Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

12. - Personal and culinary services

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to provide professional services related to cosmetology, funeral services, and food preparation and service.

12.04 - Cosmetology and related personal grooming services

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 12.0401 to 12.0499.

12.0401 - Cosmetology/cosmetologist, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, style, or remove scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. These programs include courses in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labour laws and regulations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • beautician
  • cosmetician
  • cosmetologist
  • cosmetology

• Exclusion(s)

  • facial therapy(12.0408)
  • massage therapy(51.3501)
  • master esthetician(12.0414)
  • skin and beauty care(12.0409)

12.0402 - Barbering/barber

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply cosmetic treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers at various levels. These programs include courses in facial shaving; beard and moustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; hair cutting; hair styles and styling art; facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • barber
  • barbering

• Exclusion(s)

  • hairdressing instructor(12.0413)
  • hairstylist(12.0407)

12.0404 - Electrolysis/electrology and electrolysis technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to permanently remove hair from the human scalp, face, and body using specialized charged solid needle probes, and to function as licensed electrologists and electrolysis technicians. These programs include courses in direct current electrolysis, alternating current/high frequency thermolysis, blend/dual modality treatments, equipment theory and operation, safety and sanitation, client evaluation and care, laws and regulations, and business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • electrologist
  • electrology
  • electrolysis

12.0406 - Makeup artist/specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to professionally apply cosmetic makeup preparations and perform complete and specialized appearance makeovers including hairdressing, wig work, masking, temporary prosthesis applications, cosmetic applications, and related costuming for leisure or for professional stage, camera, clinical, or security purposes. These programs include courses in period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks; cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry; attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses; health and safety; client consultation and care; preproduction and postproduction operations; set and crew conduct and relations; script, instruction, and prescription interpretation; labour relations; and business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • artistic makeup
  • makeup
  • makeup artist
  • makeup artistry

• Exclusion(s)

  • cosmetology(12.0401)
  • facial therapy(12.0408)
  • permanent makeup(12.0411)
  • skin and beauty care(12.0409)
  • theatre technician(50.0502)

12.0407 - Hair styling/stylist and hair design

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to shampoo, cut, style, set, and dress the scalp hair of women and/or men, braid hair, apply hair cosmetics and wigs, and prepare for licensure as professional cosmetologists, hairdressers, and barbers at various levels. These programs include courses in hair design theory and concepts, hair cleaning and shampooing, hair colouring, chemical applications and permanent reconstructions, hair anatomy and physiology, scalp diseases and treatments, wig and hairpiece fitting, hair braiding, customer service, shop management, equipment operation, health and safety, and applicable laws and regulations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • hairdresser
  • hairdressing
  • hairstyling
  • hairstylist
  • men's hairdressing
  • natural hair braider
  • unisex hairdressing
  • women's hairdressing

• Exclusion(s)

  • barber(12.0402)
  • hairdressing instructor(12.0413)
  • pet stylist(01.0504)

12.0408 - Facial treatment specialist/facialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to massage and treat the face, neck, and scalp with chemical and cosmetic preparations, and to function as licensed facial specialists in specialized and full service salons. These programs include courses in facial surface anatomy; skin properties; skin decontamination and infection control; facial massage; facial makeup; facial wrapping; selection and application of creams, lotions, oils, and other chemicals and cosmetics; European and other facial techniques; client evaluation and care, applicable laws and regulations, and business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • facial skin care
  • facial therapy
  • facialist

• Exclusion(s)

  • cosmetology(12.0401)
  • esthetics(12.0409)
  • makeup(12.0406)

12.0409 - Aesthetician/esthetician and skin care specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. These programs include courses in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; colour and skin analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing regimens.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • aesthetics
  • basic aesthetician
  • basic esthetician
  • esthetician
  • esthetics
  • skin and beauty care
  • skin care
  • waxing (hair removal)

• Exclusion(s)

  • cosmetician(12.0401)
  • facial skin care(12.0408)
  • massage therapy(51.3501)
  • medical esthetician(12.0414)

12.0410 - Nail technician/specialist and manicurist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to shape fingernails and toenails, remove unwanted skin and blemishes, apply polish and cosmetics to nails, and function as licensed manicurists or nail technicians/specialists. These programs include courses in manicuring theory; skin anatomy; nail growth, irregularities, and diseases; sterilization and sanitation; equipment and table maintenance; cuticle, blemish, and rough skin removal; nail filing, shaping, and polishing; cream application and extremity massage; nail sculpture and design art; product storage and use; customer service; laws and regulations; and business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • manicure
  • manicurist
  • nail technician
  • nail technology
  • pedicure

• Exclusion(s)

  • cosmetician(12.0401)
  • skin and beauty care(12.0409)

12.0411 - Permanent cosmetics/makeup and tattooing

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to prepare and apply permanent markings, colour, and cosmetic products to the face and body for aesthetic or clinical purposes; to remove unwanted markings; and to function as licensed permanent makeup artists and tattooists. These programs include courses in client consultation; sterilization and sanitation; skin anatomy, diseases, and disorders; skin preparation and anesthetics; colour theory; machine theory and operation; needle selection; applications such as eyebrows, eyeliners, lips, lipliners, beauty marks, and blemish/mark removal; after care; laws and regulations; and business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • artistic tattooing
  • permanent makeup
  • tattooing

• Exclusion(s)

  • cosmetology(12.0401)
  • makeup(12.0406)

12.0412 - Salon/beauty salon management/manager

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares cosmetologists, hairstylists, and other personal grooming specialists to manage beauty parlours, shops, and full-service or specialized salons and to prepare for licensure as professional salon owners and operators. These programs include courses in cosmetic services marketing and retailing; advertising and promotion; salon management; the cosmetic and salon supply industries; hiring, supervision, and labour relations; applicable business and professional laws and regulations; professional standards and image; and customer service.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • beauty parlour management
  • hair salon management

• Exclusion(s)

  • business management(52.0201)
  • customer service management(52.0207)
  • small business management and ownership(52.0703)

12.0413 - Cosmetology, barber/styling and nail instructor

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares cosmetologists, barbers, stylists, nail technicians, and other grooming specialists to teach their specializations in licensed and accredited schools of cosmetology and barbering, and to prepare for licensure as instructors. These programs include courses in cosmetology arts and sciences teaching principles; student learning styles; professional curricula development; instructional planning; instructional methods and aids; student counselling and career assistance; test development; and classroom/clinic management.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • cosmetology instructor
  • hairdressing instructor

• Exclusion(s)

  • vocational technical education(13.1319)

12.0414 - Master aesthetician/esthetician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to massage and treat the face, neck, and body with advanced chemical and cosmetic preparations and esthetic medical treatments, and to function as licensed master or medical estheticians in dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices as well as in salons and spas. These programs include courses in advanced anatomy and physiology, skin properties and disorders, sanitation and infection control, advanced facial treatments, spa body treatments, advanced extractions, corrective makeup, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lymphatic drainage and advanced massage techniques, pre- and post-operative esthetic skin care, client/patient evaluation and care, applicable laws and regulations, and business practices.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • advanced aesthetician
  • advanced esthetician
  • master aesthetician
  • master esthetician
  • medical aesthetician
  • medical esthetician

• Exclusion(s)

  • cosmetician(12.0401)
  • esthetician(12.0409)
  • massage therapy(51.3501)

12.0499 - Cosmetology and related personal grooming services, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Cosmetology and related personal grooming services.

• Exclusion(s)

  • animal grooming(01.0504)
  • gerontological services(19.0702)
  • home care aide(51.2602)
  • massage therapist(51.3501)