§ 921.1. Curriculum for Cosmetology Apprenticeship Course.
16 CA ADC § 921.1Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
16 CCR § 921.1
§ 921.1. Curriculum for Cosmetology Apprenticeship Course.
(a) The curriculum for an apprentice enrolled in a cosmetology apprenticeship course shall consist of thirty-two hundred (3,200) hours of technical instruction and practical training covering all practices constituting the art of cosmetology pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act.
(b) For the purpose of this section, technical instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; practical operations shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a mannequin. Practical training shall mean the time it takes to perform a practical operation. Technical instruction and practical training shall include the following hours:
The required subjects of instruction in Hair Dressing shall be completed with the minimum hours of technical instruction and practical operations for each subject-matter as follows:
Hairstyling (95 hours of Technical Instruction and 450 Practical Operations):
The subject of Hairstyling shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Hair analysis, shampooing, finger waving, pin curling, comb outs, straightening, waving, curling with hot combs and hot curling irons, and blower styling.
Permanent Waving and Chemical Straightening (40 hours of Technical Instruction and 210 Practical Operations):
The subject of Permanent Waving and Chemical Straightening shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Hair analysis, acid and alkaline permanent waving, chemical straightening including the use of sodium hydroxide and other base solutions.
Hair Coloring and Bleaching (65 hours Technical Instruction and 215 Practical Operations):
The subject of Hair Coloring and Bleaching shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures (also including, the use of semi-permanent, demi-permanent and temporary colors): Hair analysis, predisposition and strand tests, safety precautions, formula mixing, tinting, bleaching, high and low lights, and the use of dye removers
Hair Cutting (20 hour Technical Instruction and 300 Practical Operations):
The subject of Hair Cutting shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Use of scissors, razor (shaper), electrical clippers/trimmers, and thinning (tapering) shears for wet and dry cutting.
The required subjects of instruction in Health and Safety shall be completed with the minimum hours of technical instruction for each subject-matter as follows:
Laws and Regulations (20 Hours of Technical Instruction):
The subjects of Laws and Regulations shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: The Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Board's Rules and Regulations.
Health and Safety Considerations (45 Hours of Technical Instruction):
The subject of Health and Safety shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Cosmetology chemistry including the chemical composition and purpose of cosmetic, nail, hair and skin care preparations. Elementary chemical makeup, chemical skin peels, and chemical and physical changes of matter. Hazardous substances including training in chemicals and health in establishments, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, ergonomics, theory of electricity in cosmetology, bacteriology, communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and staph and Material Safety Data Sheets.
Disinfection and Sanitation (20 Hours of Technical Instruction):
The subject of Disinfection and Sanitation shall include, but is not limited to the following techniques and procedures: Disinfection and sanitation including proper procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. Proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments.
Disinfection shall be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.
Anatomy and Physiology (15 Hours of Technical Instruction):
The subjects of Anatomy and Physiology shall include, but is not limited to the following issues: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology.
The required subjects of instruction in Esthetics shall be completed with the minimum hours of technical instruction and practical operations for each subject-matter as follows:
Manual, Electrical and Chemical Facials (25 Hours of Technical Instruction and 65 Practical Operations):
The subject of manual, electrical and chemical facials shall include, but is not limited to the following techniques and procedures: Manual Facials including cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks. Electrical Facials include the use of electrical modalities, dermal lights and electrical apparatus for facials and skin care purposes; however, machines capable of producing an electrical current shall not be used to stimulate so as to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or face. Chemical Facials include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs. Training shall emphasize that only the non-living, uppermost layers of facial skin, known as the epidermis, may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification. All practical operations must be performed in accordance with Section 992 regarding skin exfoliation.
Eyebrow Beautification and Make-up (25 hours Technical Instruction and 55 Practical Operations):
The subject of Eyebrow Beautification shall include, but is not limited to the following issues: Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal, including the use of wax, tweezers, electric or manual, and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair.
The subject of Makeup shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: skin analysis, complete and corrective makeup, lash and brow tinting, and the application of false eyelashes.
The required subjects of instruction in Manicuring and Pedicuring shall be completed with the minimum hours of technical instruction and practical operation for each subject-matter as follows:
Manicuring and Pedicuring (10 hours Technical Instruction and 34 Practical Operations):
The subject of Manicuring and Pedicuring shall include, but are not limited to, the following issues: Water and oil manicure, including nail analysis, and hand/foot and arm/ankle massage.
Artificial Nails and Wraps (25 hours Technical Instruction and 120 (nails) Practical Operations):
Artificial nails including acrylic: liquid and powder brush-ons, artificial nail tips, and nail wraps and repairs.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 7312 and 7334(f), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7316(b), 7321(d)(5), 7362(b), 7362.5(b) and 7389, Business and Professions Code; and Section 3078, Labor Code.
History
1. New section filed 4-23-98; operative 5-23-98 (Register 98, No. 17).
2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 4-1-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 14).
This database is current through 4/12/24 Register 2024, No. 15.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 16, § 921.1, 16 CA ADC § 921.1
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