VVC's Cosmetology Discipline was created to offer a quality education for every student who wishes to pursue a career in the field of cosmetology including barbering, hairstyling, manicuring, and esthetics. Certificates of achievement are awarded for progression through each program as students learn theoretical and practical skills that meet the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, preparing graduates for licensure. Students will perform services on the general public in our simulated salon environment. Locally projected increases in cosmetology workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students in various employment opportunities for licensed high desert graduates. Job opportunities include hairstyling, manicuring, esthetics, barbering, cosmetology positions, self-employment options, educators, freelance and special event hires, and many others including expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Advanced Barbering Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43298
Program Code: COSM.ADBA.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Advanced Barber Certificate of Completion shows additional continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate advanced skills and practices incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover advanced barber skills and concepts; the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; advanced instructional lectures and demonstrations; and written and practical examinations. Students will expound on intermediate theoretical and practical knowledge of industry safety standards to infer evidence-based applications and reasoning of best procedures and practices. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be proficient in this knowledge, having master ed advanced daily practices within a simulated barbershop environment on volunteer patrons from within the community. Students will have completed the training requirements as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. Locally projected increases in barber workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include self-employed barbers, barber school educators, barber product developers, freelance and special event hires, barbershop management and ownership, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 296.0 - 333.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0114 | The Business of Barbering and Skills Review | 0.0 |
| COSM 0115 | Barbering State Board Test Preparation | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Advanced Cosmetology Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43306
Program Code: COSM.ADCO.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Advanced Cosmetology Certificate of Completion shows additional continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate advanced skills and practices incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover advanced cosmetology skills and concepts; the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; advanced instructional lectures and demonstrations; and written and practical examinations. Students will expand on intermediate theoretical and practical knowledge of industry safety standards to infer evidence-based applications and reasoning of best procedures and practices. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be proficient in this knowledge, having mastered advanced daily practices within a simulated salon environment on volunteer patrons from within the community. Students will have completed the training requirements as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. Locally projected increases in cosmetology workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include hairstyling, manicuring, esthetics, self-employed cosmetologists, educators, freelance and special event hires, salon management and ownership, and cosmetology product developers, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 296.0 - 333.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0104 | The Business of Cosmetology & Skills Review | 0.0 |
| COSM 0105 | Cosmetology State Board Test Preparation | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Barber Crossover Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43295
Program Code: COSM.BRCR.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Barber Crossover Certificate of Completion provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate advanced skills and practices incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover both introductory and advanced barber skills and concepts for the licensed cosmetologist who wishes to cross over into barbering or to expand on their knowledge base. Training will include the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; refresher and more advanced instructional lectures and demonstrations; and written and practical examinations. Students completing this certificate will have intermediate theoretical and practical knowledge of industry safety standards to infer evidence-based applications and reasoning of best procedures and practices. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have demonstrated this knowledge in daily practices within a simulated barbershop environment on patrons from within the community. Students will have completed the training requirements as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. Locally projected increases in barber workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include self-employed barbers, barber school educators, barber product developers, freelance and special event hires, barbershop management and ownership, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 248.0 - 279.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0205 | Barber Crossover Concepts | 0.0 |
| COSM 0206 | Advanced Barber Crossover and Test Preparation | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Esthetician Academy Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43296
Program Code: COSM.ESAC.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Esthetician Academy Certificate of Completion provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate essential skills and practices incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover introductory and intermediate esthetics skills and concepts. Training will include the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; instructional lectures and practical application; and written and practical examinations. Students completing this certificate will have intermediate theoretical and practical knowledge of industry safety standards to infer evidence-based application and reasoning of best procedures and practices. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have demonstrated this knowledge in daily practices within a simulated salon environment on patrons from within the community. Students will have completed the training requirements for esthetics, as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. Locally projected increases in esthetician workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include self-employed estheticians, beauty school educators, esthetics product developers, freelance and special event hires, salon management and ownership, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Program Requirements
Total Certificate Hours: 648.0 - 729.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0100 | Health & Safety Course | 0.0 |
| COSM 0202 | Esthetician Academy Concepts | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Intermediate Barbering Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43329
