Cosmetology

Become a licensed cosmetologist. Work for yourself as an independent contractor, own your own shop, or name your own work schedule. Express individual creativity by providing a wide range of artistic hair, nail, and skincare services using the latest technology, trends, and name-brand products. Evaluate, recommend, and create unique hair designs to exceed client expectations. Operate and experience a full-service interactive salon and spa environment while working alongside professionals.

The purpose of the Cosmetology program is to prepare a person for employment as a cosmetologist. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully passing the Florida Cosmetology Licensing Examination.

Specialized classroom and practical experiences are concerned with a variety of beauty treatments including the care of the hair, skin, and nails. Students are given the knowledge, skills, and necessary work experiences for employment at job entry level. Instruction is also designed to qualify students for the Florida Cosmetology Licensing Examination which requires 1,200 hours of instruction.

Content includes equipment use, sanitation and sterilization procedures, hair styling, shampoos and rinses, scalp treatment, hair cuts, hair coloring, permanent wave applications, hair straightening, facial treatments, make up, manicures, and salon operations.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Course #

OCP

Course Name

Hours

CSP0009

Grooming and Salon Services, Facials and Nails

220

COS0002

Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (1 of 3)

300

COS0003

Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (2 of 3)

300

COS0009

Cosmetologist and Hairdresser (3 of 3)

375

TOTAL HOURS

1200

The Cosmetology Salon & Spa is equipped with 24 styling stations, 4 manicure stations, 2 pedicure chairs, 3 facial beds, 8 hooded dryers, and 8 shampoo stations. FMTC’s Cosmetology Salon & Spa is open to the public Tuesday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (all chemical services such as color, foils, permanents, and relaxers cannot be performed after 11:00 a.m.) when school is in session. Appointments are preferred. Please call 239.334.4544 ext. 355 between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Monday – Friday) to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted; but we recommend that you call ahead to check on wait times.

Salon & Spa Services & Price List

Hours

1,200 hours
Approximately 11 months
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost

Approximately $6,344
Cosmetology Fee Sheet 2425

What You’ll Learn

Hair Styling
Hair Cutting
Color
Foils
Chemical Texture Services
Manicures
Pedicures
Facial Make-up
Basic Facials
Salon Business
Employability Skills

Career Ready Skills

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Industry Certifications

Florida State Board of Cosmetology License

Course Projects

Skills Competition
Cosmetology students prepare an employment portfolio that highlights the skills they learned in order to prepare them for a career. The portfolio includes: before and after photos, a resume, reference letters, awards, and their certificate of completion.

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $14+ per hour in the following industries (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)