About the Program
This certificate will prepare students to perform basic skills in hairstyling and haircutting. In addition, demonstrate the ability to perform the basic analytical skills to perform relevant skills for an entry-level position in Cosmetology. The student will be able to demonstrate hairstyling and haircutting skills, safety and sanitation, communication and soft skills, and knowledge necessary to pass the State Board exam successfully. Upon completing the training, students will gain competency in entry-level job positions as a hairstylist or related career goals.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: HAIRSTYLING.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Safely and accurately use all equipment and products relating to the industry.
Demonstrate the most current methods and procedures using professional tools and equipment.
Apply necessary health and safety rules.
Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Demonstrate an orderly performance of all tasks and skills in hairstyling and haircutting establishing methodical habits without sacrificing artistic skills.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics. Students will understand agency standards and state board requirements for beauty professionals servicing the general public.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics. Students will demonstrate state board practices for beauty professionals while servicing the general public.
Corequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
In this course students will develop their skills in all aspects of hair cutting and styling. Topics include client consultation, applying industry standard health and safety protocols, haircutting, and formal styling. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in subjects learned.
Prerequisite(s): COS 19
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
In this course students will develop and demonstrate core hairdressing skills. Emphasis is placed on client draping, shampooing and conditioning, fundamentals of hair design and basic hairstyling techniques. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours and operations in subjects learned.
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Contacts
Kim Kirkwood, Chair
(530) 895-2294
Department Office: Cosmetology and Barbering Center
(530) 895-2202
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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