Program Code: COSM.ITBA.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Intermediate Barber Certificate of Completion provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate intermediate skills and practices incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover intermediary barber fundamentals; the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; intermediary instructional lectures and techniques; and written and practical examinations. Students will expound on the basic theoretical and practical understanding of industry safety standards to include practical applications on volunteer patrons from within the community. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have demonstrated this knowledge in daily practices within a simulated salon environment on patrons from within the community. Students can then expand on this knowledge by progressing in the program, to obtain an advanced certificate that will complete their training requirements as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. Locally projected increases in barbering workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include self-employed barbers, barber school educators, barber product developers, freelance and special event hires, barbershop management and ownership, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 512.0 - 576.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0112 | Barbering Techniques and Hair Design Concepts | 0.0 |
| COSM 0113 | Barbering Chemical Concepts | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Intermediate Cosmetology Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43307
Program Code: COSM.ITCO.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Intermediate Cosmetology Certificate of Completion shows continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate intermediate skills and practices incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover intermediate level cosmetology concepts; the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; intermediate level instructional lectures and techniques; and written and practical examinations. Students will expand on the basic theoretical and practical understanding of industry safety standards to include practical applications on volunteer patrons from within the community. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have demonstrated this knowledge in daily practice within a simulated salon environment on patrons from within the community. Locally projected increases in cosmetology workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include hairstyling, manicuring, esthetics, self-employed cosmetologists, educators, freelance and special event hires, salon management and ownership, and cosmetology product developers, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 512.0 - 576.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0102 | Cosmetology Nail and Esthetics Technology | 0.0 |
| COSM 0103 | Cosmetology Hair Science | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Introductory Barbering Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43299
Program Code: COSM.IRBA.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Introductory Barbering Certificate of Completion provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate the essential skills and practices for basic barbering fundamentals, including the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; instructional lectures and procedures; and written and practical examinations. Students completing this certificate will have a basic theoretical and practical understanding of industry safe standards and will be prepared to begin implementing these practices for the benefit of volunteer patrons from within the community in a simulated barbershop environment. Students can then expand on this introductory knowledge by progressing in the program, pursuing both intermediate and advanced barber certificates that will prepare them for a licensed career in barbering. Locally projected increases in barber workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students in various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include self-employed barbers, barber school educators, barber product developers, freelance and special event hires, barbershop management and ownership, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 296.0 - 333.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0100 | Health & Safety Course | 0.0 |
| COSM 0111 | Barbering Fundamentals | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Introductory Cosmetology Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43297
Program Code: COSM.IRCO.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Introductory Cosmetology Certificate of Completion provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate the essential skills and practices for basic cosmetology fundamentals, including the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; instructional lectures and procedures; and written and practical examinations. Students completing this certificate will have a basic theoretical and practical understanding of industry safety standards and will be prepared to begin implementing these practices for the benefit of volunteer patrons from within the community in a simulated salon environment. Students can then expand on this introductory knowledge by progressing in the program, pursuing both intermediate and advanced certificates that will prepare them for a licensed career in cosmetology. Locally projected increases in cosmetology workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students in various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include hairstyling, manicuring, esthetics, self-employed cosmetologists, educators, freelance and special event hires, salon management and ownership, and cosmetology product developers, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 296.0 - 333.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0100 | Health & Safety Course | 0.0 |
| COSM 0101 | Cosmetology Fundamentals | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Manicuring Academy Certificate of Completion
(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43294
Program Code: COSM.MAAC.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
The Manicuring Academy Certificate of Completion provides a foundation for continuing personal, professional, and educational development. Students will be able to communicate essential skills and practices, incorporating the health and safety standards necessary to reduce and minimize public safety issues in the workplace. This certificate will cover introductory and intermediate manicuring skills and concepts. Training will include the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health, safety, and disinfection standards; instructional lectures and practical application; and written and practical examinations. Students completing this certificate will have intermediate theoretical and practical knowledge of industry safety standards to infer evidence-based application and reasoning of best procedures and practices. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have demonstrated this knowledge in daily practices within a simulated salon environment on patrons from within the community. Students will have completed the training requirements for manicuring, as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. Locally projected increases in manicurist workforce demand will expand career opportunities to students within various employment opportunities for high desert graduates. Job opportunities include self-employed manicurists, beauty school educators, manicuring product developers, freelance and special event hires, salon management and ownership, as well as expanding into other industries where aesthetics and self-care are evolving.
