Houston Community College
Cosmetology Program
CSME 2541
Preparation for State Licensing Examination
3 Lecture, 6 Lab (144 contact hours)
CInstructor : D. Kennard
Spring 2011
Campus: Katy Westgate
Class time: Mon- Thurs @ 10am to 12pm
E-mail- demonica.kennard@hccs.edu
Office Phone (713) 718-5742
Office hours by appointment
ourse Description:
Course Description: Preparation for the state licensing examination.
This course is designed to prepare the student for the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation cosmetology operator examination. This course is a combination of 3 lecture
and 4 lab (144 contact hours). The student will receive 5 semester credit hours. Capstone
experience for this course is the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation
cosmetology licensing examination.
Course Focus:
The focus of this course is to prepare the student for the theory and practical sections of
the licensing examination for cosmetology operator with Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation. Emphasis is placed on speed, sanitation and accuracy of the skills that
will be part of the examination as well as the regulations and laws pertinent to the
cosmetology industry.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Exhibit the skills and knowledge required
for completion of the state licensing examination.
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Text and References:
Cosmetology Fundamentals, A Designer’s Approach to Career Success Textbook and
Study Guide
Pivot Point International
Cosmetologists Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602 &1603, and
16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 83 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, June 2006
Course Competencies:
This course is designed to assist the student in attaining the following competencies:
A.
Exhibit the knowledge required to successfully complete the T.D.L.R.
theory section of the state licensing examination.
a. Sanitation , Disinfection and Safety
i. Cleaning, disinfecting and storage of implements and
equipment
ii. Cleaning, and disinfecting of work environment
iii. Safety and sanitary procedures
iv. Pathogens
b. Shampooing and Conditioning Hair
i. Scalp analysis, shampooing and scalp massage
ii. Conditioning
c. Hair Cutting and Styling
i. Communicating with the client
ii. Evaluating hair
iii. Cutting hair
iv. Styling hair
v. Scalp and hair physiology: Disorders
d. Braid and Braid Extensions
i. Evaluating hair and scalp
ii. Applying and removing extensions
iii. Braiding
e. Chemical Texture Services
i. Evaluating hair
ii. Permanent waving
iii. Hair straightening and relaxing
f. Hair Coloring
i. Evaluating hair
ii. Determining level and tone of hair coloring product
iii. Applying hair color and lightening product
iv. Conducting patch and strand tests
g. Skin Care
i. Evaluating the skin
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ii. Steam cleansing
iii. Applying cleansing products
iv. Facial massage
v. Facial treatments
vi. Shaping and grooming the eyebrows
vii. Hair removal using wax
viii. Hair removal by tweezing
ix. Applying makeup
x. Applying artificial eyelashes
xi. Skin, muscle and bone physiology
h. Nail Care
i. Evaluating the nail
ii. Nail physiology
iii. Manicure/pedicure
iv. Nail tips and nail wraps
v. Acrylic and gel nails
i. Licensing and Regulation
i. Meeting licensure requirements and licensed duties
ii. Renewal of licensing
iii. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
responsibilities and disciplinary actions
iv. Displaying the license
v. Salon owner and manager responsibilities
vi. Change of address
B.
Exhibit the speed and sanitation necessary to complete each section of the
T.D.L.R. practical exam within the time frame required to pass licensing
examination with 100% accuracy. (SCANS).
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Complete a plain manicure on one hand within 40 minutes with
required table set-up with 100% accuracy.
Complete a facial/make-up application within 40 minutes with
100% accuracy.
Complete virgin tint application with 100% accuracy within 40
minutes.
Complete bleach retouch application with 100% accuracy within
40 minutes.
Complete chemical hair relaxer application with 100% accuracy
within 40 minutes.
Complete a shampoo service with 100% accuracy within 10
minutes.
Complete a 90 degree elevation hair cut with 100% accuracy
within 40 minutes
Complete a 45 degree elevation hair cut with 100 % accuracy
within 40 minutes
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Complete a 0-degree elevation hair cut with 100% accuracy within
40 minutes.
i. Complete a permanent wave with 100% accuracy within 40
minutes
j. Execute a demonstration of pincurls, rollers and fingerwave with
100% accuracy within 30 minutes.
k. Execute a curling iron style with 100% accuracy within 40
minutes.
l. Execute a wet set with roller with 100% accuracy within 40
minutes.
m. Execute a blow dryer style with a round brush within 40 minutes
with 100% accuracy.
n. Execute a comb out within 40 minutes with 100% accuracy.
h.
