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K–12 Standards

COSMETOLOGY AND RELATED SERVICES

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DEMONSTRATE SAFE WORK PRACTICESCOS.1.0

  • 1.1

    Identify the responsibilities of professionals to create and maintain a safe work environment for self and clientsCOS..1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidentsCOS.1.2

  • 1.3

    Wear protective clothing and use protective gear to ensure personal safetyCOS.1.3

  • 1.4

    Describe universal precautions and their importanceCOS.1.4

  • 1.5

    Apply Arizona state laws and regulations for exposure to blood and body fluidsCOS.1.5

  • 1.6

    Use the referral technique for medical treatment when a disorder or disease is noticedCOS.1.6

  • 1.7

    Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, e.g. the Hazard Communication Standard (hazcom), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)COS.1.7

  • 1.8

    Perform clear labeling of containers of all materialsCOS.1.8

  • 1.9

    Use, maintain, clean, disinfect, and regularly inspect all tools and equipment following safety guidelines and manufacturer’s instructionsCOS.1.9

  • 1.10

    Identify emergency and evacuation plansCOS.1.10

APPLY INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACCORDING TO ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY (ABOC) GUIDELINESCOS.2.0

  • 2.1

    Set up facility and work areas to meet best practices and safety standardsCOS.2.1

  • 2.2

    Mix and use disinfectants following manufacturers’ instructionsCOS.2.2

  • 2.3

    Determine levels of infection control and methods of decontamination for tools, facilities, and peopleCOS.2.3

  • 2.4

    Apply wet disinfection procedures to tools and implementsCOS.2.4

  • 2.5

    Apply dry storage methods for pre-disinfected tools and implementsCOS.2.5

  • 2.6

    Sanitize electrical equipment following manufacturers’ instructionsCOS.2.6

  • 2.7

    Use recommended techniques to laundry and store towels, sheets, lab jackets, and capesCOS.2.7

  • 2.8

    Follow hand-washing procedures and use sanitizer before servicing clientsCOS.2.8

  • 2.9

    Comply with state and federal regulations for infection control and disease prevention (CDC)COS.2.9

  • 2.10

    Identify and apply the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR-1910.1030) applicable to the cosmetology environmentCOS.2.10

  • 2.11

    Identify and apply the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (29CFR-1910.1200) applicable to the cosmetology environmentCOS.2.11

IDENTIFY CHEMICALS AND THEIR USAGECOS.3.0

  • 3.1

    Describe chemicals and their effect on hair, skin, and nailsCOS.3.1

  • 3.2

    Follow procedures to ensure accurate use of all productsCOS.3.2

  • 3.3

    Store and dispose of chemicals according to guidelines in the Safety Data SheetsCOS.3.3

DEMONSTRATE SCALP AND HAIR TREATMENTSCOS.4.0

  • 4.1

    Prepare and consult with clientCOS.4.1

  • 4.2

    Analyze hair and scalp, including the identify of disorders and diseases, and select product and treatmentCOS.4.2

  • 4.3

    Apply hair treatmentCOS.4.3

  • 4.4

    Apply scalp-care treatmentCOS.4.4

  • 4.5

    Perform scalp manipulationsCOS.4.5

  • 4.6

    Shampoo and rinse hairCOS.4.6

DEMONSTRATE HAIRCUT TECHNIQUESCOS.5.0

  • 5.1

    Prepare and consult with clientCOS.5.1

  • 5.2

    Use shears, razors, or clippers and texturing techniquesCOS.5.2

  • 5.3

    Trim beard, mustache, and sideburnsCOS.5.3

  • 5.4

    Cut wig or hairpieceCOS.5.4

  • 5.5

    Perform wet and dry cutsCOS.5.5

  • 5.6

    Edge and clean neckline using bone structure of head and texture of hairCOS.5.6

DEMONSTRATE CHEMICAL TEXTURIZING TECHNIQUESCOS.6.0

  • 6.1

    Prepare and consult with clientCOS.6.1

  • 6.2

    Analyze hair and scalp and select chemical and techniqueCOS.6.2

  • 6.3

    Apply protective base at hairline, scalp, and earsCOS.6.3

  • 6.4

    Perform texturing technique, e.g. rod placement service, permanent wave, or hair-relaxingCOS.6.4

  • 6.5

    Perform readiness test, e.g. test curl testCOS.6.5

  • 6.6

    Complete rinsing, blotting, and neutralizing techniquesCOS.6.6

  • 6.7

    Correct problems associated with permanent waving and hair-relaxing treatmentsCOS.6.7

DEMONSTRATE STYLING TECHNIQUESCOS.7.0

  • 7.1

    Prepare and consult with clientCOS.7.1

  • 7.2

    Perform wet hairstyling techniques, including roller and wave placementCOS.7.2

  • 7.3

    Complete style using a variety of techniquesCOS.7.3

  • 7.4

    Perform thermal styling techniquesCOS.7.4

  • 7.5

    Perform specialized styling techniques, e.g. braiding and extensionsCOS.7.5

DEMONSTRATE HAIR COLOR TECHNIQUESCOS.8.0

  • 8.1

    Prepare and consult with clientCOS.8.1

  • 8.2

    Perform FDA- and state-mandated patch test to determine sensitivity to productCOS.8.2

  • 8.3

    Determine level of natural hair colorCOS.8.3

  • 8.4

    Select product and application techniqueCOS.8.4

  • 8.5

    Perform product color mixingCOS.8.5

  • 8.6

    Perform temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, or decolorizing procedureCOS.8.6

