Student Catalog and Handbook 2021-2022

Shampoo Technician Certificate (ST11)

The Shampoo Technician certificate program introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of cosmetology as shampoo technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, hair treatments and manipulations, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics.

NOTE:

In compliance with GA Code §43-10-8 (2015), anyone applying on or after July 1, 2015, for a certificate of registration with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers must meet the following new requirement:

  • Pass the board approved examinations, both written and practical, within a 24-month period after having obtained the required credit hours.

Applicants for a certificate of registration who have not tested within the 24-month period will be required by the board to repeat all of the required credit hours before retaking the exam. Applicants who fail to pass the written or the practical examination will receive a written statement from the board or the board's designee, stating the manner in which the applicant was deficient. WGTC students required to retest under the new board guidelines must contact an instructor to arrange to retake the required courses, including practicums and topics related to state board preparation.

According to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, a person may be denied the opportunity to take the licensing examination and/or may be denied a license if the person has been convicted of a felony or any crime violating federal or state controlled substance laws or other grounds as specified by law.

Career Opportunities 

Graduates are employable as cosmetology salespersons, salon managers, or salon owners.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 13 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

4

COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment

3

COSM 1040Styling

3

COSM 1120Salon Management

3