Total Certificate Hours: 448.0 - 504.0
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COSM 0100 | Health & Safety Course | 0.0 |
| COSM 0201 | Manicuring Academy Concepts | 0.0 |
| Total Units | 0 | |
Cosmetology Courses
This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals of health and safety as outlined by The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, serving as the prerequisite to multiple courses within the Cosmetology discipline. This is a lecture-based course that will review health and safety topics including: working safely with chemicals, the SDS (Safety Data Sheet), various communicable diseases, health and safety problems, and infection control practices and prevention. Additionally, it will introduce students to the history and career paths pertaining to the fields of Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Nail Technology. This course will fulfil a minimum of 48 hours of the health and safety component of training as outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
TCosmetology Fundamentals is the second course in a six-part cosmetology program. Cosmetology Fundamentals is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to cosmetology principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in cosmetology using the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling, chemical hair services, skin care, hair removal, and manicuring. This course will fulfill a minimum of 248 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0100
Lecture Hours: 171.0; Lab Hours: 108.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Cosmetology Nail and Esthetics Technology is the third course in a six-part cosmetology program. Cosmetology Nail and Esthetic Technology is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to cosmetology principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in cosmetology using the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include professional image and ethics, sanitation, disinfection, client safety, standard massage techniques, client consultation, skin analysis, contraindications in the field of esthetics, hair removal, makeup color theory, and continued focus on hair services. This course will fulfill a minimum of 256 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0101
Lecture Hours: 99.0; Lab Hours: 189.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Cosmetology Hair Science is the fourth course in a six-part cosmetology program. This course provides a comprehensive overview of cosmetology principles and practices in hairstyling, haircutting, and chemical hair services as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Hair Science methods build on the cosmetology fundamentals learned in previous sections and will prepare students for a career in cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hair coloring, permanent waving, curl re-formation, hair lightening, and relaxing techniques. This course will fulfill a minimum of 256 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0102
Lecture Hours: 99.0; Lab Hours: 189.0
Transfer: Not transferable
The Business of Cosmetology & Skills Review is the fifth course in a six-part cosmetology program. The Business of Cosmetology & Skills Review is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of cosmetology principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in cosmetology using the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling, chemical hair services, skin care, hair removal, and manicuring. This course will fulfill a minimum of 248 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take Cosm-0103
Lecture Hours: 171.0; Lab Hours: 108.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Cosmetology State Board Test Preparation is the sixth course in a six-part cosmetology program. Cosmetology State Board Test Preparation is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive review of cosmetology principles and practices. This course will prepare students for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology license test. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling, chemical hair services, skin care, hair removal, and manicuring. This course will fulfill a minimum of 48 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0104
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Barbering Fundamentals is the second class in a six-part Barbering Program. Barbering Fundamentals is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to barbering principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in barbering according to the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling services, chemical hair services, shaving and trimming of the beard. This course will fulfill 248 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour barbering guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0100
Lecture Hours: 171.0; Lab Hours: 108.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Barbering Techniques and Hair Design Concepts is the third course in a six-part barbering program. This course provides a comprehensive overview of barbering principles and practices in hairstyling, haircutting, chemical hair services and shaving and trimming of the beard as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Barbering Techniques and Hair Design Concepts methods build on the barbering fundamentals learned in previous sections and will prepare students for a career in barbering. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hair coloring, permanent waving, curl re-formation, hair lightening, relaxing techniques, straight razor shaves, basic facial techniques and shaping of the beard. This course will fulfill a minimum of 256 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour barbering guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take Cosm-0111
Lecture Hours: 88.0; Lab Hours: 189.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Barbering Chemical Concepts is the fourth course in a six-part cosmetology program. This course provides a comprehensive overview of barbering principles and practices in hairstyling, haircutting, chemical hair services, shaving and trimming of the beard as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Barbering Chemical Concepts builds on the barbering fundamentals learned in previous sections and will prepare students for a career in barbering. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hair coloring, permanent waving, curl re-formation, hair lightening, relaxing techniques, straight razor shaves, basic facial techniques and shaping of the beard. This course will fulfill a minimum of 256 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0112
