Course Offerings

This course prepares participants for the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners' exam to become licensed as a cosmetologist. The course includes general instruction, safety and infection control procedures, and demonstrations of the skills required for the exam. Participants will review the state board's rules and regulations to ensure competency and compliance with guidelines. They will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a practice exam, using mannequins and cosmetology tools and supplies. Licensed instructors will provide constructive feedback in the classroom and hands-on sessions.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to prepare individuals to take the practical examination necessary for becoming a Cosmetologist licensed by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners.

Outline of Instruction

Day 1
Candidate Exam information
Intro: Work area set-up and client preparation
• General instructions
• Requirements
• Basic Haircut Demo
Perform Basic Haircut

Day 2
Review set-up work station and client preparation
Basic Haircut
Provide Feedback Perform Basic Haircut (30 min)

Day 3
Review work area set-up and client preparation
• Thermal curling
• Chemical Waving
• Discussion
• Requirements
• Demonstration
• Thermal curls
• Chemical Waving

* Predisposition Test and Strand Test
• Virgin Hair Lightening
• Hair Color Retouch
• Virgin Relaxer
• Discussion
• Requirements
• Demonstration
• Perform Virgin & Retouch Color application
• Perform Virgin & Retouch Color application

Day 4
• Blood Exposure of self and client
• Discussion
• Requirements
• Demonstration
• Perform the break down of station and
• Perform the set-up for a new client set-up work area

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• Hair Removal of the Eyebrows by Tweezing and soft wax
• Discussion
• Requirements
• Demonstration
• Perform Blood Exposure Procedure on self
• Perform a Blood Exposure Procedure on client

Mock Exam Part 1 Instructor Feedback
Perform Part 1 of Mock Exam

Day 5
Mock Exam Part 2 Instructor Feedback
Perform Part 2 of Mock Exam

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts

Website

www.nccosmeticarts.com

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Must have completed an accredited Cosmetology Program with 1500 Hours or 1200 Hours Apprenticeship

Learning Supplies Needed

Milady's Standard Cosmetology Textbook, Cosmetology kit to include a manikin and stand.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

NC Department of Public Safety Correctional Facilities, Inmate Population

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

COS-3201F7

COS-3201T7

COS-3201X7

COS-3201Z7

Course Contact Information

Maribel Jefferies
919-334-1588
[email protected]