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COURSES OF STUDY : Cosmetology | Manicurist |Teacher training | Skin Care


COSMETOLOGY COURSE OF STUDY (1,600 CLOCK HOURS)
 
(O'NET # 68002, CIP# 12.0403) 

The course of study for students enrolled in a cosmetology course shall consist of sixteen hundred (1600) clock hours which include a minimum of 335 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of cosmetology.  The minimum combined total clock hours of 1,600, include the technical instruction phase and opportunity for the student to acquire the necessary skills through practical applications developed under the supervision of the school’s instructors.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE EDUCATIONAL GOALS

The cosmetology course of study is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a cosmetologist.  The knowledge and skills will prepare licensed students for work as a hairdresser, salon manager, hair-colorist, salon owner, product demonstrator, and styling publicist.

COSMETOLOGIST COURSE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

The licensed cosmetologist will be prepared to seek profitable employment as a hairdresser, salon manager, hair-colorist, salon owner, product demonstrator, or platform artist.  They will be versed in all areas of Cosmetology.

COSMETOLOGIST COURSE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Cosmetology, with  a GPA (Grade Point Average) of “C” (70%) or better, he/she is awarded a diploma certifying his/her graduation.  Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.

COSMETOLOGIST COURSE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

A Cosmetology license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Cosmetology course as described above and passed the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Examination with an overall average of 75%.

Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, participation, or examination:  Practical Operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a mannequin.  Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:

COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL SUBJECT Min. 
Theory
hours

instructions
Min. 
practical
operations
1.The Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Board’s Rules and Regulations 20  20  
2. Cosmetology Chemistry  
Shall include the chemical composition and the purpose of cosmetic, nail, hair,  and skin care preparations. Shall also include the elementary chemical make-up,  physical, and chemical changes of matter.)
20  
3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (Shall include training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous  chemicals and preventing chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B.) 20  
4. Theory of Electricity in Cosmetology
(Shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operating 
electrical devices, and the various safety
precautions used when operating electrical equipment.)
5   
5. Disinfection and sanitation (Shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and 
equipment as specified in Sections 979 and 980. Disinfection should be emphasized  throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments
and equipment.)
20 10
6. Bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology.  15  
7. Wet hair Styling (Shall include hair analysis, shampooing, finger waving, pin curling and comb-out.) 25 200
8. Thermal Hair Styling and Blow Drying (Shall include hair analysis, straightening, waving, curling with hot combs and hot curling irons, and blower styling.)
(A) Thermal styling
(B) Press and curl


20



40
20
9. Permanent Waving
(Shall include hair analysis, chemical and heat permanent waving.) 
20 80
10. Chemical Straightening
(Shall include hair analysis, and the use of sodium hydroxide and other base solutions.)
20 25
11. Haircutting 
(Shall include hair analysis, and the use of the razor, electric clippers, and thinning shears, for wet and dry cutting.)
20 80
12. Hair coloring and bleaching
(Shall include hair analysis, predisposition tests, safety  precautions, formula mixing, tinting, bleaching, and the use of dye removers. Shall not include any credit for color rinses.)
-
Bleaching
- Hair coloring


40





20
50
13. Scalp and Hair Treatments
(Shall include hair and scalp analysis, scientific brushing, electric and manual scalp manipulation, and other hair treatments.)
5 20
14. Facials     
(A). Manual
(Shall include cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks.)
5 10
(B) Electrical (Shall include the use of all electrical modalities, including dermal lights and electrical apparatus, for facials and skin care purposes.) 10 15
(C) Facials Chemicals (Shall include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs. Training shall emphasize that only the non-living, uppermost layers of facial skin known as the epidermis, may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification. All practical operations must be performed in accordance with Section 992 regarding skin peeling.)  10 15
15. Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal
(Shall include the use of wax, tweezers, electric or manual, and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair.)
10 20
16. Make-up
 (Shall include skin analysis, complete and corrective make-up, and the application of false eyelashes.)
15 10
17. Manicuring and Pedicuring    
A. Water and Oil Manicure, including nail analysis, and hand and arm massage 5 15
B. Complete Pedicure, including nail analysis and foot and ankle massage. 5 10
C. Artificial Nails 
a. Liquid and powder Brush-on 10 50 Nails
b. Artificial Nail Tips 10 50 Nails
c. Nail Wraps and Repairs 5 20 Nails

10
10
5

50 Nails
50 Nails
20 Nails
18. Additional Training 
(May include professional ethics, personal hygiene, good grooming, salesmanship, required keeping of student records, modeling, desk and reception, and care and styling of wigs, payroll deductions, how to seek and obtain employment, preparations of employment applications, and salon management.)
   

The minimum combined total clock hours of 1600, include the technical instruction phase and opportunity for the student to acquire the necessary skills through practical applications developed under the supervision of the school’s instructors.



 

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