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Cosmetology

Florence-Darlington Technical College

CertificateAcademicCIP: 12.0401

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The Cosmetology program will provide entry-level training and instruction to enable graduates to pass the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina Board of Cosmetology (Written Exam and Practical Exam), to become a licensed Cosmetologist and to secure entry-level positions in a salon or spa.

Credits

42 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • South Carolina

    South Carolina

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 39-5094.00

Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningCoordination

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingFine ArtsDesignCommunications and Media

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessSpeech RecognitionManual DexterityFinger DexteritySpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySelective AttentionVisualizationFluency of IdeasControl PrecisionVisual Color DiscriminationOriginality

Tasks

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
  • Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
  • Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infr
  • Assist hair stylists with chemical services, such as neutralizing perms and applying hair color.
  • Launder and fold the towels that are used for drying customers' hair.
  • Refill and stock work stations with supplies, such as shampoos and conditioners.
  • Rinse out hair color or permanent solutions from customers' hair.
  • Sweep hair from the salon floor.
  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  • Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
  • Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
  • Clean supplies such as makeup brushes.
  • Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
  • Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
  • Clean and sanitize supplies, such as makeup brushes.
  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial feat

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwareAccounting softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareElectronic mail softwareInventory management softwareInternet browser softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareOperating system software

Tools

Airbrushing toolsCryoprobesDermatoscopesDry heat sterilizersFacial hair scissorsFacial steamersGalvanic facial machinesHair removal tweezersHigh frequency skin care machinesHot towel cabinetsLaptop computersLight-emitting diode LED light therapy equipmentMicrodermabrasion machinesPersonal computersSkin lancetsCommercial dryersCommercial washing machinesElectric coffeemakersHair brushesHair combsHair rollersInfrared heat lampsMultiline telephone systemsPermanent rodsShampoo basinsShampoo chairsCallus shaversCredit card processing machinesCuticle knivesCuticle nippers

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Skincare Specialists39-5094.00
  • Shampooers39-5093.00
  • Manicurists and Pedicurists39-5092.00
  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance39-5091.00
  • Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists39-5012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Skin-condition assessment findings — analyze independently using magnifying lamps or visors to evaluate texture, tone, and underlying concerns across a routine client caseload.
  • Cleansing, toning, and moisturizing sequences — execute with minimal oversight, adapting product selection to each client's skin type in a full-service esthetic treatment room.
  • Chemical peels and exfoliating mask protocols — apply established treatment parameters to address common concerns such as hyperpigmentation and congestion for returning clients.
  • Personalized home-care regimens — recommend verbally and through written take-home guides, translating professional product knowledge into practical daily routines for clients.
  • Blackhead extraction procedures — perform safely and efficiently on familiar presentations, using appropriate technique and aftercare to minimize irritation and client discomfort.
  • Client service records and preference histories — maintain and update in database or office software between appointments to support continuity of care and targeted upsell opportunities.
  • Product and color selection — match specialized formulations and corrective cosmetic options to individual clients' assessed skin quality and appearance goals with growing confidence.
  • Social perceptiveness and empathy — apply during client interactions to detect comfort levels and emotional cues, adjusting communication style to improve service satisfaction.
  • Sales and marketing fundamentals — use product knowledge and consultative conversation to present retail recommendations in ways that align with client needs and support revenue targets.
  • Coordination with reception and support staff — communicate scheduling adjustments and treatment notes clearly using office suite tools to ensure smooth daily operations at a spa or salon.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
70%
Placement Rate
10%