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COS2000 Salon Design

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students develop an understanding of the business environment, entrepreneurship and the processes involved in creating a salon.
Prerequisite
COS1010: Personal & Professional Practices
Supporting courses
EST3010: Spa Awareness

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify the risks involved in business ownership

    • 1.1 identify factors that can play a part in an entrepreneurial enterprise; e.g., time, energy, money, motivation, industry trends, competition, economy

    • 1.2 identify responsibilities that limit venture alternatives, including:

      • 1.2.1 legal

      • 1.2.2 social

      • 1.2.3 ethical

      • 1.2.4 environmental

      • 1.2.5 cultural

      • 1.2.6 economic

  • 2 explain the importance of drafting a business plan

    • 2.1 develop a rationale for the business

    • 2.2 identify goals and objectives

    • 2.3 provide an overall summary of the business, including:

      • 2.3.1 name

      • 2.3.2 nature

      • 2.3.3 location of business; e.g., mall, stand-alone

    • 2.4 analyze common forms of business ownership with relation to salons; e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, franchise, cooperative

    • 2.5 develop a marketing analysis, including:

      • 2.5.1 prevailing economic conditions

      • 2.5.2 target market

      • 2.5.3 competitive analysis

      • 2.5.4 unique selling proposition

      • 2.5.5 methods to promote business; e.g., advertising, sales promotions

    • 2.6 complete a risk assessment of the business

    • 2.7 identify the design and development of the facility, including:

      • 2.7.1 physical layout

      • 2.7.2 product line

      • 2.7.3 pricing

      • 2.7.4 promotion

      • 2.7.5 suppliers and vendors

    • 2.8 identify the day-to-day operations of the business, including:

      • 2.8.1 financial management

      • 2.8.2 technological tools

      • 2.8.3 key personnel and their roles

      • 2.8.4 policies and procedures for staff

      • 2.8.5 client policies

      • 2.8.6 methods of compensation; e.g., independent contractors, salary, commission, tipping

      • 2.8.7 resources for maintaining and protecting the business; e.g., attorney, accountant

    • 2.9 develop a financial plan for the business, including:

      • 2.9.1 use of technology

      • 2.9.2 start-up costs

      • 2.9.3 balance sheet

      • 2.9.4 income statement

      • 2.9.5 cash flow statement

      • 2.9.6 possible sources of capital

    • 2.10 develop a salon philosophy that includes policies and procedures regarding:

      • 2.10.1 a standard of ethics

      • 2.10.2 job descriptions

      • 2.10.3 employee conduct and dress

      • 2.10.4 client relations

      • 2.10.5 record keeping; e.g., compliance with legislation such as PIPA, client release forms

      • 2.10.6 causes for termination of employment

    • 2.11 access federal, provincial and local legislation and agencies related to:

      • 2.11.1 trade or licensing regulations

      • 2.11.2 labour laws

      • 2.11.3 tax laws

      • 2.11.4 health and safety regulations

      • 2.11.5 building regulations

    • 2.12 investigate procedures for applying for and obtaining the various licenses, permits and certificates required

    • 2.13 investigate obtaining various types of insurance; e.g., property, fire, liability, malpractice, worker’s compensation, life and health insurance

    • 2.14 explain the importance of understanding tax guidelines, including:

      • 2.14.1 federal tax

      • 2.14.2 Employment Insurance

      • 2.14.3 Canada Pension Plan

      • 2.14.4 provincial tax

      • 2.14.5 goods and service tax

    • 2.15 prepare a marketing plan using information on such topics as:

      • 2.15.1 demographics

      • 2.15.2 promotions; e.g., direct marketing, personal marketing

      • 2.15.3 technology; e.g., Internet, digital camera

  • 3 develop a blueprint of a salon

    • 3.1 identify professionals available to help in the design of a salon; e.g., architects, general contractors, salon consultants

    • 3.2 create a checklist identifying the entire scope of the project; e.g., renovating or building, zoning, landscaping, cost of equipment

    • 3.3 identify various areas and square footage required in a salon, including:

      • 3.3.1 entrance

      • 3.3.2 reception area

      • 3.3.3 stations

      • 3.3.4 storage area

      • 3.3.5 bathroom

      • 3.3.6 specialized areas; e.g., esthetics area, colour room

    • 3.4 create a checklist related to the construction of the facility; e.g., energy sources, plumbing, technology, lighting, heating, air quality, noise control, safety

    • 3.5 identify companies that supply various utilities and how to proceed with obtaining these services; e.g., licenses, procedures, billing

  • 4 develop a three-dimensional salon design

    • 4.1 develop and understand working with three-dimensional shapes; e.g., cubes, cylinders, spheres

    • 4.2 create a three-dimensional model of a salon by working from a blueprint

    • 4.3 identify the elements and principles of design, including:

      • 4.3.1 the impact of colour

      • 4.3.2 the implications of first impressions

    • 4.4 develop a colour scheme for the salon; e.g., paint chips, fabric samples for drapery, countertop samples, furniture ideas

    • 4.5 create a shop logo

  • 5 assess the importance of safe and sanitary measures taken within a salon

    • 5.1 identify training programs to improve the competency and safety of staff; e.g., first aid training, WHMIS

    • 5.2 identify universal precautions related to:

      • 5.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks

      • 5.2.2 hand-washing techniques

      • 5.2.3 infectious diseases

      • 5.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills

      • 5.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites

    • 5.3 describe the importance of:

      • 5.3.1 maintaining a clean, safe work area

      • 5.3.2 sanitizing and returning materials to proper storage areas after use

      • 5.3.3 disposing of unused chemicals, products and other waste materials in an environmentally safe manner

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 7.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 7.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2011. Source document, © Alberta Education.