About the Program
(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) 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
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.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
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): COS 10 (or concurrent enrollment)
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course will teach procedural application of standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring, Hairstyling and Esthetics. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of Disinfection and Health standards required by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for practice and licensing in the beauty industry. Students will practice and demonstrate State Board disinfection and sanitation for beauty professionals while servicing the public. This course is designed toward preparation for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam.
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 204.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 204.00
In this course, students will develop and demonstrate fundamental hairstyling and haircutting skills. Emphasis is placed on State Board standards in client draping, shampooing and conditioning, fundamentals of hair design, and basic haircutting and basic hairstyling techniques. Students will practice and demonstrate State Board disinfection and sanitation techniques for beauty professionals while servicing the public. This course is designed toward preparation for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam and is a fundamental course in the Cosmetology, Barbering or Hairstyling program sequences.
Prerequisite(s): COS 19
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
In this course, students will expand and cultivate skills in haircutting and hairdressing. Topics will include client consultation, applying required health, safety and disinfection protocols, advanced haircutting techniques and formal hairstyling training. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours in subjects learned. This course is an advanced course in the Cosmetology and Hairstyling program sequences.
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Contacts
Felicia Flores, Chair
(530) 895-2344
Department Office: Cosmetology and Barbering Center
(530) 895-2202
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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