The Cosmetology Department does not guarantee that
each student will acquire each learning competency nor
acquire all the hours necessary to complete the program
within a specified period of time. Courses are scheduled
at the discretion of the department and the availability of
qualified faculty.
STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE
COMPETENCIES (SCAN SKILLS)
A study was conducted for the Department of Labor by the American Society for
Training and Development which identified the seven skills United States employers
want most in entry level employees. These skills are motivation to learn, basic skills,
communication, teamwork, critical thinking, career development and leadership.
HCCS is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge and skills
needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Towards this ends, the
following skills will be included in this course. Testing and assessing these skills will
vary according to the individual instructor. The following are examples of how
these skills may be incorporated into this course.
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SCANS COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE:
SCANS COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE:
SCANS Matrix
A. Three Part Foundation
Basic Skills – Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical
operations
Listens and speaks
Thinking Skills – Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems,
visualizes,
Knows how to learn and reasons
Personal Qualities – Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, selfmanagement
And integrity and honesty
B. Five Workplace Competencies
Resources – Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources
Interpersonal – Works with others, , participates as a team member,
teaches work-related content
Information – Acquires and uses and evaluates relevant information I
Systems – Understands complex inter-relationships
Technology – Works with a variety of technologies
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Upon completion of 1000 contact (clock) hours, the student will complete
and pass the theory section of the T.D.L.R. examination for cosmetology
operator, with a score of 75% or better.
The student will pack and label the necessary supplies and materials
required for the licensing exam according to licensing specifications.
Upon completion of 1500 contact (clock) hours the student will complete
and pass the practical examination portion for licensing as cosmetology
operator, with TDLR., with a score of 75% or better.
The student will complete and prepare the required applications to the
curriculum per T.D.L.R. regulations.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
A. Practical examination
B. Written Examinations
C. Weekly progress achievement charts
D. Individual or group class projects
E. Situational observation by instructor (i.e. attendance, ethics
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Conduct and attitudes).
GRADE DETERMINATION: To be determined by the individual
instructor.
Unit Exams
30%
Mid Semester
10%
Attendance
40%
Professionalism
10%
Final Exam
10%
GRADE RANGE:
90-100 =A
80-89 =B
70-79 =C
60-69 =D
Below 60, student will repeat the course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend class daily and be on time. Any students absent from class
in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction will be dropped from the course
(including lecture and laboratory time). Students arriving late to class will not be allowed
to clock in. Ten points will be deducted for the first day absent from class and 5 for each
day thereafter from the attendance grade
WITHDRAWALS:
It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course to keep from
receiving an "F" for the class.
DRESS CODE:
Students in the cosmetology operator candidate program are expected to be selfmotivated individuals and to stay on task at all times. Students must be dressed
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professionally and appropriately in accordance with the department dress code and must
wear a lab coat at all times.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONETY AND CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
Students are expected to conduct themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling the
course requirements. Any student found cheating on a test, plagiarizing or in
collusion will receive an "F" for the assignment and the course and will be dropped
from the program. See student handbook for college policy on academic dishonesty and
disciplinary problems. This level of development in students' training is crucial to
their professional development and success; any student that is disruptive or
disrespectful will be dismissed from the program. Students on the client floor are
expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Loud boisterous conduct
will constitute grounds for dismissal from the program. Any student that does not
meet the criteria for completion of the course will de dropped from the class.
Students that do not meet the skill and time competencies will not be permitted to
apply for a licensing examination date. Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation student permits will be returned to TDLR as “drops”.
COMPLETION OF REQUIRED CLOCK HOURS FOR LICENSING
EXAMINATION
Students that do not complete the necessary clock hours for the semester will be
given an "F" for the course. Students that have completed 1000 clock hours are eligible
to take the theory section of the state board test. It is the responsibility of the student to
make the necessary arrangements with the testing company to take their theory exam
upon completing 1000 hours contact (clock hours) of the operator course. Any student
that does not comply with this requirement will be dropped instead of a request for
a board date. There will be no exceptions to this department rule. Students must
make sure that all required applications to the curriculum have been completed
before they exit the program. TDLR will not allow a student to sit for the exam until
all applications to the curriculum have been completed. It is your responsibility to
see that your applications transcripts are completed and signed and dated by your
instructor.
Make-up policy for missed assignments or tests:
There will be no make-up for missed unit exams. Make-up for a missed mid-term or final
test will be permitted only if the student informs the instructor in advance. The
student must make arrangements to take the missed test no later than 3 days after
the original test date. It should be understood that the make-up test would not be
the same as the test given to the rest of the student body.
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Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g.
physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to
arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services
Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester.
Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by
the Disability Support Services Office
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