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Cosmetology Apprentice

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50-502-1 Apprenticeship (A) 9.5 Credits Not Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

Have you decided on a career as a barber or cosmetologist? Are you already employed in the field? If so, this apprenticeship can provide two years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction that will prepare you for Wisconsin's licensure exam. In addition to legal and safety issues, you'll learn about skin care, manicuring, coloring, perming, waving and hair styling. You'll also study and practice hair cutting and styling techniques along with the proper use of equipment.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Occupational Specific (9.5 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Haircutting for Cosmetologists
    50-502-750
    0.75Credit
    24
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 24
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502750
    • Credits: 0.75

    Student learn basic haircutting procedures to include disinfection and proper use of tools.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Cosmetology Laws and Rules
    50-502-751
    0.75Credit
    20
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 20
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502751
    • Credits: 0.75

    Focuses on laws and rules affecting barber cosmetology in the State of Wisconsin.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Professional Development for Cosmetologists
    50-502-752
    0.5Credit
    10
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 10
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502752
    • Credits: 0.50

    Examines the policies and responsibilities of the Cosmetology profession. Learners apply practices related to maintaining a healthy mind and body, and in determining personal qualities related to health and human relations. Also focuses on developing personal life management.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Cosmetology Salon Ecology
    50-502-753
    0.75Credit
    24
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 24
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502753
    • Credits: 0.75

    Focuses on different types organisms to prevent the spread of disease in a salon environment. Students explore basic safety and first aid methods in the salon.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Hairstyling and Design for Cosmetologists
    50-502-754
    1Credit
    32
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 32
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502754
    • Credits: 1.00

    Focus will be on styling the hair to include fingerwaving, pincurling, roller-setting, blow-drying, thermal curling, thermal pressing, braiding, and long hairstyling. Product knowledge will be discussed. Safety and sanitation will be addressed.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Cosmetology Hair and Scalp Care
    50-502-755
    0.5Credit
    16
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 16
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502755
    • Credits: 0.50

    Develop skills that relate to the chemistry of shampooing and conditioning products to human hair. Students identify the anatomy of the cranium, shoulders, and back as they relate to hair and scalp treatments. Students will integrate State of Wisconsin Administrative Codes related to infection control. Students will determine skill required in preparation for a hair and scalp treatment to include consultation skills, draping techniques, and the performance of a shampoo and scalp treatment service.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Trichology for Cosmetology
    50-502-756
    0.5Credit
    18
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 18
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502756
    • Credits: 0.50

    Focus will be on the structure of the hair root and hair shaft, including descriptions of the three layers of the hair. Discussion will include the chemical bonds that make up the hair and how the bonds are affected by the services performed in the salon. Hair and scalp disorders, diseases, and hair loss will be addressed.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Hair Coloring for Cosmetologists
    50-502-757
    1Credit
    32
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 32
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502757
    • Credits: 1.00

    Focuses on the law of color, consultation skills, basic application techniques and formulation to safely and effectively perform a color service.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Chemical Texturizing for Cosmetologists
    50-502-758
    1Credit
    30
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 30
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502758
    • Credits: 1.00

    Focuses on the theory of chemical texturizing and the application techniques and procedures related to permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and soft curl (curl reforming) permanent waves.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Cosmetology Salon Industry & Business Ops
    50-502-759
    0.25Credit
    8
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 8
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502759
    • Credits: 0.25

    Introduces the student to all the responsibilities of owning a salon. Students develop a personal career-building plan incorporating a variety of areas to help them reach success in the profession.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Histology for the Skin for Cosmetology
    50-502-760
    0.5Credit
    16
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 16
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502760
    • Credits: 0.50

    Explores the structure, composition, and related glands of the skin. Students also characterize skin disease and disorders as contagious or non-contagious to protect themselves and their clients.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Cosmetology Skin Care Services
    50-502-761
    1Credit
    30
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 30
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502761
    • Credits: 1.00

    This course covers skin care services to include facials, waxing, delegated medical procedures, e.g. microdermabrasion, electricity/light therapy, anatomy.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Manicuring, Pedicuring and Artificial Nails
    50-502-762
    0.5Credit
    16
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 16
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502762
    • Credits: 0.50

    Applies techniques for basic manicures and pedicures. Artificial nails will also be addressed.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
  • Nail Structure and Related Disorders
    50-502-763
    0.5Credit
    16
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 16
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50502763
    • Credits: 0.50

    Explores the structure and composition of the nail, nail diseases, nail disorders and conditions and the anatomy of the hand and arm.

    Student is in progress in Cosmetology Apprentice (50-502-1) Program of Study
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