Cosmetology
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Personal
beauty service is recognized as a necessity by most people today, and
performance of this service can be satisfactory rendered only by operators who
possess the skills and knowledge of the trade and who are adept at social
courtesies. A state license is required for the practice of beauty
culture, and a formal examination must be passed before this license can be
obtained.
State
registration is required for trainees who, by their registration, become
apprentices for the required 1500 clock hours of study of physiology,
chemistry, math, and other technical information pertaining to the trade.
The laboratory and classroom work is supplemented by training and practical
experience in accepted practices relative to the hair, scalp, skin, and nails.
The
Manicurist program contains a minimum of 600 hours of instruction in theory and
practical learning experiences. Learning the art of manicuring consists
of instruction in caring for hands and nails, manicures, pedicures, sculpture
nails, nail tips, and nail repair.
The
Instructor Trainee course consists of 300 hours training. The course
consists of student teaching, lesson planning, curriculum development, record
keeping, and classroom management. Prerequisites for this program include
a high school diploma and a current Cosmetology license.
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Instructor Trainee |
300 Hours |
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Manicurist
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600 Hours |
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Cosmetologist
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1500 Hours |
432 Hours = 1 Trimester
Estimated Course Length
Program = 14 Months
Manicuring = 6 Months