CURRICULUM FOR COSMETICIAN COURSE CIP#12.0409 - 600 HOURS
The curriculum for students enrolled in a Cosmetician course shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical training covering all practices of a Cosmetician (Cosmetician), pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barber and Cosmetology Act. For the purpose of this section, technical (theory) instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; practical operations shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a mannequin. Practical training shall mean the time it takes to perform a practical operation. Technical instruction and practical training shall include the following:
| SUBJECT | MINIMUM REQUIRED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION (HOURS) | MINIMUM REQUIRED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS (ACTUAL OPERATIONS – NOT HOURS) |
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| 350 Hours of Technical Instruction and Practical Training in Facials | ||
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Manual, Electrical and Chemical Facials: The subject of manual, electrical and chemical facials shall include, but is not limited to the following techniques and procedures: Manual Facials including cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks. Electrical Facials include the use of electrical modalities, 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. Chemical Facials 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. |
20 30 20 |
40 60 40 |
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Preparation: The subject of Preparation shall include, but not be limited to the following issues: Client consultation, intake procedures, contraindications, professionalism, client record keeping, pre and post-operative care, CPR/AED, salon and spa skills. |
15 | ---- |
| 200 Hours of Technical Instruction in Health and Safety | ||
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Laws and Regulations: The subjects of Laws and Regulations shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: The Barber and Cosmetology Act and the Board's Rules and Regulations. |
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Health and Safety Considerations: The subject of Health and Safety shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B. Chemical composition and purpose of cosmetic and skin care preparation. Elementary chemical makeup, chemical skin peels, physical and chemical changes of matter. Electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment. |
40 | ---- |
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Disinfection and Sanitation: The subject of Disinfection and Sanitation shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. Proper disinfection procedures. Disinfection shall be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment. |
10 | ---- |
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Anatomy and Physiology: The subjects of Anatomy and Physiology shall include but is not limited to the following issues: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Bacteriology, skin analysis and conditions. |
15 | ---- |
| 50 Hours of Technical Instruction and Practical Training in Hair Removal and Make-up | ||
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Eyebrow Beautification: The subject of Eyebrow Beautification shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: Eyebrow shaping and hair removal techniques, hair analysis, A ) waxing, B ) tweezing, manual or electrical depilatories. |
20 5 |
40 10 |
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30 hours Additional Training The Board recommends that schools provide training in the area of communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service records, seeking employment, the resume, job interview Salon management Communication skills How to seek/obtain employment Employment applications/resumes |
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COSMETICIAN 600 hours
The following breakdown of technical (theory) instruction, and practical training is based on (approximate) clock hour time spent on each subject listed in the State’s published curriculum.
NOTE* TIME SPENT ON SOME OPERATIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM CLIENT TO CLIENT AND/OR ON MANNEQUIN WORK.
COSMETOLOGY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
1. Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California Cosmological establishments' practices.
2. Acquire the knowledge of sanitation and disinfection procedures as related to all phases of skin care.
3. Acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to Cosmetician course including, anatomy, physiology,
and chemistry.
4. Acquire business management and “people skills” for the professional Cosmetician.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED:
1. Learn the proper and safe use of implements relative to all Cosmetician services.
2. Acquire the knowledge of analyzing the skin and recognizing skin types and disorders.
3. Will learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all Cosmetician services.
4. Will learn the application of daytime and evening make-up to include the application of individual and strip eyelashes
5. Will learn the proper procedures for giving facial treatments and applying massage.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATION'S TO BE DEVELOPED:
1. Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to Cosmetician.
2. Possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers.
3. Appreciate honesty and integrity.
4. Have improved "people skills".
The address or addresses where class sessions will be held:
Bridges Beauty College: 16515 Mojave Dr. Victorville CA 92395
Bridges Beauty College: 9170 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Graduation Requirements and School Diploma:
Student’s requirements are to complete the required clock hours in their program of study which include theory hours and practical operations as mandated by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. To be awarded a school diploma the student is required to maintain attendance of at least 67% and Academic grade of a “C” (75%) or better, complete their theory workbook, and prepare a functional resume with cover letter, and pass a final written and practical test with a 75% or better.
Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP)
Bridges Beauty College measures pace of clock hours progress at the point when the student’s scheduled clock hours for the payments period have elapsed, regardless of when the student attended them.
Evaluations for all Cosmetician students will be conducted (as/per contract) when the student is scheduled to complete the following hours:
- The point at which 300 Hours of the course is scheduled to be completed,
- The point at which 600 Hours of the course is scheduled to be completed,
ACADEMIC - GRADING POINT GRADES FOR PRACTICAL WORK (10)
| GRADING | LETTER GRADE | DESCRIPTION | GRADE POINT |
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| 100% - 95% | A | Excellent | 4.00 |
| 94% - 85% | B | Very Good | 3.00 |
| 84% - 75% | C | Satisfactory | 2.00 |
| 74% - 65% | D | Unsatisfactory | 1.00 |
| 64% - 00 % | F | Fail | 0.00 |
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade, a Manicuring license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Manicuring/Nail Care course as described above and passed the state’s licensing exam (Practical and Written) with an overall average of 75%.