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Cosmetology

Cosmetology Technical Standards

The following technical standards reflect performance abilities that are necessary for a student to successfully complete the requirements of the Cosmetology curriculum. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, "A qualified person with a disability is one who can perform the essential function of a job with or without reasonable accommodation."

Please read the standards carefully and seek clarification if necessary.

Communication

  • Communicates effectively and professionally when interacting with peers, faculty, staff and guests using the English language verbally and in written form
  • Follows verbal and written instructions
     

Physical strength and stamina

  • Able to lift and move stock and supplies up to 30 pounds
  • Able to stand and move about for up to eight hours
  • Able to complete cleaning responsibilities requiring stooping, bending and climbing
  • Able to use a hand-held fire extinguisher
     

Mobility and motor skills

  • Works with hands
  • Moves freely, quickly and safely in a close environment
  • Works in coordination with other students
  • Safely manipulates small equipment and equipment controls
  • Safely pours and measures liquids, including chemicals
  • Safely handles chemicals
  • Performs repetitive tasks required in a cosmetology salon
     

Sensory

  • Good close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
  • Able to hear verbal instructions in a noisy environment
  • Able to hear equipment alarms
  • Able to read printed and written instructions and labels
  • Able to feel hair, skin and nail textures
  • No allergies to petroleum products, sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, hydrogen peroxide and other cosmetology/esthetics products
  • Open to getting clothes and hands dirty
     

Interpersonal and emotional

  • Works cooperatively with other students and instructors
  • Completes equitable share of salon duties
  • Follows directions of instructors and fellow students
  • Remains calm in a stressful environment
  • Displays characteristics of emotional stability
  • Manages personal medical and emotional conditions