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PROGRAM TASK LIST:

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Classification of Industrial Programs 12.0401

   

Unit/Task #  Task Grid

   

  Secondary Competency Task List

   

100  BACTERIOLOGY, DISINFECTION AND SANITATION

101 Define the classifications and reproduction of bacteria and viruses.

102 Define and compare the differences between sanitation, disinfection and sterilization.

103 Perform infection control procedures for various salon tools and services.

104 Administer universal precautions.

   

200  PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE

201 Prepare and maintain client documentation following a successful client consultation.

202 Identify and demonstrate professional ethics.

203 Demonstrate effective communication skills, to include listening, speaking and writing in order to communicate with customers.

   

300  BUSINESS PRACTICES

301 Develop an effective management plan.

302 Develop personal financial plan.

303 Identify, interpret and follow safety regulations, including Material Safety Data Sheet and Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration.

   

400  PENNSYLVANIA COSMETOLOGY LAW

401 Demonstrate an understanding of the Cosmetology Laws, Rules and Regulations.

   

500  HISTOLOGY

501 Identify the structure and composition of the integumentary system.

502 Identify the structure and composition of the nail.

503 Identify the structure and composition of the skeletal system.

504 Identify the structure and composition of the muscular system.

505 Identify the structure and composition of the nervous system.

506 Identify the structure and composition of the circulatory system.

   

600  TRICHOLOGY

601 Identify the structure and composition of the hair.

602 Identify diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp.

603 Analyze the characteristics of a client's hair and scalp.

   

700  CHEMISTRY

701 List the five elements of the hair.

702 Measure effects of PH pertaining to hair and skin.

703 Differentiate between the physical and chemical changes involved in various hair services.

704 Access chemical reaction as they relate to various services.

705 Demonstrate knowledge of chemistry pertaining to products used for hair, skin and nails.

   

800  PHYSIOLOGY

801 Identify the functions of the integumentary system.

802 Identify the functions of the nail.

803 Identify body structures and systems.

804 List the function of the skeletal system.

805 List the function of the muscular system.

806 List the function of the nervous system.

807 List the function of the circulatory system.

   

900  COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY

901 Identify the diseases and disorders of the skin.

902 Perform a skin analysis on a client.

   

1000  ELECTRICITY

1001 Define the principles of electricity.

1002 Review the safety measures related to electricity.

1003 Explain the types, uses and benefits of light therapy.

   

1100  SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONING

1101 Demonstrate draping for all hair services.

1102 Determine a product based on individual client needs.

1103 Perform various shampoo and conditioning treatments on a client.

   

1200  HAIR SHAPING

1201 Demonstrate proper handling of hair cutting tools.

1202 Demonstrate various haircutting techniques with shears.

1203 Demonstrate various haircutting techniques with a razor.

1204 Demonstrate various clipper cutting techniques.

1205 Perform various texturizing techniques.

1206 Demonstrate facial, ear and neck hair removal.

   

1300  HAIR STYLING/FINGERWAVING

1301 Perform fingerwave techniques.

1302 Identify hairstyling implements and equipment.

1303 Select a hairstyle to compliment the client's features.

1304 Perform roller setting and comb-out techniques.

1305 Perform pincurl setting and comb-out techniques.

1306 Perform braiding techniques.

1307 Demonstrate the use of a marcel iron.

1308 Demonstrate blow drying techniques.

   

1400  CHEMICAL TEXTURIZING

1401 Select appropriate products for chemically straightening hair.

1402 Demonstrate various chemical relaxing services.

1403 Demonstrate a soft curl permanent wave service.

   

1500  PERMANENT WAVING

1501 Demonstrate various wrapping techniques.

1502 Select the appropriate solution according to client's needs.

   

1600  HAIRCOLORING

1601 Perform and evaluate a predisposition test.

1602 Perform and evaluate a strand test.

1603 Perform a temporary haircolor service.

1604 Perform a semi-permanent/demi-permanent haircolor service.

1605 Perform a permanent haircolor service.

1606 Perform a hair lightener and toner application.

1607 Demonstrate techniques for creating special effects.

1608 Demonstrate corrective color techniques.

1609 Formulate color as it relates to the law of color.

   

