Cosmetology 1300 Hour Course Information

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Cosmetology 1300 Hour Course Description

Cosmetology (1300 Clock Hours): (SOC 39.5012.00) (CIP 12.0401)
The cosmetology curriculum involves 1300 hours, which exceeds the State of Florida Board of Cosmetology requirements. The program includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, men’s cutting, color, texture, long hair, makeup, skin, nails, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail Take Home skills, guest record-keeping, and business ethics, as well as sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing. This program includes mandatory four (4) hours of HIV/AIDS education as well as sanitation education.

The state of Florida requires 1200 hours of education to become licensed as a cosmetologist; however, the school is approved by the state to offer a 1300-hour cosmetology course. Within the additional 100 hours the student will be able to master the skills and techniques of makeup artistry. The additional course hours also include classroom and clinic classroom makeup experience.

Graduates are prepared to become entry-level cosmetologists.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.

Cosmetology 1300 Hour Program Overview

Program Hours: 1300 clock hours

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

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 210 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Master Makeup Classroom and Clinic Floor Learning Experience: Master Makeup Classroom and Clinic Floor Learning Experience: This 100-hour portion is designed for students to learn and master the skills and techniques of makeup artistry.
  3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 990 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area where practical experience is gained

Cosmetology 1300 Hour Program Outline

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale for the cosmetology program will be divided into seven (7) designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: A 210-hour orientation, known as the Core program, instills the basic fundamentals. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. Students must successfully complete the Core curriculum prior to attending regularly scheduled daily classes in cutting, color, permanent waving, and chemical texture services.
  2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Adaptive student. You spend 35 hours preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
  3. Master Makeup Curriculum: During this 100-hour phase, students will master the knowledge and skills in makeup artistry and gain a strong foundation of: cosmetic chemistry, sanitation, makeovers, natural application, evening application, camouflage, corrective, character, high-definition photography, editorial, glamour, and bridal work. Students will learn sales techniques, advanced product usage, and customer relations in preparation for work as makeup artists in salons and spas, onset, in the studio or paramedical spas, or for freelance makeup career opportunities, eyelash extensions. Students must have a passing grade of 80% in all areas
  4. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time from 280 to 1300 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
  5. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 280 to 1300 hours is divided into six (6) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, skin, and nails. Each area has an instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week; Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.
  6. Adaptive Curriculum: From 280 to 650 hours, you will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building your skills as a future beauty industry professional.
  7. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 650 hours in Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a true salon professional. You will use your own artistic and creative abilities, coupled with the assistance of the Learning Leaders, to prepare yourself for your future beauty industry career.

Cosmetology 1300 Hour Course Subjects

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale meets or exceeds the state requirements:

Subject Clock Hours of Technical Instruction Clock Hours of Lab Instruction
CS101 Orientation and Professional Ethics 18  
CS102 Laws and Regulations 10  
CS103 Bacteriology, Sanitation, to include HIV and AIDS 40  
CS104 Basic Chemistry 10  
CS105 Hair and Its Disorders 18  
CS106 Draping 5 2
CS107 Shampooing and Rinsing 50 3
CS108 Scalp and Hair Treatment 20 5
CS109 Hair Design
  1. Pin Curls and Finger Waves
  2. Thermal Styles
  3. Shampoo Sets
175
175
CS110 Haircutting 103 104
CS111 Permanent Waving 64 64
CS112 Hair Straightening  15 15
CS113 Hair Coloring  65 65
CS114 Skin Care 56 56
CS115 Manicure, Pedicure, and Nail Extensions 20 20
CS116 Salon Management 15  
CS117 Employment Skills 7  
TOTAL HOURS 691 509
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1200
Subject Clock Hours of Technical Instruction Clock Hours of Lab Instruction
Additional 100 hours for the 1300-hour cosmetology program:
CS118 Fundamental Makeup 25 8
CS119 Intermediate Makeup 25 9
CS120 Advanced Makeup 25 8
TOTAL HOURS 766 534
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1300

The state of Florida requires 1200 hours of education to become licensed as a cosmetologist; however, the school is approved by the state to offer a 1300-hour cosmetology course. Within the additional 100 hours the student will be able to master the skills and techniques of makeup artistry. The additional course hours also include classroom and clinic floor makeup experience.

