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Course Syllabus

TECS 1070 Advanced Training and Skills

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Services Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 1.5; Lab: 1.5
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
  • Semesters Offered:
  • Semester Approved: Summer 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Spring 2030
  • Optimum Class Size: 32
  • Maximum Class Size: 32

Course Description

In the Advanced Training and Skills course, students receive advanced training and education in braiding, hair extensions, wigs, haircutting, hair coloring, and hair styling. This course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the basic and intermediate courses. Students work to improve timing and skill level on services performed in the clinical setting. Additionally, students learn and practice applications of basic esthetics and advanced nail techniques.

Justification

This is a course required by the State Cosmetology Board to prepare students for further in-depth study in cosmetology/barbering theory and practices. It is also required before students are authorized to work in a laboratory setting or with patrons.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will perform the principles and practices related to cosmetology/barbering skills; i.e., general hair care, styling, haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, hair coloring, skin and nail care services, and other material essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.
  2. Students will maintain a clean work environment and follow the proper procedures for safety and infection control. Students will recognize potential safety hazards and implement accepted methods to mitigate those hazards.
  3. Students will be able to evaluate and communicate client needs, determine the action needed, maintain client records, and use professional ethics relevant to the salon business. Students will be assessed as they perform a client consultation at the beginning of each service.
  4. Students will exhibit professionalism as they complete and present their Fashion Fusion Project.

Course Content

This course aims to do the following:• Help students gain the competencies necessary to advance to the clinical setting.• Allow students to practice skills gained previously while improving timing and skill level.• Teach techniques of braiding, and applying hair extensions and wigs.• Illustrate skill level and time in applying nail tips, nail wraps, nail art, and other nail enhancements.• Illustrate skill level and time in haircutting, hair coloring, and different hair styling techniques.• Teach practical applications by working on manikins.