The purpose of this program is to prepare a person for employment as a cosmetologist. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully passing the Florida cosmetology license examination. Specialized classroom and practical experiences are concerned with a variety of beauty treatments including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion, and hands. Students are given the knowledge, skills, and necessary work experiences for employment at job entry level. Instruction is also designed to qualify students for the Florida Cosmetology Licensing Examination which requires 1200 hours of instruction.

Content includes equipment use, sanitation and sterilization procedures, hair styling, shampoos and rinses, scalp treatment, haircuts, hair coloring, permanent wave applications, hair straightening, facial treatments, make up, manicures and salon operations.

 

This occupation has an average wage of $15.45 an hour, based on the Florida Occupational Employment and Wages for Polk County.

Cosmetology:

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 CSP0009 A  Grooming and Salon Services Core, Facials and Nails 225
 COS0002 B  Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1
300
 COS0003 C  Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2
300
 COS0009 D  Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3
375
    TOTAL HOURS  1200

Ridge Technical College

7700 State Road 544

Class Times

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday-Thursday
2:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday-Thursday
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

(863) 419-3060

Traviss Technical College

3225 Winter Lake Road

Class Times

Monday-Friday
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Monday-Friday
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

863-499-2700

Industry Certifications

Students must pass the Florida State Board of Cosmetology Licensure Exam in order to work in the cosmetology field.

 

Facials Specialty: (Fall Semester, Evening Only):

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 CSP0265 A  Facials/Skin Care Specialist 260
    TOTAL HOURS  260

 

 

 

Nails Specialty: (Spring Semester, Evening Only):

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 CSP0015 A  Manicurist and Pedicurist 240
    TOTAL HOURS  240

Ridge Technical College

7700 State Road 544
Class Times

Monday-Friday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

(863) 419-3060

 

Industry Certifications

After successfully completing each of these programs, students are eligible to register for a Specialty Certification.