Skills Canada National Competition Contest Description 29 - Hairstyling / Secondary and Post-Secondary May 27-30, 2015 - Saskatoon
1. The Importance of Essential Skills for Careers in the Skilled Trades and Technology SCC is currently working with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in order to bring awareness to the importance of Essential Skills that are absolutely crucial for success in the workforce. This is part of an ongoing initiative that requires the integration and identification of Essential Skills in contest descriptions, projects, and project documents. Essential skills are used in nearly every job and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change. Good Essential Skills means you will understand and remember concepts introduced in technical training. The level of Essential Skills required for most trades is as high or higher than it is for many office jobs. The following 9 skills have been identified and validated as key essential skills for the workplace in the legend below: 1 Numeracy, 2 Oral Communication, 3 Working with Others, 4 Continuous Learning, 5 Reading Text, 6 Writing, 7 Thinking, 8 Document Use, 9 Digital These essential skills have been identified with in section 2.3 and/or 3.2 of your Contest Description. The top three Essential Skills for your area of competition have been identified on your Project and all other supporting project documents. 2. CONTEST INTRODUCTION 2.1 Purpose of the Challenge. To enable the industry as well as observers to view the level of skills taught within the public, secondary and post-secondary programs and to encourage interaction between the various sectors. This relationship will ensure the skills gained by young hairstylists at all levels of training are geared to the demands of the beauty industry. 2.2 Duration of contest. 10 hours 2.3 Skills and Knowledge to be tested. The level of this competition will allow the young stylists to demonstrate their technical skills and creative ability. Page 2
3. CONTEST DESCRIPTION 3.1 List of documents produced and timeline for when competitors have access to the documents. DOCUMENT DATE OF DISTRIBUTION VIA WEBSITE Project February 2015 Mannequin information January, 2015 Product information May, 2015 3.2 Tasks that will be performed during the contest Men s Classical Sculptured (Bombage) Cut and Style 7 Men s Fashion Cut and Color 7 Ladies Creative Technical 7 Ladies Hair By Night with Hairpieces and Ornamentation 7 No written test will be administered. The theoretical knowledge will be relevant in the performance of the practical tests. No technical support such as formulas, pictures, drawings, notes, etc. Any communication between audience and competitor during contests times may be seen as coaching and could cause demerits to be awarded or disqualification Health and Safety Industry standards must be followed throughout the competition. If a competitor receives a warning regarding safety issues (listed below), the competitor must stop work immediately and take action. 7 If after a third warning the competitor does not take action, he/she may be disqualified. Electrical safety Electrical tools such as irons should never be in contact with flammable products. Electrical cords must be in good order and undamaged. They should never be in contact or in proximity of water. No tools exceeding 2500 watts. Shampoo area Sinks must be cleaned after use, otherwise you will be asked to return and clean Water spillage on the floor must be immediately cleaned to avoid accidents. Page 3
Working area Floor must be wiped as soon as there is some water or product spillage. Hair must be cleared out and removed immediately after haircutting. Sharp instruments (scissors, razors, blades) are manipulated with caution and stored properly. Health and personal safety The use of gloves and smock is respected during the preparation 1, application, and rinsing of colouring products. 7 Proper footwear must be worn or competitor will not be allowed on floor (closed toed shoes, no platform and no heels higher than 2 inches). Hosiery/socks covering entire foot must be worn at all times. It is forbidden to run during competition. In presence of a wound (burn, cut) the competitor must visit the first aid station. Essential Skills - 1 Numeracy, 7 Thinking (Critical) 4. EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, CLOTHING 4.1 Equipment and material provided by Skills/Compétences Canada Table Mirror Non-hydraulic chair Electrical outlet L Oreal will supply all styling-finishing products for the competition and no other products can be used. (Coloration is of the competitor s choice but ALL labels must be covered). Pivot Point will supply three competition mannequins one ladies mannequin plus weft, two male mannequins and one tripod. 4.2 Equipment and material provided by the competitor Their own working tools; water bottle, towels, cape, cutting implements, combs, brushes, clips, blow dryer, gloves All coloring products must be provided by the competitors and the label must be covered Ornamentation and earrings for the mannequin for test 2 (Ladies Hair By Night with Hairpieces and Ornamentation) One mannequin head support for table Contestants cannot borrow supplies from others Page 4
Only one electrical tool may be plugged at a time (a maximum of 2500 watts can be used per electrical outlet) The use of headsets, ear buds, cell phones, MP3, tablet, IPod, etc., are not allowed. No cutting stools or trollies 4.3 Required clothing (Provided by competitor) Clean and comfortable work attire as would be worn by professionals working in a modern hair salon. Any protective clothing without company logos except S/CC sponsors. Proper footwear must be worn or competitor will not be allowed on the floor (closed toed shoes, no platform or high heeled shoes higher than 2 inches). Hosiery/socks must be covering entire foot must be worn at all times Smocks and gloves must be worn when coloring 5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 5.1 List of required personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by competitors Coloring gloves Smock Hosiery/socks Closed toe shoes Note: Competitors will not be allowed to compete if the above items are not brought and used 6. ASSESSMENT 6.1 Point breakdown POINT BREAKDOWN /100 Mens Classical (Bombage) Cut and Style 25 Mens Cut and Style 3 Wishes 25 Ladies Creative Technical 25 Ladies Hair By Night with Hairpieces and Ornamentation 25 7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.1 Consecutive translation If consecutive translation is required on site, the Skills/Compétences Canada Provincial/Territorial offices must advise Skills/Compétences Canada National Secretariat a minimum of 1 month prior to the competition or this service might not be guaranteed. Page 5
7.2 Tie (No ties are allowed) In the event of a tie, the competitor with the highest score in the ladies hair by night will be the winner. If a second tie occurs, the highest score in the men s classic cut and style will be the winner. 7.3 Competition rules Please refer to the competition rules of the Skills Canada National Competition. 8. NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Region Name Email address Pacific Region Jill Calver Jill.Calver@rdpsd.ab.ca Western Region - Chair Megan Gustafson megan.g@sasktel.net Québec. Carole Perron carole-perron@cspi.qc.ca Atlantic Region Bonnie Williams bonnie.williams@nscc.ca Workshop Supervisor Kara Firman karafirman@hotmail.com Page 6