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 1300 Hour Course Description

Cosmetology: 1200 hours

  1. Course CS101 Orientation and Professional Ethics: This course introduces the student kit and what is expected in the next 10 months. It also reviews parking guidelines, teaches professional guidelines, and teaches ethics in the beauty industry.
  2. Course CS102 Laws and Regulations: This course teaches the Florida state laws and regulations in the field of cosmetology.
  3. Course CS103 Bacteriology, Sanitation, HIV, and AIDS: This course teaches the proper ways to sanitize implements. It also reviews types of bacteria, covers the Milady chapter on sanitation and disinfection, and teaches the causes of HIV and AIDS.
  4. Course CS104 Basic Chemistry: Teaches chemistry composition of hair and molecules.
  5. Course CS105 Hair and Its Disorders: This course teaches the structure of hair and the disorders that can and cannot be treated by cosmetologists.
  6. Course CS106 Draping: Teaches the proper way of draping a patron and how to properly drape for the service you are performing to protect the patron.
  7. Course CS107 Shampooing and Rinsing: This course teaches techniques in shampooing and rinsing the hair, and product use and safety.
  8. Course CS108 Scalp and Hair Treatment: This course teaches scalp manipulation, hair treatments, and product use and safety.
  9. Course CS109 Hair Design: This course teaches the techniques and basics of pin curls, finger waves, thermal hairstyles, and shampoo sets.
  10. Course CS110 Haircutting: This course teaches the proper way to hold shears, razors, and combs while performing a haircut; how to perform a haircut; guidelines for achieving the desired style; and men’s haircutting.
  11. Course CS111 Permanent Waving: This course teaches perm wrapping techniques, perm chemistry, the different types of perms, and product use and safety.
  12. Course CS112 Hair Straightening: This course teaches how to straighten hair. It also teaches about the chemicals involved in the process and the proper technique for applying straightener.
  13. Course CS113 Hair Coloring: This course teaches techniques in hair coloring, the chemistry of hair color, and the classification of hair color.
  14. Course CS114 Skin Care: This course teaches facial manipulations, including chemical procedure treatments and cosmetics, skin types, and makeup application.
  15. Course CS115 Manicure, Pedicure, and Nail Extensions: This course teaches how to manicure, pedicure, and perform a nail extension; proper sanitation of implements; and how to properly set up the station for a service.
  16. Course CS116 Salon Management: This course teaches job searching and résumé writing.
  17. Course CS117 Employment Skills: This course teaches job interviewing, workforce professionalism, business and personal improvement, compensation package, and payroll deductions.

Additional 100 hours for the 1300-hour cosmetology program:

  1. CS118: Fundamental Makeup: This course teaches you the foundational tools to become a successful makeup artist, including health and sanitation, product usage, natural makeup, client makeovers, face shapes, teen makeup, male makeup, runway makeup, and bridal makeup.
  2. CS119: Intermediate Makeup: This course teaches the next level in makeup application. These classes include paramedical camouflage, corrective cover, tattoo covers, creating bruises, covering birthmarks and scars, glamour, editorial looks, makeup for color fashion, and makeup of the decades.
  3. CS120: Advanced Makeup: This course combines the skills from Fundamental Makeup and Intermediate Makeup. Classes include how to create a character, creating injury gore effects, high definition makeup, commercial looks, photoshoot planning, preparation photoshoot, Eye Lash Extensions, safety, sanitation, and hands-on as well as preparation for the comprehensive written and practical exam.

In addition to the state requirements listed above, Paul Mitchell The School Fort Lauderdale provides training in the areas of communication skills, professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record-keeping, and client service record cards.

Course Numbering System Description

The course numbering system is made up of numbers and letters. The CS stands for Cosmetology and B stands for Barbering, the numbers represent the course offered.

Course 1300 Hour Program testing and grading procedure

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1300-hour courses:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 75% 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 75% 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 1: This exam covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.).Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams.
  4. Final Exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Florida state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams.

  5. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all practical clinic worksheets.