1700  HAIR STRAIGHTENING

1701 Demonstrate hair pressing techniques showing soft, medium and hard press.

   

1800  SKIN CARE

1801 Drape client for basic skin care service.

1802 Select a product based on individual client needs.

1803 Perform a basic facial on a client.

1804 Identify skin care implements and equipment.

   

1900  NAIL TECHNOLOGY

1901 Prepare a manicure table.

1902 Identify nail care implements and equipment.

1903 Perform a basic manicure on a client.

1904 Perform massage treatments on the hands and feet.

1905 Perform various specialty manicures.

1906 Demonstrate knowledge of an artificial nail service.

1907 Demonstrate knowledge of pedicure procedures.

1908 Identify nail diseases and disorders.

   

2000  TEMPORARY HAIR REMOVAL

2001 Identify multiple methods of temporary hair removal.

2002 Demonstrate multiple methods of temporary hair removal.

   

2100  SCALP TREATMENT

2101 Perform a basic scalp treatment on a client.

2102 Explain the use of electrical equipment during a scalp treatment.

   

2200  CARE OF ALL HAIR TYPES AND TEXTURES

2201 Select and apply styling products according to client's needs.

2202 Identify uses of specialty hairstyling equipment.

2203 Identify implements, equipment and products used with synthetic and human hair.

2204 Compare and contrast synthetic and human hair services.

2205 Perform application and styling services on wigs, hair pieces and extensions.

   

2300  MAKE UP

2301 Apply basic daytime make-up on a client.

2302 Apply basic evening make-up on a client.

2303 Demonstrate corrective make-up techniques according to clients needs.

2304 Demonstrate knowledge of false eyelashes.

 

 

 

3100 INFECTION CONTROL
3101 Peform mixing of Barbicide

 

3200 DRAPING OF CLIENT
3201 Drape client for shampoo service
3202 Drape client for haircutting service
3203 Drape client for hairstyling service
3204 Drape client for chemical service

 

3300 SCALP CARE, SHAMPOOING AND CONDITIONING
3301 Perform Hair Treatment

 

3400 HAIRCUTTING/HAIRSHAPING
3401 Perform zero degree haircut with scissors
3402 Perform 90 degree haircut with scissors
3403 Perform zero degree haircut with razor
3404 Perform 90 degree haircut with razor
3405 Perform 45 Degree Scissors
3406 Perform 180 Degree Scissors

 

3500 HAIRSTYLING
3501 Perform 4-section parting
3502 Perform testing thermal irons
3503 Perform flat ironing
3504 Perform updo/formal styling
 

3600 BRAIDING AND BRAID EXTENSIONS
3601 Perform a 3 strand braid
3602 Perform an invisible braid
3603 Perform a fishtail braid
3604 Perform basic cornrows
3605 Perform cornrows with extensions

 

3700 CHEMICAL TEXTURE SERVICES
3701 Perform a virgin relaxer
3702 Perform a relaxer re-touch
3703 Perform Keratin Treatment

 

3800 PERMANENT WAVING
3801 Perform a basic perm wrap
3802 Perform a bricklay perm wrap
3803 Perform a spiral perm wrap
3804 Perform processing a perm

 

3900 HAIRCOLOR
3901 Perform a virgin color application
3902 Perform foil highlights – Weave
3903 Perform Foil Slice Highlight
3904 Balavage
3905 Retouch With Highlight
3906 Shadow Roots
3907 Retouch
 

4000 HAIR REMOVAL
4001 Perform tweezing eyebrows
4002 Perform waxing eyebrows

4100 FACIAL

 

4200 FACIAL MAKEUP
4201 Perform band lash application
4202 Perform individual lash application
4203 Perform Fantasy Makeup Application

 

4300 MANICURING
4301 Perform UV Gel Polish
4302 Perform UV Gel Polish Remover

4400 PEDICURING
4401 Perform a pedicure


4500 ARTIFICAL NAILS
4501 Perform nail tip application
4502 Perform acrylic nails (full set)
4503 Perform acrylic on natural nails (overlay)

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