Cosmetology Instructor Training STC

Instructional success depends upon many factors. Perhaps the most vital of these is the instructor’s relationship with students. Cosmetologist must not only be highly trained and skilled in the practice beauty culture, but must also develop and maintain good relationships with students. In addition to enhanced technical skills, the Cosmetology Instructor Training Program provides an understanding of the different methods of instructional procedures used in developing lesson plans and designing visual aids used in practice instructional situations. To apply for admission to this program, a student must have a Managing Cosmetology License and five (5) years of in-field experience.

The Cosmetology Student Instructor Program provides an understanding of the different methods of procedures used in making lesson plans and designing visual aids to be used in practice. In order to apply for admission to this program, a student must be an active licensed cosmetologist (minimal 5 years of experience).

All states require cosmetology instructors to be licensed by law. Provided that the Cosmetology Instructor Trainer is employed full time he or she must have satisfactory completion of 650 clock hours of training before becoming eligible to take the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering theory and practical examinations administered through National Instate Council (NIC). If the Cosmetology Instructor Trainer is not employed full time he or she must have satisfactory completion of 1,500 clock hours of training before becoming eligible to take the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering theory and practical examinations administered through National Instate Council (NIC). Day classes meet Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 3 semesters. Evening classes meet Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., for 3 semesters.

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* Curriculum display is subject to change; however, courses will be offered to meet degree requirements.