Program Length: 1,200 Hours
Program Objective:
This program is designed to teach students the latest trends and techniques in the cosmetology industry. Instruction is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for employment while obtaining a Cosmetology License from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with chemicals, implements, and equipment appropriate to the program’s content and in accordance with safety and sanitation practices in the trade.
This content includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Communication, entrepreneurship, and employability skills
- Human relations and customer service
- Safe and efficient work practices
- Florida cosmetology law and rules
- Science, theory, and practical-art applications of hair shaping and design
- Chemical services which include permanent waving, coloring, and hair relaxing
- Instruction in the latest facial and nail-care design and techniques
16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
Occupational Interest
This program consists of 1,200 hours and is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one (1) Occupational Completion Point (OCP):
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Grooming and Salon Services Core, Facial and Nails | 225 Hours |
| Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1 | 300 Hours | |
| Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2 | 300 Hours | |
| Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3 | 375 Hours | |
| Total Hours: 1,200 |
Full Program Completion:
- Completion of all program competencies
- Minimum basic-skills TABE® test: Math 8, Reading 9, Language 9; or
- Florida State Board of Cosmetology Examination (Social Security or Tax Identification Number required)
Employment Opportunities
- Hairdresser
- Nail Technician
- Esthetician
- Makeup Artist
- Colorist
- Retail Specialist
- Salon or Spa Owner
- Salon or Spa Specialist
Employment Outlook
Employment of barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 19% from 2020 to 2030.
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $14.63 hourly or $30,440 annually.
- In-state: $3,512.00 (1200 hours x $2.56= $3,072.00)
- Out-of-state: $12,740.00 (1200 hours x $10.25 = $12,300.00)
- Fees $35.00 x 4 terms = $140.00
- Books and supplies = $300.0
- Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
