Salon and Spa Support Specialist Certificate (ST11)
The Salon and Spa Support Specialist 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:
Effective January 2023, per Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers testing agency in Georgia, PSI Agency: any individual applying for a Master Cosmetology or Esthetic license shall pass both a board approved written and practical examination within a 12 month period after having obtained the required credit hours as of their last day of class or individual shall be required to repeat a portion or all of such required credit hours depending upon the amount of time that has passed since the required credit hours were obtained.
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