Notes

8.1 To gain a better understanding of the apprenticeable trades. (COM)

Students will define apprenticeship. Working with the students, list the apprenticeable trades. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a career through apprenticeship.

8.2 To investigate careers related to the field of cosmetology. (COM)

Using a jigsaw method ask students to:

• Create a list of careers that relate to the field of cosmetology.
• Share the different lists with all of the class. Add any careers that students might have missed.
• Discuss each of the careers, so students have an understanding of each career.
• Ask students to find three advertisements of jobs that interest them within the beauty industry. Make a list of all the information given in each advertisement and compare the jobs.
• Determine common skills required for jobs in the ads and why these skills are important to students. Select one of the jobs and explain why it appeals to them. (Adapted from Tourism, Hospitality, and Entrepreneurship A30, B30 Curriculum Guide learning objective 8.2.)

Throughout the course invite guests from the beauty industry to speak to the class on different aspects of their jobs.

8.3 To explain the educational requirements to become a cosmetologist. (COM)

Explain the educational requirements for a cosmetologist and briefly discuss requirements for other career choices such as esthetics, massage therapist, etc.

8.4 To describe careers within the beauty industry. (COM)

Have guest speakers talk to students about their careers. Discuss duties, working conditions, educational requirements, salary, positives, negatives, etc.

OR

Take students on a field trip to listen to an industry representative speak about career opportunities in the beauty industry.

8.5 To explore career options using the internet. (TL)

Using the internet, have students research a career in the beauty industry or interview an individual from the community who has experienced a career in the beauty industry that is of interest to them. Report on duties, educational requirements, salary, etc. Students share their findings with the class. Refer to Appendix F. For more information, consult the Career Hotline at http//www.sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca/.