Standard

Updated: 10/08/07

COS 115 – Cosmetology Practicum III

Course Description

Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The appropriate number of applications for completion of state board service credit requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair treatment; 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 114

 

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

25

Permanent waving and relaxers

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

10 Permanent waves

1 Virgin relaxer

3 Retouch relaxers

 

 

 

HAIR COLOR AND BLEACHING

0

0

20

Temporary color

Bleach 

Tint      

Tint retouch

Lash or brow tint

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

2 Temporary color

1 Virgin Bleach

1 touchup Bleach

1 Virgin Tint

3 Retouch T

1 Lash and Brow Tint

 

 

 

SKIN, SCALP, AND HAIR          TREATMENTS

0

0

5

Facials

Scalp treatments

Hair treatments

Complete the appropriate number of facials and treatments, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

2 Facials

2 Scalp Treatments

1 Hair Treatments

 

 

 

HAIRCUTTING 

0

0

15

Haircuts

Complete the appropriate number of hair cuts, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

10 basic and advanced Haircuts

 

 

 

DISPENSARY

0

0

12

Supply room procedures

Mix, fill, and dispense products to other students.

 

 

 

STYLING

0

0

25

Wet sets           

Comb out           

Blow drying

Pin curls

Finger waves

Complete the appropriate number of styles, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

15 Wet Sets

20 Combouts

5 Blowdry Styles to include proper use of vent brush and Marcel iron

1 Pin curl set

1 Fingerwave

 

 

 

MANICURE/PEDICURE/ADVANCED NAIL TECHNIQUES

0

0

3

Manicure

Pedicure

Advanced Nail Techniques

Complete the appropriate number of manicures and pedicures, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

2 Manicures

1 Pedicure

1 Advanced Nail Technique

 

 

 

RECEPTION     

0

0

12

Procedures

Perform required hours as receptionist, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements.

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/DECONTAMINATION

0

0

2

Safety rules and regulations

Comply with safety rules and regulations for cosmetology.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT COMPLIANCE

0

0

1

Procedures

Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act

 

 

 

 

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

Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Online Test Review 2004

Web Tutor by Milady 2003

Milady’s Web Enhancement 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