Program’s Mission Statement

The purpose of these programs is to prepare a person for employment as a licensed cosmetologist, registered nails or facial specialist. Required Practical Services and Theory must be completed. Instruction is designed to qualify pupils for the Florida Cosmetology Licensing Examination, which requires 1200 hours of instruction.

Program Content

Specialized classroom and practical experience is provided relating to a variety of beauty treatments.  These include the care and beautification of the hair, complexion and hands.  Training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments; hair styling, blow drying and thermal techniques; setting, cutting, tint, bleaching, permanent saving; chemical relaxing, facials, manicuring and hand and arm massaging.  Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management, including record keeping, are also emphasized.

The course/program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

Entrance Requirements

¹    16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School

¹    Occupational Interest

Length of Program 

The entire program is 1200 hours, but students may earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCP’s:

OCP A (Manicurist and Pedicurist) 240 hours

OCP B (Facials/Skin Care Specialist) 260 hours

OCP C (Cosmetologist) 700 hours

Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.

PRODUCTION LAB

IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

   8:00 TO 11:00 A.M.

12:15 TO 2:30 P.M.

  5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.

Employment Opportunities

¹    Stylist

¹    Hair colorist

¹    Permanent wave technician

¹    Skin care technician

¹    Makeup artist

¹    Manicurist/pedicurist specialist

¹    Cosmetician

¹    Cosmetologist’s assistant

¹    Manufacturer’s representative

¹    Beauty supply presenter

¹    Facial/Nail/Full Specialist

Salary

The range of salary for licensed cosmetologists is quite broad. Entry level is approximately $18,000 per year and is unlimited regarding the potential for top-level pay. Since it is a commission-based industry, the sky is the limit.

Whether in a booming economy or in a recession, people continue to pursue hair and nail care in order to maintain their professional image, as well as, for personal and self-esteem reasons. Demand for cosmetologists should remain strong if past trends dictate the future of this career. The diversity of this career continues to expand, opening new opportunities for placement and advancement.