Lecture Hours: 88.0; Lab Hours: 189.0
Transfer: Not transferable
The Business of Barbering & Skills Review is the fifth course in a six-part barbering program. This course provides a comprehensive overview of barbering principles and practices in hairstyling, haircutting, chemical hair services, shaving and trimming of the beard as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Business of Barbering & Skills Review methods build on the barbering fundamentals learned in previous sections and will prepare students for a career in barbering. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hair coloring, permanent waving, curl re-formation, hair lightening, relaxing techniques, straight razor shaves, basic facial techniques and shaping of the beard. This course will fulfill a minimum of 248 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0113
Lecture Hours: 171.0; Lab Hours: 108.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Barbering State Board Test Preparation is the sixth course in a six-part cosmetology program. Barbering State Board Test Preparation is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of barbering principles and practices. This course will prepare students for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology license test. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling, chemical hair services, shaving and trimming of the beard. This course will fulfill a minimum of 48 hours of the training outlined in the state-mandated 1000-hour cosmetology guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): Take COSM-0114
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
The Manicuring Academy is the second course in a two-part manicuring training program. The Manicuring Academy is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to cosmetology principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in manicuring using the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, manicuring, pedicuring, and nail technology. This course will fulfill a minimum of the 400 hours of training required in the state-mandated manicuring training program.
Lecture Hours: 153.0; Lab Hours: 297.0
Transfer: Not transferable
The Esthetician Academy is the second course in a two-part esthetician program. The Esthetician Academy is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to esthetician principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for careers in skin care using the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, facials, eyelash extensions, eyebrow tinting, airbrushing, waxing, microdermabrasion, wraps, and chemical treatments. This course will fulfill the 600 hours of training required in the state-mandated esthetician training program.
Lecture Hours: 297.0; Lab Hours: 378.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Hairstylist Academy is the second course in a two-part hairstyling program. Hairstylist Academy is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to hairstyling principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in hairstyling using the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics will include arranging, blowdrying, cleansing, curling, dressing, hair analysis, shampooing, waving, nonchemical straightening, and haircutting, including the use of shears, razors, electrical clippers and trimmers, and thinning shears, for wet and dry cutting. This course will fulfill a minimum 608 hours of training required under the state-mandated 600-hour hairstyling guidelines.
Lecture Hours: 225.0; Lab Hours: 459.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Barber Crossover is the first class in a two-part Barber Crossover Program, which is for currently licensed California Cosmetologists. Barber Crossover is a rigorous course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to barbering principles and practices. These methods will prepare students for a career in barbering according to the standards outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics include health and safety, disinfection, haircutting, shaving and trimming of the beard. This course will fulfill a minimum of 128 hours of training required within the state-mandated 200 hour barber crossover guidelines.
Lecture Hours: 90.0; Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Advanced Barber Crossover and Test Preparation is the second course in a two-part barbering crossover program, which is for currently licensed California Cosmetologists. This course provides additional instruction in barbering principles and practices such as haircutting, shaving and trimming of the beard as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Advanced Barber Crossover and Test Preparation builds on the barbering fundamentals learned in the previous course, and will prepare students for a career in barbering. Topics include health and safety, disinfection and sanitation, haircutting, chemical services, straight razor shaves, basic facial techniques and shaping of the beard. Advanced Barber Crossover and Test Preparation will provide a comprehensive review to pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam. This course will fulfill a minimum of 120 hours of training required within the state-mandated 200 hour barber crossover guidelines.
Lecture Hours: 81.0; Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Not transferable
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate health, safety, and responsibility standards in practicing cosmetology services as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in conjunction with the Business and Professions Code (BPC) and Division 9 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
- Identify foundational concepts of Barbering Fundamentals, including health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling, chemical hair services, shaving and trimming of the beard as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
- Identify foundational concepts of Cosmetology Fundamentals, including health and safety, disinfection, hairstyling, chemical hair services, skincare, hair removal, and manicuring as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
- Identify foundational concepts of esthetician services, including health and safety, disinfection, skincare, and hair removal, and lash & brow beautification as outlined by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
- Identify foundational concepts in manicuring technology including health and safety, disinfection, manicuring, pedicuring, and nail technology as outlined in the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.