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Program Description
Cosmetology is a Pivot Point member school. Hours are accrued over two academic years. A fifth semester, or summer hours, may be necessary to achieve the full 1500 hours required by the State of Vermont. The Cosmetology Program covers the theory and application
of practical skills related to the cosmetology field. This
is a Vermont State Licensed School of Cosmetology Arts and
Science regulated by the Vermont State Board of Cosmetology
and Barbering and overseen by the Office of Professional Regulations.
In the State of Vermont, 1500 clock hours in a School of Cosmetology
or 2000 apprenticeship hours are required for candidates to
become eligible for the cosmetology licensing examination.
Applicants for the exam must be at least 18 years old. Students
may begin study in high school, but must wait until they are
18 years old to take the exam.
This program is designed to offer applied academics in the
areas of Business and Finance, Human Biology / Cosmetic Chemistry,
and Language Arts. Emphasis is placed on worker traits such
as customer relations, interpersonal communication, team work,
initiative, reliability and professionalism, attire and other
workplace readiness skills.
What's Next/Professional Certification
Credentials Offered
At the completion of 1500 clock hours, graduates that have
their high school diploma or GED and are 18 years of age may
apply to sit for the Vermont State License Examination. All
students receive specialized training in the OPI nail system
and receive OPI Certification. Students may select to work toward certificates of achievement in seven basic areas which include: long hair design, ladies' sculpture, mens' sculpture, perm design, color design, hair design and salon success.
Industry Partners
• Pivot Point
• XRays
• JC Penney Salon
• Orbit Hair Design
• Appearances Salon
• Hair Forte
• Essex Hair Design
• Red Clover
• Oasis Day Spa
Curriculum Components
Curriculum components include up to 650 clock hours (toward
license) in one academic year. The design of the program is
for two academic years, for interested, qualified students.
Students accepted into the second year work in a client oriented
environment, plus continued academic and practical arts studies.
The academic component for second year also includes English
Language Arts, Science and Business Operations Math. Students
may apply to transfer their hours to a postsecondary institution.
All students take fire safety training, first aid, CPR and
blood borne pathogen training. Students that pass the safety
training receive the appropriate certifications.Other curriculum
components include:
• Shampooing and related
chemistry (25 hours)
• Waxing (superfluous hair)
(15 hours)
• Permanent Waving, hair
straightening, and related chemistry (350 hours)
• Finger waving, pincurls,
roller formation, blow-waving,
and related chemistry
(25 hours)
• Manicuring and related chemistry
(25 hours)
• Basic aestheticism, facials,
makeup, and related chemistry (50
hours)
• Tinting, bleaching,
rinse, reconditioning,
and related chemistry (300 hours)
• Haircutting (300 hours)
• Instruction and lectures on sanitation,
sterilization, hygiene,
anatomy, laws,
rules, and regulations
(90 hours)
• Professional ethics (95
hours)
Career Academy Opportunity and Rewards
All students at the Center for Technology may seek eligibility
for enrollment in a variety of college level courses offered
through Champlain College, University of Vermont and the Community
College of Vermont. Each course can earn a student three college
credits - many of which are accepted by other colleges and
universities. Motivated students who take advantage of these
advanced placement programs can acquire a full semester toward
their college degree.
High School Credits Awarded:
• One Mathematics Credit
• One English Credit
• One Science Credit
• Three Elective Credits
Career Experiences
• Work-based Learning
• School-Work Cooperative Opportunities
• Apprenticeships
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