Schedule

Cosmetology (CO1) – Monday & Wednesday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Introduction

Cosmetology (from Greek κοσμητικός, kosmētikos, “beautifying”; and -λογία, -logia) is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non-permanent hair removal such as waxing and sugaring.

The goal of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of cosmetology, tools, materials and techniques that are essential to this programme.  

Justification   

This course is designed to develop the participants with the knowledge and skills to equip them with the tools necessary enabling them to develop marketable skills, become employable, encourage entrepreneurial development and the use of best practices. 

Participants will be exposed to theory and practical techniques, different types of materials/resources and equipment used in Cosmetology.

Objectives 

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the basic knowledge, skills and techniques required to become entrepreneurs either professionally or on a personal level. 

 At the end of this course, trainees should be able to: 

• Able to perform skills in the areas of hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, skin care, make-up application and manicuring.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and guests.
• Able to project professionalism.
• Able to perform basic analytical skills to be able to advise clients on total look concepts.
• Able to apply academic learning, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgements, decisions and procedures.

Entry Requirements  

Individuals interested in participating must be fifteen (15) years and over and possess:

1. Two (2) valid forms of picture Identification (Identification Card / Passport / Driver’s Permit).
2. A digital device and internet access for virtual learning.

 Course Structure 

Course Modules:

• Module  1:   Introduction to Cosmetology, Tools and Equipment/ Health & Safety
• Module  2:  Draping and Basic Manicure   
• Module  3: Basic Pedicure
• Module 4: Skin Care and Basic Facial
• Module  5: Hair – Setting/Styling Cutting and Colouring
• Module  6: Cornrow – Natural Hair and Braiding
• Module  7:  Small Entrepreneur Development- Financial Management of Small Business
• Module  8:  Final Evaluation/Assessment Assignment/Weaving  
• Module  9:   Basic Make-Up
• Module 10: Final Evaluation/Assessment – Presentation of Portfolio/Videos

N.B. Each Module consists of two (2) Sessions/ four (4) hours

Course Cost

Tuition is free of charge, but trainees are required to provide their own training materials and equipment..  

Assessment Structure  

A model of continuous in-course assessment coupled with a final assessment project is proposed for this course. Trainees will be assessed at different intervals over the training period as continuous assessment is focused to reduce anxiety with respect to the finality of testing. 

This assessment method, therefore, enhances learning since trainees will be able to remediate weaknesses before each module ends.