  • 8.7

    Remove product from skinCOS.8.7

  • 8.8

    Create special hair color effectsCOS.8.8

  • 8.9

    Perform corrective hair color serviceCOS.8.9

DEMONSTRATE MORPHOLOGY AND TREATMENT OF THE NAILCOS.9.0

  • 9.1

    Consult with client to determine nail service, including the identify of nail diseases and disordersCOS.9.1

  • 9.2

    Prepare client for selected nail serviceCOS.9.2

  • 9.3

    Perform nail technology modalities and proceduresCOS.9.3

DEMONSTRATE MORPHOLOGY AND TREATMENT OF THE SKINCOS.10.0

  • 10.1

    Prepare and consult with clientCOS.10.1

  • 10.2

    Analyze skin for treatmentCOS.10.2

  • 10.3

    Recognize skin diseases and disordersCOS.10.3

  • 10.4

    Perform selected facial serviceCOS.10.4

  • 10.5

    Shape eyebrowsCOS.10.5

  • 10.6

    Apply makeupCOS.10.6

  • 10.7

    Perform extraction techniqueCOS.10.7

  • 10.8

    Perform skin modalities and treatmentsCOS.10.8

  • 10.9

    Perform lash and eyebrow tintingCOS.10.9

  • 10.10

    Apply artificial eyelashesCOS.10.10

DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL SKILLSCOS.11.0

  • 11.1

    Comply with city, county, state, and federal regulationsCOS.11.1

  • 11.2

    Perform reception desk duties, including customer service and schedulingCOS.11.2

  • 11.3

    Promote hair care by using and retailing professional productsCOS.11.3

  • 11.4

    Determine payment and provide change for payment of servicesCOS.11.4

  • 11.5

    Create sales and tip recordsCOS.11.5

  • 11.6

    Perform dispensary duties, including inventory controlCOS.11.6

  • 11.7

    Explain salon policies and resolve client conflicts with supervisorsCOS.11.7

  • 11.8

    Record information on client record card and maintain filing systemCOS.11.8

  • 11.9

    Complete task sheet for end of shiftCOS.11.9

DEMONSTRATE ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLSCOS.12.0

  • 12.1

    Use questioning techniques to obtain needed information for client consultingCOS.12.1

  • 12.2

    Interpret oral and nonverbal communication of clientsCOS.12.2

  • 12.3

    Apply active listening skills during communicationsCOS.12.3

  • 12.4

    Communicate using culturally sensitive language for a diverse clienteleCOS.12.4

  • 12.5

    Perform good customer relations and telephone etiquetteCOS.12.5

EXAMINE THE IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPCOS.13.0

  • 13.1

    Identify factors that contribute to success of a salon, including personal traitsCOS.13.1

  • 13.2

    Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporationsCOS.13.2

  • 13.3

    Describe components of a business plan, including a floor planCOS.13.3

  • 13.4

    Identify laws, rules, and regulations of the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology for state complianceCOS.13.4

  • 13.5

    Identify licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements in salon ownershipCOS.13.5

  • 13.6

    Identify business skills needed to operate a businessCOS.13.6

  • 13.7

    Perform knowledge of business financesCOS.13.7

  • 13.8

    Analyze the relationship of customer service and customer satisfaction to the success of businessCOS.13.8

USE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLSCOS.14.0

  • 14.1

    Identify personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiencyCOS.14.1

  • 14.2

    Apply computer software and applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, electronic calendar, email, and Internet access)COS.14.2

  • 14.3

    Demonstrate basic computer hardware skillsCOS.14.3

DEMONSTRATE MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSCOS.15.0

  • 15.1

    Identify math skills as they apply to cosmetology servicesCOS.15.1

  • 15.2

    Draw, read, and report using graphs, charts, and tablesCOS.15.2

  • 15.3

    Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weightCOS.15.3

  • 15.4

    Make, use, and convert weights and measures using both traditional and metric unitsCOS.15.4

  • 15.5

    Organize and communicate results obtained by observations and experimentationCOS.15.5

  • 15.6

    Differentiate between a digital clock and an analog clockCOS.15.6

  • 15.7

    Convert to and from 12-hour time format and 24-hour formatCOS.15.7

  • 15.8

    Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems in the cosmetology environmentCOS.15.8

SOLVE PROBLEMS BY ANALYZING AND APPLYING DATA AND MEASUREMENTSCOS.16.0

  • 16.1

    Develop scientific recommendations based on dataCOS.16.1

  • 16.2

    Identify science as it applies to decontamination and infection controlCOS.16.2

  • 16.3

    Identify chemistry as it applies to products used in the salonCOS.16.3

  • 16.4

    Identify science as it applies to anatomy and physiologyCOS.16.4

  • 16.5

    Identify science as it applies to electricity and light therapy to perform appropriate treatmentCOS.16.5

  • 16.6

    Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data, and develop scientific recommendations based on findingsCOS.16.6

DEMONSTRATE LANGUAGE ARTS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSCOS.17.0

  • 17.1

    Locate, comprehend, and evaluate oral and written informationCOS.17.1

  • 17.2

    Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation, and vocabularyCOS.17.2

  • 17.3

    Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences in oral and written formatsCOS.17.3

  • 17.4

    Use cosmetology terminology as appropriateCOS.17.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
VOCATIONALTRAINING, Grade 12, and Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
ARIZONA CTE PROGRAM TECHNICAL STANDARDS

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