COSM 1135 Salon Preparation

Description

Salon Preparation facilitates the development of practical skills necessary for entry-level salon work concentrating on safety procedures and sanitation, business structure and organization, technical writing and creation of a professional resume, interview techniques and preparation, retail operations, and the required skill readiness to perform salon services. This course will contribute 80 hours toward licensure. The State of Minnesota mandates the hours to go toward the hour requirements.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Instructor Permission Required

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Safety precautions with an emphasis in infection control

2. Demonstration of industry level professionalism

3. Practice of two-way communication

4. Preparation for and completion of the written and Practical Skills Test as prescribed by the

5. State Board of Cosmetology Examiners of Minnesota

6. Business theory, structure, and organization

Preparation for salon employment

Learning Outcomes

1. Classify pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria

2. Implement safety and sanitation procedures as guided by the governing board of cosmetology

3. Identify blood borne pathogens and precautions against accidental exposure

4. Prepare tools, materials, and implements necessary for Practical Skills Test

5. Practice skills to be assessed by the Practical Skills Test

6. Create and curate visual representations of completed services in a portfolio collective

7. Describe expectations of new employees and navigation between school and salon

8. List the desirable traits and habits of salon team players

9. Explore different compensation models

10. Relate the basic principals of accounting, budgeting, and earning tracking in relationship to federal and state personal and business income taxes

11. Evaluate effective strategies for client building and retention

Credit Details

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None