Standard

Posted: 02/2005

COS 114 - Practicum II

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; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; advanced styling and shaping; industry concepts; and surviving in the salon (transition from class to employment).

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Permanent Waving and Relaxers

Class

5

Hair Color and Bleaching

D. Lab

0

Skin, Scalp, and Hair Treatments

P. Lab/O.B.I.

10

Haircutting

Credit

8

Styling

 

 

Dispensary

 

 

Manicure/Pedicure/Advanced Nail Techniques

 

 

Reception

 

 

Safety Precautions/Decontamination

 

 

Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance

 

 

Advanced Styling and Shaping

 

 

Industry Concepts

 

 

Surviving in the Salon (Transition from Class to Employment)

 

 

 

Prerequisite/ Corequisite:

COS 113

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PERMANENT WAVING AND RELAXERS

0

0

18

Permanent waving and relaxers

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

 

 

 

HAIR COLORING AND BLEACHING

0

0

15

Temporary color

Bleach

Tint

Tint retouch

Lash or brown tint

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

 

 

 

SKIN, SCALP, AND HAIR TREATMENTS

0

0

8

Facials

Scalp treatments

Hair treatments

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

 

 

 

HAIRCUTTING

0

0

11

Haircuts

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

 

 

 

STYLING

0

0

22

Wet sets

Comb cut

Blow drying

Pincurls

Fingerwaves     

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

 

 

 

DISPENSARY

0

0

9

Supply room

Mix, fill, and dispense products to other students.

 

 

 

 MANICURE/PEDICURE/ADVANCED NAIL TECHNIQUES

0

0

5

Manicure

Pedicure

Advanced Nail Techniques

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

 

 

 

RECEPTION     

0

0

9

Charm  

Desk    

Reception/Arts Ethics

Perform the required hours, as directed by the instructor,

toward State Board requirements

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/DECONTAMINATION

0

0

1

Safety rules and regulations

Comply with safety rules and regulations for cosmetology.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT COMPLIANCE

0

0

1

Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance

Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act requirements for cosmetology.

 

 

 

ADVANCED STYLING AND SHAPING

25

0

1

Fashion trend styling

Identify the principles of fashion trend styling.

 

 

 

Roller placement

Identify and explain advanced roller placements.

 

 

 

Mold/sculpt/wrap

Identify the principles of hair sculpting in advanced styling.

 

 

 

Execution

Explain methods of executing advanced styling.

 

 

 

Men's hair

Identify principles in styling men's hair.

 

 

 

Ethnic styling

Identify the principles of ethnic trend styling.

 

 

 

Precision haircutting

Identify the principles of precision haircutting techniques.

 

 

 

Geometric forms

Identify geometric forms and angles used in precision haircutting.

 

 

 

Clipper designing

Identify the principles of clipper designing.

 

 

 

Elements of line and design

Identify the principles of line and design.

 

 

 

INDUSTRY CONCEPTS

10

0

0

Product knowledge

Identify the products and supplies used in salons today.

 

 

 

Business management

Observe and evaluate the daily operations of a salon.

 

 

 

 

Identify procedures/techniques involving usage of computers in salon inventory, client, records, and managing.

 

 

 

SURVIVING IN THE SALON (TRANSITION FROM CLASS TO EMPLOYMENT)

15

0

0

Salon hygiene

Demonstrate a knowledge of general salon safety.

 

 

 

Infection control

Identify methods of controlling infectious substances.

 

 

 

AIDS & Hepatitis

Demonstrate a knowledge of the danger of HIV and Hepatitis in salon.

 

 

 

OSHA

Demonstrate a knowledge of OSHA requirements in salon.

 

 

 

State board updates, rules, and regulations

Observe and evaluate the daily operations of a salon.

 

 

 

Client retention

Identify the characteristics  needed for maintaining a successful clientele.

 

 

 

 

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 2002

Pivot Point Workbook of Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2002

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Student CD

Milady’s Standard System of Salon Skills 2001

 

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