Cosmetology Apprentice Required Courses

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Cosmetology Apprentice Required Courses

2023-24

Cosmetology Apprentice Required Courses

2024-25

The 47455401 Transition to Trainer course (8 hours) is required for completion and will be taken in the last semester of the apprenticeship.

The Mock Board Prep (8 hours) course is an optional course students can complete during the last semester of the apprenticeship.


Program Courses

50502501
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UGRD
Examines the policies and responsibilities of the Cosmetology program. Learners apply practices related to maintaining a healthy mind and body, and in determining personal qualities related to health and human relations. Also focuses on developing personal life management skills.
50502502
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UGRD
Focuses on different types of organisms to prevent the spread of disease in a salon environment. Students explore basic safety and first aid methods in the salon.
50502503
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UGRD
Introduces the student to all the responsibilities of owning a salon. Students develop a personal career-building plan incorporating a variety of areas to help them reach success in the profession. The theory of hair color and chemical texturizing (permanent waving and chemical relaxing) is studied and applied. Learners develop skills in how to handle the physical and chemical changes in the hair as each service is performed in order to achieve successful outcomes in the profession.
50502505
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UGRD
Focus will be on the structure of the hair root and hair shaft, including descriptions of the three layers of the hair. Discussion will include the chemical bonds that make up the hair and how the bonds are affected by the services performed in the salon. Hair and scalp disorders, diseases, and hair loss will be addressed.
50502506
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UGRD
| 1 CR
Students will learn basic haircutting procedures to include disinfection and proper use of tools.
50502507
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UGRD
| 1 CR
Focus will be on styling the hair to include fingerwaving, pincurling, roller-setting, blow-drying, thermal curling, thermal pressing, braiding, and long hairstyling. Product knowledge will be discussed. Safety and sanitation procedures will be addressed.
50502509
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UGRD
| 1 CR
This course focuses on the law of color, consultations skills, basic application techniques and formulation to safely and effectively perform a color service.
50502510
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UGRD
| 1 CR
Focuses on the theory of Chemical Texturizing and the application techniques and procedures related to Permanent Waving, Chemical Relaxing, and Soft Curl (Curl Reforming) Permanent Waves.
50502512
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UGRD
| 1 CR
Explores the structure, composition, and related glands of the skin. Students also characterize skin diseases and disorders as contagious or non-contagious to protect themselves and their clients. Also covers skin care services to include facials, waxing, delegated medical procedures, e.g., microdermabrasion, electricity/light therapy, and anatomy.
50502515
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UGRD
Applies techniques for basic manicures and pedicures. Artificial nails will also be addressed. The structure of the nail will be studied.The diseases and disorders of the nail will also be examined.

Total Credits: 9


Contact

Eric Lockwood, Director, Apprenticeships and Academies
715.246.1871
Email Eric

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