Yeary, Rita / Cosmetology II Competencies

8528 36 weeks, 280 hours	Cosmetology II TASKS/COMPETENCIES		Date	Rating
	Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Personal Qualities and People Skills
Required	1	Demonstrate positive work ethic.
Required	2	Demonstrate integrity.
Required	3	Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Required	4	Demonstrate self-representation skills.
Required	5	Demonstrate diversity awareness.
Required	6	Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
Required	7	Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.
	Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Professional Knowledge and Skills
Required	8	Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills.
Required	9	Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills.
Required	10	Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Required	11	Demonstrate healthy behaviors and safety skills.
Required	12	Demonstrate an understanding of workplace organizations, systems, and climates.
Required	13	Demonstrate lifelong-learning skills.
Required	14	Demonstrate job-acquisition and advancement skills.
Required	15	Demonstrate time-, task-, and resource-management skills.
Required	16	Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.
Required	17	Demonstrate customer-service skills.
	Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Technology Knowledge and Skills
Required	18	Demonstrate proficiency with technologies common to a specific occupation.
Required	19	Demonstrate information technology skills.
Required	20	Demonstrate an understanding of Internet use and security issues.
Required	21	Demonstrate telecommunications skills.
	Examining All Aspects of an Industry
Required	22	Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
Required	23	Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
Required	24	Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
Required	25	Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
Required	26	Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
Required	27	Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
Required	28	Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
Required	29	Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
	Addressing Elements of Student Life
Required	30	Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
Required	31	Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
Required	32	Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
Required	33	Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
	Demonstrating Safety, Sanitation, and Disease Control
Required	34	Sanitize hands before and after every service.
Required	35	Demonstrate standard treatment of an injury to a client and to oneself.
Required	36	Follow OSHA guidelines for sanitizing and disinfecting implements after a blood spill.
Required	37	Identify the components of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Required	38	Demonstrate prescribed procedures for attending to a contaminated (i.e., by blood spill, disease) work area.
Required	39	Demonstrate knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, including blood poisoning, hepatitis C, and AIDS.
Required	40	Demonstrate safety practices when working with all chemicals.
	Maintaining, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Implements, Equipment, and Facilities
Required	41	Sanitize and disinfect combs, brushes, shears, and other implements.
Required	42	Sanitize and disinfect electrical equipment.
Required	43	Maintain salon equipment.
Required	44	Sanitize rollers, clips, perm rods, and perm trays.
Required	45	Launder towels, capes, and smocks.
Required	46	Sanitize work areas.
	Exhibiting Professionalism and Workplace Ethics
Required	47	Demonstrate a professional image.
Required	48	Demonstrate correct posture and physical poise.
Required	49	Follow practices and procedures related to workplace ethics.
	Gathering Client's History
Required	50	List client's personal information and factors that could affect the service.
Required	51	Record client's medical history to ensure client's health and safety.
Required	52	Inform client of any irregular scalp conditions.
	Cutting Hair
Required	53	Consult with client before haircut.
Required	54	Apply towel and drape to client.
Required	55	Analyze client's hair, prior to a haircut.
Required	56	Demonstrate various haircutting elevations.
Required	57	Demonstrate hand positions for cutting.
Required	58	Demonstrate safe and effective handling of haircutting implements.
Required	59	Cut hair.
Required	60	Check overall haircut.
Optional	61	Trim beard, mustache, sideburns, eyebrows, and ear hair.
	Styling Hair
Required	62	Consult with client prior to styling hair.
Required	63	Identify design style principles.
Required	64	Demonstrate knowledge of styling and finishing products.
Required	65	Demonstrate use of blow dryer and brushes.
Required	66	Set hair, using pin curls.
Required	67	Set dry hair on hot rollers.
Required	68	Set hair, using curling iron.
Required	69	Set hair, using rollers.
Optional	70	Demonstrate hair wrapping and sculpting techniques.
Required	71	Perform finger waves.
Required	72	Straighten hair, using thermal tools.
Required	73	Style hair by basic braiding.
Required	74	Demonstrate comb-out techniques.
	Performing a Permanent Wave
Required	75	Consult with client regarding a permanent wave.
Required	76	Analyze hair and scalp condition.
Required	77	Perform predisposition test.
Required	78	Perform a preliminary strand test for a permanent wave.
Required	79	Select rod type for permanent waving.
Required	80	Perform wrap method.
Required	81	Apply protective cream and cotton for client protection.
Required	82	Demonstrate application of chemicals.
Required	83	Apply permanent wave according to manufacturer's directions.
Required	84	Demonstrate test curl.
	Performing Chemical Relaxing
Optional	85	Identify straightening techniques and chemical straightening products.
Required	86	Analyze hair prior to straightening it.
Required	87	Examine scalp.
Required	88	Consult with client about prior chemical relaxers used.
Required	89	Select correct chemical.
Required	90	Select appropriate strength of relaxer.
Required	91	Demonstrate sectioning and subsectioning.
Required	92	Apply protective cream.
Required	93	Apply relaxer.
Required	94	Demonstrate smoothing.
Required	95	Complete client record card for chemical services.
	Performing Soft Curl Permanent
Optional	96	Select rod type for desired curl.
Optional	97	Select wrap method and sectioning pattern.
Optional	98	Perform soft curl permanent.
Optional	99	Complete client record card for soft curl permanent.
	Lightening and Coloring Hair
Required	100	Demonstrate a working knowledge of color theory.
Required	101	Consult with client regarding previous chemical use.
Required	102	Define temporary, semipermanent, demipermanent, or permanent color.
Required	103	Formulate desired color for client.
Required	104	Select appropriate strength of developer for desired results.
Required	105	Perform patch/predisposition test to determine sensitivity to color.
Required	106	Perform a preliminary strand test for color.
Required	107	Demonstrate appropriate sectioning and subsectioning.
Required	108	Apply first-time (virgin) lightener.
Required	109	Apply lightening retouch.
Required	110	Demonstrate special hair color effects.
Required	111	Apply temporary color and/or semipermanent color to hair.
Required	112	Apply demipermanent color to hair.
Required	113	Apply first time (virgin) permanent tint to hair.
Required	114	Apply permanent tint retouch.
Optional	115	Demonstrate tinting beard and mustache.
Required	116	Remove hair color from skin.
Required	117	Perform corrective color services.
Required	118	Complete client record card for color services.
	Performing Artistry of Wigs and Hair Additions
Required	119	Identify the differences of human hair versus synthetic hair.
Required	120	Analyze hair and scalp condition to determine suitable hair enhancement.
Optional	121	Assist client in selecting or caring for hair enhancements.
Optional	122	Order custom-made wig or hairpiece.
	Caring for Skin, Hands, and Feet
Required	123	Perform a basic facial.
Required	124	Apply facial makeup, using properly sanitized or disposable applicators.
Optional	125	Apply eyelashes.
Required	126	Remove unwanted hair.
Required	127	Perform manicure procedures.
Required	128	Demonstrate removal of artificial nails.
Required	129	Demonstrate artificial nail techniques.
Required	130	Perform pedicure procedures.
	Managing the Salon
Required	131	Explain how to secure required licensure.
Required	132	Identify local, state, and federal regulations for operating a business.
Required	133	Explain the types of insurance coverage needed by salons.
Optional	134	Explain the procedure for obtaining a lease or purchasing a building.
Required	135	Evaluate various salon business types.
Optional	136	Design a layout of a salon.
Required	137	Define inventory control.
Required	138	Demonstrate knowledge of employee-management skills.
Required	139	Demonstrate marketing strategies.
Required	140	Keep daily salon records.
Required	141	Prepare financial records.