Cosmetology Operator Course Information

COSMETOLOGY operator COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cosmetology: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401
The curriculum involves 1000 hours to satisfy Texas state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, perming, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Students are prepared to be an entry level cosmetologist.

COSMETOLOGY operator COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1000 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: This phase is devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, safety and sanitation, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Learning Experience: Students transition into the clinic classroom, where practical experience is gained through supervised services. During this phase, students develop technical proficiency, professionalism, guest service skills, and confidence through hands-on learning experiences.

COSMETOLOGY operator COURSE OUTLINE

The Cosmetology Operator program at Paul Mitchell The School Dallas, Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - San Antonio and Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - Arlington is divided into six educational designations:

1. Core Curriculum: The Core Curriculum provides the foundational principles of cosmetology through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. Students must successfully complete the Core Curriculum before progressing to regularly scheduled technical classes in cutting, coloring, permanent waving, and chemical texture services.
2. Protégé Learning Experience: The Protégé Learning Experience provides a smooth transition from the Core Curriculum to the Adaptive Curriculum while preparing students for the clinic classroom experience.
3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Students receive individual attention and participate in group learning experiences through mini-classes, clinic practical worksheets, and periodic evaluations designed to monitor student progress. During this phase, students begin providing services to paying guests in the clinic classroom under Learning Leader supervision.
4. Classroom Learning Experience: Throughout the program, classroom learning is divided into six (6) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, skin, and nails. Each specialty area includes classroom instruction and demonstrations led by Learning Leaders. Classroom Learning Experiences may include retailing, motivation, self-improvement, professional development, and attendance education presented by Learning Leaders, non-licensed staff members,or guest artists.
5. Adaptive Curriculum: Students enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building confidence, technical proficiency, and professionalism in preparation for a successful career in the beauty industry.
6. Creative Curriculum: During the final phase of the program, students work in "high gear" by dressing, acting, and working like salon industry professionals. Students use their artistic and creative abilities, coupled with the assistance of the Learning Leaders, to prepare for successful careers in the beauty industry.

COSMETOLOGY operator COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The instructional program meets or exceeds these requirements:

In the case a student has completed a Class A Barber program, and enrolls as a transfer student into the Cosmetology Operator program, the student is required to complete the following course requirements. 

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

COSMETOLOGY operator TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are incorporated during the student’s 1000-hour course:

1. Theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 70% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date.
3. Final exam: This test covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
4. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all assigned practical clinic classroom worksheets.