COS 1040 - Salon Preparation

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0
Internship hours per week 0
Course Description: This course includes preparation for clinical experiences and salon operations. Course topics include workplace skills necessary for the salon environment, such as communicating with clients and other salon personnel, and Minnesota laws and rules that pertain to the regulation of salons and individuals by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology. Topics also include retail sales and business building techniques.
MnTC Goals
NA

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of “C” or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0041 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0031 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Appointment desk procedures
Business plan
Communication with client
Communication with coworker and employer
Goal setting
Hazardous waste
Minnesota Laws and Rules
Portfolio
Resume
Retail skills
Salon floor plan
Salon operating procedures
Service learning

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

describe appointment desk procedures.
describe career opportunities in the industry.
explain principles of successful communication.
describe Minnesota laws and rules applicable to regulation by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology.
create a portfolio.
create a resume.
demonstrate retail skills.
explain salon operating procedures.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies NA
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
NA
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
NA

Practicum hours per week: 0

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