Instructor Traning
OVERVIEW
Instructors Training for all Programs
Have you ever wanted to teach? Unlock your potential as a beauty educator with our comprehensive instructor training program, which covers Cosmetology, Nails, Esthetician, and Barbering.
After completing your training as a Master Cosmetologist (1500 hours), Master Barber (1500 hours), Nail Technician (600 hours), and Esthetician (1000 hours), the Instructor Training program serves as an excellent continuation to enable you to teach and inspire future professionals in these programs.
Whether you're passionate about shaping the next generation of professionals or seeking to enhance your career opportunities, our training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for success.
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Practical Applications
| Courses | Required Hours |
| Theory | 250 |
| Theory Sciences | 320 |
| Hair Removal | 75 |
| Sanitizing & Disinfection | 5 |
| Make-up | 90 |
| Facials | 115 |
| Body Treatment | 70 |
| Spa/Salon Management Desk | 75 |
| Total Hours required | 1000 |
Objectives
1. To instill the knowledge of basic classroom management techniques and conflict resolution
2. To create lesson plans and classroom curriculum specific to the program's goals.
3. Master various traditional and technological instruction delivery methods for evolving student needs.
4. To understand the importance of individual student success and learning in the classroom.
5. To promote mutual esteem, goodwill, harmony, and cooperation with professional and related organizations.
6. To prepare for state board examination and a professional career as an instructor.
Course Format/Instructional Methods
Our instructors present the course materials through lectures, visual aids, games, guest speakers, competitions, etc. This hybrid online/on-campus program consists of 225 online and 525 physical contact hours. The program follows a strict week-by-week sequence of instruction. This course prepares the student to pass the state board and excel in the beauty industry.
Grading System
Student Academic Progress (i.e., evaluation on theory, practical, and clinical work will be evaluated throughout the program and reviewed at specific clock hour mid-points specific to each program. Each student is expected to achieve a minimum grade point and attendance average of 70%. The grading system shall be as follows:
100 - 90% A (Excellent)
89.9 - 80% B (Above Average)
79.9 – 70% C (Satisfactory)
69.9% D Below F (Failing).
Student grades will be calculated based on a combination of theory and practical exam scores earned in each unit of study.
Graduation Requirements
(i) documented attendance for the total hours of instruction contracted in the program under state law requirements
(ii) have an overall GPA of 70% or above
(iii) tuition contract and course costs are fulfilled (payment plan established, if necessary
Physical Demands
Instructors may stand for long periods, work long hours, and have an atypical workweek (i.e., Tuesday through Saturday).
Safety Requirements
Must be able to read and follow manufacturers’ instructions for all chemicals and products used.
Must be aware of possible hazards while using electricity.
Earnings Potential
US Department of Labor states that the average salary for entry-level instructors of adult learners is between $15.00 and $22.00 an hour in a school unless one goes to a technical college to
work, and the salaries there will vary. The employment outlook depends on various factors, including trends and events affecting overall employment, location, employment turnover, occupational growth, etc. Jobs for adult education teachers are expected to grow faster than average.
Licensing Requirements
Once the course is completed, you must have 2 picture IDs and a money order for $109.00 to be submitted to PSI, Inc. so that a test can be scheduled. The graduate is then sent a letter from the testing agency, which informs him or her of where and when the test is scheduled based on the noted preference when the form was submitted. Once the test is completed, the results are sent to the graduate, the board, and the school.
Required Courses
| Course Name | Hours | Chapters Covered |
| COS 510 Theory of General Education I |
125 | V1 - 1, 2, 3 |
| COS 520 Theory of General Education II |
125 | V1 - 3, 4, 5 |
| COS 530 Teaching Techniques & A/V Aids I |
125 | V1 - 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| COS 540 Teaching Techniques & A/V Aids II |
100 | V1-10, 11 V2 - 9 |
| COS 600 Practice of Teaching I |
90 | V2 - 1, 2, 3 |
| COS 610 Practice of Teaching II |
185 | V2 - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Nail Technician Instructor Curriculum
SOC Code: 25-1194 | CIP Code: 12.0413
The curriculum in a cosmetology or nail care school for an instructor training course must be completed within four (4) months and totaling 250 credit hours of training as stated below. For the purposes of this Rule, (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.
