Cosmetology Course Outline
Entrance/Admission Requirements
- All applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Official high school transcript showing graduation date, or
- Official GED passing scores or certificate.
- Picture ID and Social Security card with number.
- Alien Registration Card/INS Proof or other documentation (if required).
Note: A high school diploma or GED from a foreign country must be translated and notarized.
Program Objective
The Affinity Hair Program is designed to equip students with industry tools and help develop their skills, including client relationship-building. The program focuses on mastering color, cut, styling, relaxing, shaving, business, and more. Our goal is to help students not only earn a certificate but also build a career path.
Measurable Performance Objectives
- Complete the required number of clock hours of training.
- Pass all practical graduation requirements and projects including exams.
- Satisfactorily pass final written and practical exams.
- Receive a graduation certification or plaque.
- Pass the state board exam.
Program Description
Our cosmetology classes prepare Future Professionals in design, cutting, coloring, multicultural techniques, makeup, fashion trends, manicuring, and the art of hairdressing. The program includes 1,200 hours to meet Florida licensing requirements.
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| COS 100 | Florida Law-Rules Regulations of Florida Department of Professional Regulation & Aids Education – Gives students awareness of the spread of infectious diseases, such as HIV and AIDS and what measures can be taken to control infection (4-hour certificate from vendor) | 25 | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 105 | History, Life Skills, Professional Image & Communication – Barbers will learn the history of their career and establish new tools and a professional image in the beauty industry. | 12 | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 110 | Sterilization & Sanitation, Related Anatomy/Chemistry, Skin Structure & Skin Disorders - Procedure for safety precautions and knowledge of anatomy and physiology to cosmetology profession, skin structure/composition and skin diseases | 66 | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 115 | Nail Structure, Nail Disorders and Disease, Properties of Hair & Scalp and Basic Chemistry and Electricity - Learn nail structure, diseases and disorders and basic properties of hair and scalp, chemistry and electricity | 45 | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 120 | Principles of Hair Design, Shampooing, Scalp Care and Hair Shaping - Learn the principles & philosophy of hair design, shampooing, scalp care and cutting with scissors, razors and clippers | 256 | 400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 125 | Hair Styling – Learn techniques and procedure for the art of hair styling by finger waving, wet styling and thermal, braiding, and hair extension | 285 | 250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 130 | Chemical Waving / Relaxing – Applications and proper techniques for permanent waving, chemical hair relaxers for curl reforming | 150 | 90 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 135 | Hair Color - Learn color theory and importance, types of hair color, correct procedure for application | 250 | 170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 140 | Hair Removal – Proper technique for hair removal by waxing and tweezing | 9 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 145 | Facials – Procedures and manipulative skills for facials and benefits | 15 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COS 155 | Facial Make-up – Learn the proper technique for make-up application, artificial eyelashes and understand color theory for makeup application | 24 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 160 | Manicuring, Pedicuring, Nail Extensions – Theory and procedures for manicuring, pedicuring and nail extensions | 18 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COS 165 | Salon Management – Knowledge and responsibility to operate a salon | 45 | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL: | 1200 Clock Hours | 1000 Service Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours | Service Hours |
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| BAR 105 | Florida Law-Rules Regulations of Florida Department of Professional Regulation & Aids Education - Give students awareness of the spread of infectious diseases, such as HIV and AIDS and what measures can be taken to control infection (4 hour certificate from vendor); prepare students for licensure | Hours: 125 | — |
| BAR 110 | History, Life Skills, Professional Image & Communication - Barbers will learn the history of their career, establish new tools and image as a professional in the beauty industry | Hours: 25 | — |
| BAR 115 | Safety, Sanitation and Sterilization - Explain and understand the importance of decontamination and regulations for health and safety in the barbershop and learn the equipment used in barbering and understand the business types of business operations in barbering | Hours: 325 | — |
| BAR 120 | General Anatomy/Physiology, Basics of Chemistry, Electricity and Study of Skin - Students will learn importance physiology, anatomy to barbering profession, the organic & inorganic chemistry with understanding of electricity and structure, functions of the skin | Hours: 50 | — |
| BAR 125 | Shampooing and Treatment of Hair and Scalp - Learn chemical composition of hair, disorders and treatments of hair and scalp and the different types of shampoos, proper techniques of shampooing and rinsing. | Hours: 75 | Hours: 350 |
| BAR 130 | Facial Massage, Shaves/Mustache/Beard – Students will practice all areas of shaving techniques including softening of beard, and applications/theory of massage for facial treatments. | Hours: 50 | Hours: 100 |
| BAR 135 | Haircutting/Hairstyles – The student learns all necessary techniques of hair cutting and styling for women and men including but not limited to taper cuts, fades, flat tops, and standard haircuts using scissor over comb, clipper over comb, and freehand techniques. The student will learn all fourteen standard positions and strokes and hair replacements. | Hours: 200 | Hours: 250 |
| BAR 140 | Chemical Services – Students will practice the application of chemical services, including but not limited to permanent waving, coloring and bleaching, hair relaxing and curling on mannequins and customers under the supervision of an instructor. | Hours: 350 | Hours: 300 |
| TOTAL: | 1200 Clock Hours | 1000 Service Hours | |
| Course Number | Course Title & Description | Clock Hours | Service Hours |
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| NT 100 | Florida Law – Rules & Regulations of Florida Department of Professional Regulations for Nail Technology & HIV/AIDS Education – Awareness of infectious diseases spread and control measures (4-hour certificate from vendor) | 9 | n/a |
| NT 101 | Career Essentials – Prepare students for professional environment and ethics in the workplace | 2 | n/a |
| NT 102 | Nail Salon Ecology – Proper procedures of sanitation, disinfecting and sterilization | 4 | n/a |
| NT 103 | Nail Theory, Practice and Related Subjects – Physical & anatomic structures of nails, plus business skills for nail technicians | 85 | n/a |
| NT 104 | Manicures – Practice nail cutting, filing, spa treatments, paraffin baths, hand massage & hot oil manicures | 20 | 20 |
| NT 105 | Pedicures – Practice pedicure techniques, foot massage, spa, feet wrap and paraffin baths | 10 | 10 |
| NT 106 | Nail Tips and Nail Wraps and/or Mending – Practice electric files, nail tips, silk wraps and maintenance | 15 | 10 |
| NT 107 | Tips with Overlay – Learn to work with artificial nails; acrylic nails | 37.5 | 15 |
| NT 108 | Nail Fill-ins – Learn to fill real and artificial nails | 10 | 10 |
| NT 109 | Sculpting/UV and LED Gels – Learn application of pink and white technique | 37.5 | 15 |
| NT 110 | Artificial Nail Removal – Techniques in how to remove artificial nails | 5 | 10 |
| NT 111 | Polishing and Nail Art – Techniques in using polish, paint, and decorative elements on nails | 5 | 20 |
| Total: | 300 | 110 | |
The course numbering system uses a five or six digit alphanumeric identifier. Prefixes represent the course type, suffixes represent the teaching sequence.