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TECS1071

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Advanced Training and Skills

CosmetologySchool of Technology and Service

Start Term

2026-2027

Course Title

Advanced Training and Skills

Course Code

TECS1071

Course Hours

90

Course Credits

3

Description

In the Advanced Training and Skills course, students receive advanced training and education in braiding, hair extensions, wigs, haircutting, hair coloring, and hair styling. This course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the basic and intermediate courses. Students work to improve timing and skill level on services performed in the clinical setting. Additionally, students learn and practice applications of basic esthetics and advanced nail techniques.

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

• Analyze skin including recognizing and describing various contraindications for facial and hair removal services.

• Explain facial treatments including galvanic, heat lamps, high frequency, facial packs, facial masks, limited aroma therapy, limited exfoliation.

• Demonstrate proper facial services and how to apply facial treatments.

• Describe limited exfoliation applications and techniques to include re-exfoliation, post-exfoliation consultation considerations, and chemical reactions.

• Demonstrate massage techniques for the face and neck and basic facial services.

• Demonstrate temporary hair removal techniques typically used in the salon.

• Perform or explain the procedures for artificial eyelash applications, arching of the eyebrows, and tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows.

• Explain and demonstrate correct sanitation procedures for hand and foot nail care.

• Demonstrate proper manicure and pedicure procedures.

• Perform proper UV gel procedures.

• Describe the procedure for applying acrylic nail enhancements.

• Demonstrate and learn practical applications while working on course-related content.

• Demonstrate and explain other theory, practical application, and procedures associated with esthetics and nail basics.