(1) Persons receiving nail care instructor training in a cosmetology or nail care school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
(2) Persons receiving instructor training are not permitted to perform clinical services on a patron for compensation, either by appointment or otherwise. Persons receiving instructor training shall be furnished a teacher’s training manual.
(3) The curriculum in a cosmetology or nail care school for an instructor training course must be completed within four (4) months and totaling 250 credit hours of training as stated below. For the purposes of this Rule, (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.
A. General Education = 100
100 credit/100 clock hours
1. Cosmetology and Barber Laws and rules = (25) – (25 credit/25 clock hours); and
2. Principles of teaching nail care = (75) – (75 credit/75 clock hours).
B. Teaching techniques and audiovisual aids = 75
75 credit/75 clock hours
1. Curriculum development;
2. Lesson plans and presentations;
3. Classroom management and discipline;
4. Demonstrations and Theory lectures; and
5. Various methods of evaluation.
C. Practice teaching = 75
75 credit/75 clock hours
Graduates in this industry have gone on to work as instructors in a cosmetology school, provide continuing education classes, own schools, own salons, and represent industry interests. (Please note that no job can ever be guaranteed.)
Nail Technician Instructor Course
The curriculum in a cosmetology or nail care school for an instructor training course be completed within four (4) months and totaling 250 credit hours of training as stated below. For the purposes of this Rule, (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.
1) Persons receiving nail care instructor training in a cosmetology or nail care school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
2) Persons receiving instructor training are not permitted to perform clinical services on a patron for compensation, either by appointment or otherwise. Persons receiving instructor training shall be furnished a teacher’s training manual.
3) The curriculum in a cosmetology or nail care school for an instructor training course be completed within four (4) months and totaling 250 credit hours of training as stated below. For the purposes of this Rule, (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.
A. General Education = 100
100 credit/100 clock hours
i. Cosmetology and Barber Laws and rules = (25) – (25 credit/25 clock hours); and
ii. Principles of teaching nail care = (75) – (75 credit/75 clock hours).
B. Teaching Techniques and Audio Visual Aids = 75
75 credit/75 clock hours
i. Curriculum development;
ii. Lesson plans and presentations;
iii. Classroom management and discipline;
iv. Demonstrations and Theory lectures; and
v. Various methods of evaluation.
C. Practice teaching = 75
75 credit/75 clock hours
Graduates in this industry have gone on to work as instructors in a cosmetology school, provide continuing education classes, work as a school owner, a salon owner, industry representatives, etc. (Please note that no job can ever be guaranteed).
Esthetician Instructor Training Course
Persons receiving esthetician instructor training in a cosmetology or esthetician school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or schools at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
2. Persons receiving instructor training are not permitted to perform clinical services on a patron for compensation, either by appointment or otherwise.
3. Persons receiving instructor training shall be furnished a teacher's training manual.
4. The curriculum in a cosmetology or esthetician school, for an instructor training course, must be completed within nine (9) months for a total of 500 credit hours of training as stated below. For the purposes of this Rule, one (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.
A. General Education = 150
150 credit/150 clock hours
1. Cosmetology and Barber Laws and rules = (25) - (25 credit/25 clock hours); and
2. Principles of teaching of esthetic = (125) - (125 credit/125 clock hours).
B. Teaching Techniques and Audio Visual Aids = 175
175 credit/175 clock hours
1. Curriculum development;
2. Lesson plans and presentations;
3. Classroom management and discipline;
4. Demonstrations and Theory lectures; and
5. Various methods of evaluation.
C. Practice Teaching = 175
175 credit/175 clock hours
Graduates in this industry have gone on to work as instructors in a cosmetology school, provide continuing education classes, work as a school owner, a salon owner, industry representatives, etc. (Please note that no job can ever be guaranteed).
