Standard

Updated: 10/08/07

COS 113 – Cosmetology Practicum I

Course Description

Provides laboratory experiences necessary for the development of skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is prescribed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the hours required for licensure. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; styling; dispensary; manicure/ pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Permanent Waving and Relaxers

Class

1

Hair Color and Bleaching

D. Lab

0

Skin, Scalp, and Hair Treatments

P. Lab/O.B.I.

12

Haircutting

Credit

5

Styling

 

 

Dispensary

 

 

Manicure/Pedicure/Advanced Nail Techniques

 

 

Reception

 

 

Safety Precautions/Decontamination

 

 

Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance

 

 

 

Prerequisite/ Corequisite:

 COS 111and COS 112

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PERMANENT WAVING AND RELAXERS           

2

0

28

Permanent waving and relaxers

Perform the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, toward completion of State Board requirements.

8 Permanent Waving Applications

1 Virgin Relaxer application

2 retouch Relaxer applications

2 Soft Curl Permanent applications

 

 

 

HAIR COLORING AND BLEACHING      

2

0

20

Temporary color

Bleach 

Tint

Tint retouch

Lash of brown tint

Foiling

Cap Technique

Perform the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, toward completion of State Board requirements.

2 Temporary Color applications

1 Virgin Bleach application

1 Retouch Bleach

1 Virgin Tint

3 Retouch Tint

1 Lash and Brow tint

2 Foiling Techniques

1 Cap Technique

 

 

 

SKIN, SCALP, AND HAIR TREATMENTS

1

0

5

Facials

Scalp treatments

Hair treatments

Perform the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, toward completion of State Board requirements.

2 Facials

2 Scalp Treatments

2 Hair Treatments

 

 

 

HAIRCUTTING

2

0

6

Haircuts

Perform the appropriate number of haircuts, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

10 Haircutting Techniques

 

 

 

STYLING

0

0

23

Wet sets          

Comb cut

Blow drying

Pincurls

Fingerwaves

Perform the appropriate number of stylings, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

15 Wet Sets

20 Combouts

5 Blowdry styles to include Marcel Iron

1 Pincurl style

1 Fingerwave style

 

 

 

DISPENSARY

0

0

10

Supply room

Mix, fill, and dispense products to other students. 10 hours

 

 

 

MANICURE/PEDICURE/ADVANCED NAIL TECHNIQUES

1

0

16

Manicure

Pedicure

Advanced Nail Techniques

Perform the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

8 Manicures

6 Pedicures

2 Advanced Nail techniques

 

 

 

RECEPTION     

0

0

10

Charm  

Desk    

Reception Arts

Ethics

Perform the required hours, as directed by the instructor,

toward State Board requirements. 10 hours

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/DECONTAMINATION

1

0

1

Safety rules and regulations

Comply with safety rules and regulations for cosmetology.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT COMPLIANCE

1

0

1

Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance

Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act requirements for cosmetology.

15 Wet Sets

20 Combouts

5 Blow dry styles

1 Pincurl and

1 Fingerwave

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology 2004 edition by Milady

Milady Standard Cosmetology Study Guide 2004 edition by Milady

Milady Standard Cosmetology Theory and Practical Workbook 2004

Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2004

Pivot Point Workbook of Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2004

 

Professional Magazines

American Salon

Modern Salon

Nails

 

Videos/Slides/other resources

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Video Series

PO Box 6904

Florence, KY 41022

 

Milady's Online Licensing Preparation for Cosmetology/Nail Tech/Esthetician

800.347.7707

 

Milady's Standard System of Salon Skills Video Series

800.347.7707

 

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology Video Series

800.347.7707

National Cosmetology Association

St. Louis, MO

 

Georgia State Dept. of Education

Atlanta Georgia 30334