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Description
The curriculum for students enrolled in the Cosmetician Course shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours, all practices constituting the art of Cosmetology pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. The primary purpose of the this Course is to train the students in the basic skills covering all aspects of Esthetics, Facials, Chemical peeling, manipulations, safety judgments, proper paper work habits and desirable attitude to pass the State Board Examination and for competency in job entry level positions as Cosmetician or related career.
Goals
The Cosmetician course of study is designed to prepare students to pass the State Licensing examination and to secure employment as a Cosmetician or other related career.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course requirements, a student graduate will be able to:
A. Perform the basic manipulative skills such as: Facials, Chemical peeling and make up applications.
B. Understand sterilization and sanitation procedures.
C. Understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
D. Practice proper grooming, effective communication skills, visual poise, professional ethics, and salesmanship.
E. Have a better understanding of the Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations.
Format
The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps, which address specific tasks necessary for Graduation, State Board preparation and job entry-level skills. Each student will receive instructions that relate to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the Industry. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans, which reflect current educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration and classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or a mannequin. Such technical and practical operations shall include:
| SUBJECT |
MINIMUM HOURS:
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION |
MINIMUM HOURS:
PRACTICAL OPERATIONS |
1. The Barbering and Cosmetology Act
The Board's Rules and Regulations. |
10 |
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| 2. Chemistry pertaining to the practices of an Esthetician (Includes the chemical composition and purpose of cosmetic and skin care preparations. Shall also include the elementary chemical make up, chemical skin peels, physical and chemical changes of matter). |
10 |
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| 3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances includes training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety, data sheets, protections from hazardous chemicals, preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B. |
20 |
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4. Electricity
Includes the nature of electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment. |
10 |
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5. Disinfection and Sanitation
Includes procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumers as well as the technician.
The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfected instruments and equipment as specified in Sections 979 and 980.
Disinfections should be emphasized throughout the entire Training period and must be performed before use of all
instruments and equipment. |
10 |
10 |
| 6. Bacteriology, Anatomy, and Physiology skin analysis and conditions. |
15 |
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| Facials: |
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A) Manual -
Includes skin analysis, cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs and masks. |
20 |
40 |
B) Electrical -
Includes the use of electrical modalities, including dermal lights and electrical apparatus, for facials and skin care purposes: however machines capable of producing an electrical current shall not be used to stimulate so as to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or face. |
30 |
60 |
C) Chemicals -
Includes chemical peels, packs, masks, and scrubs. Training will emphasize that only the non-living upper most layers of the facial skin, known as epidermis, may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification.
All practical operations must be performed in accordance with Section 992 regarding skin peelings. |
20 |
40 |
| 7. Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal Includes the use of wax, tweezers, manual or electrical, and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair. |
5 |
10 |
| A) Tweezers |
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| B) Wax and Depilatories |
20 |
40 |
8. Make-Up
Includes skin analysis, complete and corrective
make-up, and the application of false eyelashes. |
20 |
40 |
| 9. Salon Business, Retail sales, Career focus, Finding a job, Job interview, Resume writing, Opening a salon, business plan, written agreements, laws regulations, policies, practices, compensation, Payroll deductions, telephone use, advertising, sales, communications, public relations, insurance, and salon safety. |
20 |
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10. Miscellaneous -
The State Board recommends that schools provide training in the area of professional ethics, decorum record keeping, and client service record cards, also the instructor should apply the miscellaneous training to strengthen student performance, mock board, counseling, remedial, supervised field trips and related training. |
150 |
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The above requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the Board for Barbering and Cosmetology for examination. The portion of miscellaneous hours is to be applied, as needed in the curriculum related areas.
No credit of any type will be given for time spent in laundering towels or in washing or scrubbing floors, walls, woodwork, toilets or windows.
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Grading Procedures
Students are assigned theory study and a minimum number of practical operations. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted towards course completion ONLY when rated as satisfactory or better. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by State Board of Cosmetology and set forth in the Practical Skills Evaluation Criteria. Students must maintain an Academic Grade Average of 70% "C" or better and pass a FINAL written and practical exam prior to graduation. Student shall make up failed or missed test and incomplete assignments on the remedial day assigned by the institution.
