This course will provide clinical experiences necessary for the development of the skills 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 portions of the hours required for licensing. Topics to be covered include: permanent waving and relaxers, hair color and bleaching, skin, scalp and hair treatments, hair cutting, 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.

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Students practice the skills for this program by working and learning in the classroom and in the iSalon, a new upscale salon that is open to the public on regular school days. Program content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills; leadership skills; human relations skills; employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; Florida cosmetology law and rules; acquisition of knowledge of cosmetology and its related chemistry; and development of skill in performing the manipulative techniques required in the practice of cosmetology.
- Hair cutting
- Hair coloring
- Chemical Texture Services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Color Corrections
- Extensions
- Facials
- Waxes

Program Length: 1200 Hours

Enrollment Point: August, January, June

Career Opportunities: Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, Platform Artist, Instructor, Salon Owner or Manager, Color Specialist, Facial, Wax and Brow Specialist, Sales Representative, Makeup Artist, Manufacturer Educator, Special Effects Artist, Blow Dry Specialist, Braid and Wig Stylist.

Industry Certifications/State Credentials: Prepare to take the Florida State Board of Cosmetology exam.

What You'll Learn

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the cosmetology field. The content includes, but is not limited to, practical clinical experiences and theory. Students engage learning on live models, manikins, demonstrations and computer base technology.

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, and a certificate of completion.

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.

Courses:

The following table illustrates the program structure.

Projects & Opportunities for Students Include:
- 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
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.

Make Up Artists
Learn how to become a talented make -up artist.

i-Salon Hair Shows
Pictures of iSalon Hair Shows at iTECH

Quality & Care
The high-end quality care for hands, feet and eye beauty is at the heart of our activities and developments.

Facials
Your skin will feel rejuvenated.

Course Details

CSP0009 – Grooming/Salon Services, Facials & Nails (225 hours)

Students begin in the classroom learning about State Board of Cosmetology requirements, safety practices, and cosmetology laws and regulations. Throughout the program, students learn and practice competencies in employability, communication, math and science skills required to succeed in the industry. They gradually move to the iSalon setting for demonstrations and practice in the following: (a) manicuring and pedicuring (b) applying artificial nails and nail wraps; (c) facials and related massage; (d) makeup; (d) preparing hairpieces, wigs and hair attachments; and (e) performing haircuts on a mannequin or client.
COS0002 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1 (300 hours)

Students identify shampoo/hair conditioners and scalp treatments; evaluate scalp and hair needs; and communicate an understanding of the chemical compositions and reactions of shampoos, conditioners, and rinses. They demonstrate application of shampoo, manipulations, and rinsing. Students also identify and perform hair shaping (cutting); illustrate ways in which geometric shapes can be combined in performing haircuts on a mannequin or client; and practice communicating the strategies necessary to meet individual client needs.
COS0003 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2 (300 hours)

Students perform “wet set” using principles of design (i.e. hair sculpturing, rollers, and finger waves). They set up equipment and perform thermal styling while utilizing knowledge of anatomy, angles, planes and laws of color in "combing-out" various hairstyles. Students also demonstrate hair braiding techniques, and they practice styling individual hairpieces and incorporating, attaching and blending hairpieces into the desired hairstyle.
COS0009 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3 (375 hours)

Students study the analysis of hair and practice competencies in permanent waving/ reconstruction curl/chemical relaxing. They learn about all types of hair coloring and bleaching; the performance of predisposition test; and selection of correct supplies and equipment. As students approach program completion, they spend additional time in the classroom setting preparing for the Florida Board of Cosmetology Licensure Exam.

Graduate with Career Ready Skills

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the cosmetology field. The content includes, but is not limited to, practical clinical experiences and theory. Students engage learning on live models, manikins, demonstrations and computer base technology.

Internships

Various professional salons are partners with iTECH’s i-salon Cosmetology program and provide excellent internship opportunities for our students.

Workforce Education Internship Program

Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.

Job Placement

Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.

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Course Details

CSP0009 – Grooming/Salon Services, Facials & Nails (225 hours)

COS0002 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1 (300 hours)

COS0003 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2 (300 hours)

COS0009 – Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3 (375 hours)

Graduate with Career Ready Skills

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