Program Description
This course will provide clinical experiences necessary for the development of skill required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is prescribed by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes portion of the hours required for the licensure. Topics to be covered include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin scalp and hair treatments; haircutting; styling dispensary; manicure/pedicure/nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; advanced styling and hair shaping; industry concepts; and exposure to a salon setting.
Preparation for Employment
This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the cosmetology field. The content includes but not limited to practical experiences in clinical and theory. Students engage learning on live models, manikins, demonstrations and computer base technology.
Certifications
► certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the programcompetencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines.
► Prepare for Florida State Board of Cosmetology exam

Internships
Various professional salons are partners with iTECH’s I-salon Cosmetology program and provide excellent internship opportunities for our students.
Areas of Focus
► Haircutting
► Hair coloring
► Chemical Texture Services
► Manicure
► Pedicure
► Nail Enhancements
► Nail Design
► Facials
Portfolio
Cosmetology students prepare a portfolio that highlights the skills they learned in order to prepare them for a challenging career. Students will create a portfolio including; before and after photos, a resume, reference letters, awards, certificate of completion.
Examples of Course Projects
There are a variety of cosmetology projects within the Occupational Completion Points. You will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course. All of the projects together will become your final portfolio to promote one message . . . “YOU”.
► Hair Coloring Before and After Photos
► Hair Styling Before and After Photos
► Hair Cutting Before and After Photos
► Resume
► Reference Letters
► Awards/Certificate of completion
Software Applications
► Milady’s Pro Series
Salon Activities & Equipment
Salon is fully equip with 10 manicure stations, 2 pedicure chairs, 2 facial beds and facial equipment, salon stations, hydraulic chairs, 3 hooded dryers, 3 sink bowls, cash register, 2 restroom, washer and dryers.
Potential Employment Opportunities
► Technician
► Platform Artist
► Instructor
► Salon Owner/Manager
► Perm Specialist
► Color Specialist
► Hair Cutter
► Hair Stylist
► Consultant
► Facial
► Nail Specialist
► Sales
► Makeup Artist
► Cosmetologist
Length of Course
► 1200 clock hours or 3 semesters
Occupational Completion Points = OCP’s
►The following table illustrates the program structure:
Course # |
OCP |
Course Name |
Hours |
CSP0009 |
A |
Grooming and salon services, Facials and Nails |
225 |
COS0002 |
A |
Cosmetologist and Hairdresser
(1 of 3) |
300 |
COS0003 |
A |
Cosmetologist and Hairdresser
(1 of 3) |
300 |
COS0009 |
A |
Cosmetologist and Hairdresser
(1 of 3) |
375 |
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Basic Skills Requirements
► TABE Assessment:
Math 8.0 Reading 9.0 Language 8.0
*Some students qualify for exemption from this requirement.
Program Offered
► Fall and Spring
► Full-time:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Funding / Financial Aid
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Course Textbooks
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