Del Rio Academy
4545 Gertrude St (Southgate Plaza) • Port Alberni, BC • 723-8300

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At the Del Rio Academy of Hair and Esthetics students are taught in a Salon/Spa environment by experienced and qualified instructors. They will have a comprehensive understanding of the human body as related to the esthetics and hairdressing industries. Students will develop the ability to recommend and perform all services in a safe and efficient manner. At the Del Rio Academy we are concerned about the professional development of each student.

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Students will learn to perform services in a highly professional, dignified and timely manner, making our students valued and appreciated employees within our industry.

Hairdressing Course
1500 hours. Approx. 300 classroom theory, 1440 practical. Approx. 1-2 hours homework each night. Tuesday - Saturday • 8:30am - 4:30pm
Prerequisites: Grade 12 and 19 years of age or older; under 19 with parental consent.
Dress Expectations: Black and/or white attire.

Course content and timetable may be revised.

The hairdressing course will include all facets of wet and dry hairstyling as well as advanced techniques in up-do's and modern hair extensions. Students will be trained by qualified hairstylists/instructors, to gain knowledge in advanced
modern color techniques, color correction, creative custom foiling applications, and hair lightening. Training in texture services includes application of modern perming, and chemical straightening techniques.

 

The haircutting segment provides the foundationfor modern cutting and texturing techniques,razor and clipper cutting.

Course Delivery and Objectives: In class and in the salon. Students will learn on mannequins and clients throughout the program.Instructor-student ratio: 1 instructor/13 students.

Upon completion of this course, the successfulstudent will have reliably demonstrated the ability to perform the following: basic haircuts, perms, colors including foils, wet and dry styling, recognize scalp diseases and disorders, useproper sanitation procedures required for the industry, reception duties, sell retail hairstyling products, have a basic understanding of thesalon business, compile a portfolio and resume.

Esthetics Course
1000 hours. Approx. 134 classroom theory, 866 practical. Approx. 1-2 hours homework each night. Tuesday - Saturday • 8:30am - 4:30pm for the duration of 1000 hours.
Prerequisites: Grade 12 & 19 years of age or older.
Dress Expectations: White spa jackets or lab coats, black or white pants and shoes. Hair must be pulled back.
Course content and timetable may be revised.

Students will learn to perform the following
services: facials, manicures, pedicures, massage, body waxing, facial waxing, lash and brow tints, make-up application and relaxation massage.

Course Delivery and Objectives: 1.5 hours in the morning are for classroom theory time. The remainder of the day, working in the salon while supervised by the instructor.

 
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to: perform facials for various types of skin, manicures and pedicures; apply facial make-up; body waxing; identify skin diseases and disorders and recommend products and treatment for different skin conditions. Students will be able to perform relaxation massage. They will use proper sanitization techniques for implements, tools and machines, as well as basic salon sanitization. Students will compile a portfolio and resume.
Nail Technician Course
300 hours. Approx. 60 classroom theory, 240 practical. Approx. 1-2 hours homework each night. Tuesday - Saturday • 8:30am - 4:30pm for the duration
of 300 hours.
Prerequisites: Grade 12 & 19 years of age or older.
Dress Expectations: White lab coat or spa jacket, white or black pants & shoes.
Course content and timetable may be revised.
Students will learn manicures, pedicures, artificial nail enhancements including acrylic and gel nail applications. Students will also develop an awareness of personal and public hygiene, and sanitation practices in the salon environment.
Course Delivery and Objectives: 1.5 hours inthe morning are for classroom theory time. The remainder of the day, working in the salon while supervised by the instructor. Instructor-student ratio: 1 instructor/2 students.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ablility to: perform a basic and spa manicures;apply gel, light cured nail enhancements to fingers and toes;
apply acrylic nail enhancements; perform basic and spa pedicures; sanitation practices including proper sanitation of implements and station; product knowledge; identify nail diseases and disorders; basic use of electric file; client
consultation; salon business.
Esthetics Refresher/Cosmotology Add-On
300 hours. Approx. 60 classroom theory, 240 practical. Approx. 1-2 hours homework each night. Tuesday - Saturday • 8:30am - 4:30pm for the duration
of 300 hours.
Prerequisites: Grade 12 & 19 years of age or older.
Dress Expectations: White lab coat or spa jacket,white or black pants & shoes.
Course content and timetable may be revised.
 
Students will learn to perform the following services: basic facial, manicure and pedicure; facial waxing and basic make-up application.
 
Course Delivery and Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to: perform facials, manicures and pedicures; apply day and evening make-up procedures and facial waxing; identify types of skin, skin diseases and disorders and recognize which skin and nail disorders can be treated in the salon. Students will also be able to use proper disinfection procedures for implements and tools, as well as basic salon sanitation practices.
 
 
 
 


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