACEMENT COST AND DAMAGE: The replacement cost for a lost, stolen, or damaged equipment which is beyond repair is $75.00. The cost of replacing damaged equipment will be paid by the student.

OTHER EVALUATION ISSUES: Please refer to the Student Agenda Handbook for school policies on late assignments, incomplete assignments, missed tests and examinations, plagiarism, absences, school suspensions and other related issues.

Unit A	Hairstyling and Aesthetics Fundamentals
Unit B	Hairstyling and Aesthetics Skills
Unit C	Industry Practices, The Environment, and Society
Unit D	Professional Practice and Career Opportunities
Portfolio & Review	Final Portfolio …Exam Review
EVALUATION POLICY: Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work they have produced & skills they have displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities & presentations. Student marks will be determined by assessing & evaluating process & product according to the Achievement Level Chart:
Grade Range		Achievement Level	Achievement Level Description
80–100%		Level 4	A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70–79%		Level 3	A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60–69%		Level 2	A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard.
50–59%		Level 1	A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.
Below 50%			Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A credit will not be granted.

EVALUATION STRUCTURE: Student work will be assessed and evaluated according to the four achievement categories defined in the curriculum document
Category and Description	Weight
Knowledge and Understanding: Includes content acquired throughout the course and comprehension of its meaning and significance.	25%
Thinking: Deals with the use of critical and creative thinking skills and or processes.	20%
Communication: Is conveying meaning through various forms.	20%
Application: Includes the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts.	35%

TXJ4E – Hairstyling & Aesthetics	Grade Distribution
Term Work	70%
Portfolio	20%
Examination	10%
RESOURCES: Teacher created in addition to an array of books that are available to the students. Students are expected to keep a binder with all handouts provided.
REPLACEMENT COST AND DAMAGE: The replacement cost for a lost, stolen, or damaged equipment which is beyond repair is $75.00. The cost of replacing damaged equipment will be paid by the student.