INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - 600 CLOCK HOURS

This course is designed to prepare a licensed cosmetologist to teach all phases of the basic cosmetology curriculum in a licensed school. The student not only learns theoretical concepts but must also demonstrate practical clinical procedures by first assisting a licensed instructor in the classroom and then completing 130 hours of practice teaching in a classroom. The student is taught employability skills and given a review of the cosmetology curriculum. Finally the student is prepared for the state licensing exam for cosmetology instructors.

Applicants must have an active cosmetology license to enter this training program. Graduates from this program must pass the state practical and written exam prior to being issued a cosmetology instructor license.

Cosmetology instructors find employment in schools where they teach cosmetology, manicuring and esthetics. Job openings occur in proprietary, vocational and technical schools, and may be either full or part time. Earnings increase with experience and vary from one region of the country to another.

Cosmetology instructors stand for most of their working hours and work with their hands giving practical demonstrations. They are exposed to chemicals in hair dyes and permanent wave solutions, manicuring products, and facial products. Lesson planning, grading and counseling students is part of their job description. They should be able to communicate well and should get along with people.