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HAIR DESIGN - 1700 Hrs

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This Course consists of 1700 clock hours of instruction regarding basic hair cutting, coloring, perms, and other chemical services, sanitation requirements and occupational requirements.

COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES

This Course is designed provide students with adequate preparation in Hair Design to take the State of Oregon Board Examination and work as a licensed Hair Stylist in this State. To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, trends, fashions and methods for career development in hair design and related fields. The graduate will consider this continuing education a fundamental part of professional growth and development

COURSE FORMAT

The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps, which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation, and job entry skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career orientated activities. Subjects are presented in the form of lecture, class assignments, hands-on demonstration, student participation, class discussion and projects. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

GRADING PROCEDURES and GRADE SCALE

Student grades will be based on theory assignments, theory tests, practical assignments, and practical tests. Students must achieve a grade of "C" (75%), or better for work to be considered acceptable, according to the following grading scale:

THEORY WORK WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GRADE SCALE:

 

PRACTICAL & LABORATORY WORK WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GRADE SCALE:

90 to 100% = A = Excellent   90 to 100% = 4 = Excellent
80 to 89% = B = Good   80 to 89% = 3 = Good
75 to 79% = C = Satisfactory   75 to 79% = 2 = Satisfactory
74%, or less = F = Failing   74%, or less = F = Failing

1700 Clock Hour HAIR DESIGN Curriculum ~ CONTENTS / UNITS OF INSTRUCTION

In the course of study the student will receive THEORY instruction, classroom instructor demonstrations, guided PRACTICE and CLINIC experience while under the supervision of a licensed instructor.

CURRICULUM SECTION

MINIMUM
PRACTICAL
OPERATIONS
CLOCK
HOURS
 
History of Hair Design  
5
Properties and Disorders of the Scalp and Hair  
50
Draping, Shampooing, Rinsing and Conditioning
150
50
Hair Cutting
200
400
Hairstyling
250
450
  -Fingerwaving
  -Wet Hairstyling
  -Thermal Hairstyling
  -Thermal Hair Straightening
   
Chemical Services
100
350
  -Permanent Waving
  -Haircoloring
  -Chemical Hair Relaxing I Soft Curl Perm
   
Artistry of Artificial Hair/ Hair Pieces
5
10
Shaving, Trimming or Cutting of Board or Mustache
5
10
Chemistry  
10
Anatomy & Physiology  
10
Implements, Tools and Equipment  
25
Electricity and Light Therapy  
5
Discretionary Hours  
65
Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene  
150
Career Development  
100
 

TOTAL TRAINING HOURS

 

1700


[NACCAS: Standard IV, Criterion 2]

REQUIREMENTS

The HOUR and PRACTICAL Requirements of each COMBINATION COMPONENT MUST be met by each student IN EACH CATEGORY in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the State of Oregon Board of Barbers and Hairdressers for Examination. The hours listed under "Miscellaneous" are to be applied, as needed in curriculum-related areas or if a student desires to specialize in a specific area.
[NACCAS: Standard VI, Criterion 4]