COS1020 Long Hair Design 1
Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students handle hair confidently, brush, comb and part hair correctly and create ropes, knots and two- or three-strand braids.
- Prerequisite
- COS1010: Personal & Professional Practices
- Parameters
- Access to a professional hairstyling facility or laboratory and/or equipment. Note: Course must be delivered and assessed by a certified journeyperson instructor if a hairstylist trade pathway is being followed.
Outcomes The student will:
1 define and describe long hair design
1.1 describe the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a long hair design
1.2 name different techniques used to create long hair design; e.g., ropes, knots, braids
1.3 identify and describe the implements and materials used to:
1.3.1 control
1.3.2 direct
1.3.3 part
1.3.4 knot
1.3.5 braid
1.3.6 rope
2 create and properly secure ropes, knots and two- and three-strand braids
2.1 demonstrate correct handling of implements to control, direct and part hair
2.2 create straight, curved and diagonal partings
2.3 create and secure a variety of hair roping, braid and knotting effects, including:
2.3.1 single-strand ropes
2.3.2 double-strand ropes
2.3.3 triple-strand ropes
2.3.4 two-strand braids
2.3.5 three-strand braids
2.3.6 combination braids
2.3.7 knotting techniques
2.4 design, create and secure hairstyle by combining two or more hair design techniques
3 identify and demonstrate safe and sanitary practices
3.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
3.2 apply universal precautions related to:
3.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE)
3.2.2 hand-washing techniques
3.2.3 infectious diseases
3.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
3.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
3.2.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards
3.3 use all materials and products appropriately
3.4 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to proper storage areas after use
3.5 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices.
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.