MITT Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027Hairstyling
Canadian Student
At A Glance
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Duration12 months full-time
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CredentialDiploma
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work practicumNo
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apprenticeshipLevel 1
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Tuition1$6,516
1Tuition is estimated and subject to change. Refer to the chart below for more detailed program costs.
International Student
At A Glance
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Duration1 year full-time (12 months of study)
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CredentialDiploma
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work practicumNo
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apprenticeshipLevel 1
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Tuition1$17,850
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CIP Code212.0407
1Tuition is estimated and subject to change. Refer to the chart below for more detailed program costs.
2For information on PGWP eligibility, please visit the IRCC Changes to PGWP eligibility criteria webpage.
Sharpen your skills and techniques as a stylist under the guidance of industry veteran instructors and learn the ins-and-outs of the workplace—customer service, client booking, effective product sales—in our full-service salon learning environment.
Women and men’s haircuts, barbering, colour and chemical texture services—these are the skills employers demand of our Hairstyling graduates and they are the ones you will explore in detail in this program. Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 accreditation means students who successfully complete the program and accreditation requirements receive credit toward their apprenticeship path. And participation in MITT’s Bridging to Work workshops ensures you enter the workforce with a strong foundation in the employability and essential skills employers demand.
Who it is for
Individuals who are passionate about the latest trends in hairstyling, enjoy hands-on work, and thrive on one-on-one interaction with a client to help them achieve—and properly maintain—their desired look.
Course information
Career information
Work Skills Foundations is a self-directed course that helps you successfully transition into a post-secondary academic environment and navigate the cultural, academic, and work expectations you find there and in the workplace. Work Skills Foundations will be open for students to complete, independently and online, as of two weeks prior to their program start date. Please note that completion is mandatory for graduation. Visit our Work Skills Foundations page for full information.
Manitoba high school diploma (or expected completion within 45 days of the program start date), or equivalent, including:
- Grade 12 Math (40S) with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
- Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S) with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
If educated outside of Canada, applicants must also have demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
Click here for more information on entrance requirements.
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| Intakes | Start Month* | Class Hours |
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| Fall 2024 | September |
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| Winter 2025 | January |
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| Fall 2025 | September |
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| Winter 2026 | January |
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| For current information on program availability, visit apply.mitt.ca/guide. *Note: Start date does not include Work Skills Foundations. For information on the start of your Work Skills Foundations course, please see: Academic Schedule. |
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Estimated Program Costs
2024/25
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| Item | Cost1 |
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| Tuition | $6,516 |
| Fees | $1,170 |
| Estimated Textbook Costs2 | $700 |
| Estimated Supply Costs2 (Includes laptop) |
$1,300 |
| Estimated Program Cost | $9,686 |
| 1Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Refer to mitt.ca/tuition for specific tuition rates. 2Supplies and books, including laptops, are purchased by students. Find more information about supplies and textbooks below. |
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A complete supply list can be found in the Program Information section.
Laptop requirements
Students are required to have access to a Tier 1 laptop for this program. For more information and technical specifications, visit the Laptop and Technical Requirements page.
High school diploma (or expected completion within 45 days of the program start date), or equivalent. International applicants must meet the general entrance requirements [PDF] based on country/curriculum of study. Applicants must also meet the program-specific requirements, including:
- Senior level Math with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
- Senior level First Language Literature with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
*All high school grades will be converted to an equivalent Manitoba grade scale.
If educated outside of Canada, applicants must also have demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
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| Intakes | Start Month* | Class Hours |
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| Fall 2024 | September |
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| Winter 2025 | January |
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| Fall 2025 | September |
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| Winter 2026 | January |
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| For current information on program availability, visit apply.mitt.ca/guide. *Note: Start date does not include Work Skills Foundations. For information on the start of your Work Skills Foundations course, please see: Academic Schedule. |
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Estimated Program Costs
2024/25
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| Item | Cost1 |
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| Tuition | $17,850 |
| Fees | $1,170 |
| Health Insurance | $1,006.50 |
| Estimated Textbook Costs2 | $700 |
| Estimated Supply Costs2 (Includes laptop) |
$1,300 |
| Estimated Program Cost | $22,026.50 |
| 1Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Refer to mitt.ca/tuition for specific tuition rates. 2Supplies and books, including laptops, are purchased by students. Find more information about supplies and textbooks below. |
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A complete supply list can be found in the Program Information section.
Laptop requirements
Students are required to have access to a Tier 1 laptop for this program. For more information and technical specifications, visit the Laptop and Technical Requirements page.
MITT’s hairstyling salon is open to the public from early October until the end of May, where all services are performed by post-secondary hairstyling students under the supervision of qualified instructors. Learn more about the MITT hairstyling salon, including hours of operation and services offered.
Students who register as an apprentice upon enrolment at MITT, successfully complete the accredited program with an accumulative average of 70 per cent or better in the trade subjects and level for which the program was accredited, pass the Manitoba Apprenticeship Practical Exam, attain a minimum of 100 hours in employed hairstyling experience, and gain employment in a salon within two years of graduating, will receive credit for Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 in-school technical training in the Hairstyling Apprenticeship program.
MITT continuously reviews and improves programs to maintain relevance in the workplace and effective learning experiences for all students. Although the institution strives to have the website reflect the most current version of all programs, MITT reserves the right to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet industry and accreditation requirements. As a result, course information and learning outcomes may be adjusted prior to the scheduled course start date.