Program Length: 1,200 Hours
Program Objective:
The mission of the Cosmetology program is to prepare a student for employment as a Licensed
Cosmetologist. Instruction is designed to qualify students for the Florida Cosmetology Licensing Examination.
Specialized classroom and practical experience is provided relating to a variety of beauty treatments. These include the care and beautification of the hair, complexion and hands. Training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments, hair styling, blow drying and thermal techniques, setting, cutting, tinting, bleaching, permanent waving, wig structure, hear weaving and extensions, chemical relaxing, facials, manicures/pedicures, hand/arm and leg/foot massaging are included. Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and
salon management, including record keeping, are also emphasized.
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
- Meet with a counselor
- Create update profile information on Focus
- No specific requirement for Information Technology
The entire program is 1200 hours.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Grooming and Salon Services Core, Facials and Nails | 225 hours |
| OCP B | Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1 | 300 hours |
| OCP C | Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2 | 300 hours |
| OCP D | Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3 | 375 hours |
| Total Hours: 1,200 |
Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9th grade in Reading, and 8th grade in Math, and Language on the TABE® test. Additional information can be provided by student services.
Students are expected to complete program competencies.
Employment Opportunities
- Stylist
- Permanent Wave Technician
- Beauty Supply Presenter
- Manicurist/Pedicurist Specialist
- Makeup artist
- Cosmetologist’s Assistant
- Manufacturer’s Representative
- Facial/Nail Full Specialist
- Hair Colorist
- Skin Care Technician
- Salon owner
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $14.63 hourly or $30,440 annually.
- In-state residents – $2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident – $10.25 per hour (subject to change)
- $15.00 application fee per trimester
- Identification fee – $5.00 per trimester
- Students must purchase books/kits and or uniforms, if applicable.
- Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m