Theory work will be graded according to the following scale
Written:
90% - 100% - A Excellent
80 % - 89% - B Good
70% - 79% - C Satisfactory
60% - 69% - D Unsatisfactory
Below 60% - F Failing
Practical work will be graded as follows:
Practical:
4 Points - A Excellent
3 Points - B Good
2 Points - C Satisfactory
1 Points - D Unsatisfactory
0 Points - F Failing
Cosmetician Course Performance Objectives
The Cosmetician student will be prepared to seek employment in the areas included, but not limited to: Esthetician, Skin Consultant, Salon Manager, Salon Owner, and Product Demonstrator.
Resources
The Milady Esthetician textbook, notes from class lectures, supplemental material handed outs, in class lectures from cosmetic companies.
Learning Strategy
Students must attend scheduled theory class, lectures, and demonstrations, read assigned chapters of text books, answer theory and practical workbook, prepare written procedures on practical operations, perform practical operations on a patron and/or a mannequin.
Theory class is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am (1 hour) for all students enrolled on a full time basis, Monday from 5:40 pm to 8:40 pm (3 hours) and Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am (1 hour) for all students enrolled on a part time basis.
Required Practical Operations
Policy and Regulatory agencies require student to complete an established number of practical operations for satisfactory skills development and graduation. Operations may be completed on mannequin, models or clients. The requirements listed are MINIMUM operations that each student must successfully complete prior to graduation. Additional operations may be assigned BY THE INSTRUCTOR based on training NEEDS and clientele volume.
Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion ONLY when rated at satisfactory or better. The instructor will indicate the grade, the month and year it was completed, and the instructor initials in the applicable category. This criteria shall be explained to the students and used uniformly when giving practical grades according to the following scale:
Satisfactory grade is based on meeting the minimum requirements in the following criteria.
A - EXCELLENT, No errors (All steps followed, exact).
B - Student is making Good satisfactory progress 1 - 2 procedures incorrect.
C - 3 Procedures incorrect (Satisfactory progress).
D - 4 Procedures incorrect (RETURN student to manikin for developing of skills).
E - All procedures were done incorrectly (REMOVE student from clinic floor to freshman)
INSTRUCTORS
As in all phases of any profession each individual has specialties within his/her training and acquired skills. Every attempt is made by the school to utilize the special skills of each instructor to provide the best education available. Every instructor has been certified to teach in a private post secondary institution by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
Day Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00am
to 3:30pm
Night
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday
5:40pm to 8:30pm
Saturday 8:00am to 4:30pm
R.O.P.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 4:00pm
to 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Classes
Start Monthly
DAY SCHOOL: School is in session daily,
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
NIGHT SCHOOL: School is in session daily,
Monday - Thursday from 5:40 pm to 8:40p.m.
Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. (mandatory)
R.O.P. School is in session daily,
Tuesday - Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
STARTING DATES: Classes start the first Tuesday of every month or every semester according to ROP and El Camino College schedule. After the completion of 400 hours, a night student may extend the hours of attendance to complete a 7 hour day.
COSMETICIAN
Full time students: 35 hours per week - 18 3/4 weeks, for a total of 600 hours.
Part time students: 20 hours per week - 35 1/2 weeks, for a total of 600 hours.
HOLIDAYS - SCHOOL CLOSED
The Academy is closed on Sunday and the following holidays. Martin Luther King's Birthday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas week December 24th to January 01st. A special holiday may be declared for emergency or special reasons. In such an event, students will be notified by school personnel via telephone and/or a notice posted on the front door of the school explaining the reason foreclosure and the date of reopening.
TUITION POLICY & FEES
All tuition and fees are payable in advance unless other arrangements have been made prior to commencement of classes. For information on tuition assistance, please contact the registrar. Financing options are available to those who qualify through monthly installments.
A late charge of $10.00 will be assessed on all private payments, 5 days delinquent. Upon completion of courses, copies of student records shall be provided. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to completion of the course. The school reserves the right to change tuition and fees, make subject changes when necessary and make substitutions in kits as required without prior notice. Any changes in fees will not affect attending students.
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Now For Appointment! (323) 249-0270
100 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena,
CA. 91101 (626) 229-9110
4085 Tweedy Boulevard
South Gate, CA 90280 (323) 249-0270 |
 
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