ESTHETICIAN INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM – 500 CLOCK HOURS
The curriculum for students enrolled in a cosmetology instructor program shall consist of five hundred (500) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a cosmetology instructor.
Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
Subject of Technical Instruction
Technical instruction means instruction given by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation shall mean actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or mannequin.
- Total General Education Hours: 150
- Total Teaching Technique Hours audio visual aids: 175
- Total Practice Teaching Hours: 175
- Total Hours: 500
Instructional Methods
This program is taught using a combination of following methods
- Classroom lectures on theory
- Demonstrations by the instructor
- Supervised practices during practical sessions
Potential Occupation after Completion
Instructor of Cosmetology, master educator, supervisor of school, potential owner of school or company demonstrator
Cosmetology Instructor Trainee Performance Objectives
Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating Georgia Cosmetology establishment’s practices and understand sterilization procedures.
Acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to teaching methodology and development of lesson planning.
Skills to be Developed
Be able to teach all areas of Cosmetology to students in all areas of the cosmetology field.
Attitudes and Appreciations to be Developed
Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to Teachers, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.
Licensing Requirements
GEORGIA ESTHETICIAN INSTRUCTOR LICENSE
In order to become a licensed esthetician instructor in the State of Georgia, a student must fulfill the following requirements
- Application showing the completion of at least 500 hours
- The required examination fee
- Copy of current Georgia Esthetician license
- Copy of high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Copy of 1-year master level work experience
The student taking the examination must pass the written and practical portions of the test with at least 70%. Failure to pass either section will require the applicant to retake that portion of the test.
