Barber / Hairstylist

Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Ability to Supervise
1 to 2 people

Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods

Work Location Information
Urban area

Work Site Environment
Noisy, Odours, Non-smoking

Personal Suitability
Reliability, Flexibility, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Client focus, Dependability

Barber Specific Skills
Cut and trim hair according to client’s instructions or preferences, Shave and trim beards and mustaches, Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages

Hair Colouring Techniques
Bleach, Dyes/tints, Streaking/highlights

Hair Styling Techniques
Blow drying, Permanents

Work Setting
Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Hairstylist Specific Skills
Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair, Suggest hair style compatible with client’s physical features or determine style from client’s instructions and preferences, Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Barbering Trade Certification