This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Human Services  career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Human Services career cluster.  This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in network support services positions. 

A student completing the Cosmetology program is prepared for employment as a licensed Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists.  Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully obtaining a Cosmetology license.

The content includes, but is not limited to:  communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; Florida cosmetology law and rules; acquisition of knowledge of the cosmetology/nails specialist/facial specialist and the related chemistry; bacteriology, anatomy and physiology; art of make-up; and development of skill in performing the manipulative and electrical techniques required in the practice of cosmetology/nails specialist and facials specialist occupations.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
State of Florida Cosmetology License Examination

"What I liked the most about oTECH Cosmetology was the dedication of my teacher to make sure that we succeeded. She constantly motivated and pushed us to do the best we could, and I benefited a lot from that. It was also nice that we were given opportunities to practice or learn about our newly developed skills through field trips and school events. If you are looking to so Cosmetology, I highly recommend that you take Mrs. Elliott's class. When you give your 100% you will receive 100% in return, and for sure have fun while you do it. Plus, it's nice to know that I will be in a career that can support me for life without having to pay outrageous college tuition, and I can start right out of school."  

- Victoria, Sharon Elliott's Cosmetology student at Poinciana Campus