| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. Prerequisite: Cosmetology I. Recommended
corequisite: Cosmetology II Lab. Students shall be awarded two credits
for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing
individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families
and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family
and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.
(3) In Cosmetology II, students will demonstrate proficiency
in academic, technical, and practical knowledge and skills. The content
is designed to provide the occupational skills required for licensure.
Instruction includes advanced training in professional standards/employability
skills; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) rules
and regulations; use of tools, equipment, technologies and materials;
and practical skills.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate professionalism in how to dress appropriately,
speak politely, and conduct oneself in a manner appropriate for the
profession and work site;
(B) employ the ability to be trustworthy by complying
with an ethical course of action;
(C) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations;
(D) use conflict-management skills to avoid potential
or perceived conflict;
(E) investigate employment opportunities, including
entrepreneurship;
(F) evaluate data or outcome of a broad range of personal
care services;
(G) demonstrate effective oral and written communication
skills with diverse individuals, including coworkers, management,
and customers;
(H) develop skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
such as prioritizing tasks, managing workflow under pressure, and
completing work-related activities in a timely manner;
(I) exercise personal ownership over the quantity and
quality of individual performance and team assignment;
(J) employ leadership skills within a classroom or
community setting to maintain positive relationships; and
(K) demonstrate knowledge of practical skills such
as manicure, pedicure, or hairstyling.
(2) The student applies academic skills to the field
of cosmetology. The student is expected to:
(A) defend the importance of anatomy and physiology
to the cosmetology profession;
(B) summarize the structure, composition, and growth
of skin, nails, and hair;
(C) test the principles of organic and inorganic chemistry;
(D) evaluate solutions, suspensions, and emulsions
that may be used during cosmetology services such as shampoos, conditioners,
and nail care products;
(E) select chemical services to maintain a normal pH
of hair and skin;
(F) describe the chemistry and main ingredients of
nail enhancements such as polymer powder, monomer liquid, and ultraviolet
(UV) gels and how they work;
(G) explain how to prepare the hair for application
and removal of extensions such as human or artificial hair; and
(H) formulate a salon infection control plan to maintain
health and safety of employees and clients.
(3) The student demonstrates knowledge of rules and
regulations established by the TDLR. The student is expected to:
(A) apply health and safety policies and procedures;
(B) recognize risks, including potentially hazardous
situations, in compliance with the TDLR;
(C) navigate the TDLR website for exam eligibility,
exam results, and student hours; and
(D) identify licensure and renewal requirements of
the licensee or licensed cosmetology establishment or school.
(4) The student demonstrates proficiency in the use
of tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in cosmetology.
The student is expected to:
(A) employ safe and effective use of tools to enhance
client services;
(B) use ergonomically designed equipment to promote
professional efficiency;
(C) use available technology sources effectively in
a professional salon setting;
(D) apply universal precautions in disposal of hazardous
and non-hazardous materials; and
(E) formulate client services based on the correct
quality and quantity of materials.
(5) The student applies the academic knowledge and
practical skills to simulated and actual work situations. The student
is expected to:
(A) appraise client desires to assist with formulation
of personal care services;
(B) judge client satisfaction by recording solutions,
procedures, and products to enhance future services and client interactions;
(C) use vendor resources to provide maximum benefit
for clients, service providers, businesses, or organizations;
(D) demonstrate mastery of basic haircuts such as zero
degree, forty-five degree, ninety degree, one hundred eighty degree,
and men's clipper cut;
(E) display proficiency of a manicure, facial, and
mock chemical service application as required for the state practical
exam; and
(F) master the technique of shampooing, permanent waving,
curl demonstration, blow drying, and thermal curling service as required
for the state practical exam.
(6) The student analyzes career paths within the cosmetology
industry. The student is expected to:
(A) explore marketing techniques when selecting and
using multimedia to attract and retain clientele;
(B) formulate a salon service menu based upon current
industry trends;
(C) consolidate various methods of obtaining feedback
from clients to understand their expectations and promote high-quality
standards;
(D) create an employment portfolio containing content
such as certifications, samples of work, achievements, and supervisor
or instructor evaluations; and
(E) analyze the role of professional organizations
in cosmetology professions.
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