Cosmetology Course Outline

Entrance/Admission Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 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.

Course Number	Course Title	Clock Hours	Services
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
COS 150	[Add Course Title Here]	[Clock Hours]	[Services]
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