2007/2008 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential. Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching them.

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36 weeks		 Cosmetology I, II, III
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
• 001 Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
• 002 Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course activities.
• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
  Participating in the Student Organization
• 004 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
• 005 Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
• 006 Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Demonstrating Safety, Sanitation, and Disease Control
• 007 Wash and sanitize hands before and after every service.
• 008 Demonstrate proper treatment of an injury to a client or to oneself.
• 009 Follow OSHA guidelines for sanitizing and disinfecting implements after a blood spill.
• 010 Demonstrate proper procedures for attending to client wound, soaking implements in appropriate disinfectant, disinfecting and sanitizing work area, and disposing of towels and swabs.
• 011 Demonstrate knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, including blood poisoning, hepatitis C, and AIDS.
  Cleaning and Sanitizing Implements, Equipment, and Facilities
• 012 Clean and sanitize combs, brushes, and other implements.
• 013 Clean and sanitize electrical equipment.
• 014 Maintain salon equipment.
• 015 Clean and sanitize rollers, clips, perm rods, and perm trays.
• 016 Launder towels, capes, and smocks.
• 017 Clean lounge, stock room, individual station, and shampoo area.
  Exhibiting Professionalism and Workplace Ethics
• 018 Supervise personal hygiene/dress code.
• 019 Demonstrate good posture and physical poise.
• 020 Exhibit positive work attitude.
• 021 Use effective communication skills.
• 022 Follow class policies.
• 023 Demonstrate dependability and responsibility.
• 024 Discuss issues related to workplace ethics.
  Shampooing and Conditioning Hair
• 025 Apply towel and drape to client.
• 026 Analyze client's scalp and hair for abnormal conditions.
• 027 Advise client of any irregular scalp conditions.
• 028 Brush hair in preparation for shampoo.
• 029 Shampoo hair.
• 030 Condition hair (i.e., penetrating rinse, hot oil treatment, and/or intensive conditioner).
  Cutting Hair
• 031 Conduct client consultation.
• 032 Apply towel and drape to client.
• 033 Analyze client's hair for a haircut, including elasticity, porosity, texture, and density.
• 034 Demonstrate various haircutting elevations (i.e., zero º, 45º, and 90º).
• 035 Demonstrate hand positions for vertical, horizontal, and diagonal cutting.
• 036 Demonstrate proper handling of haircutting implements.
• 037 Cut hair using razor, shears, clippers, and thinning shears.
• 038 Check overall haircut for blending, outline, and balance.
• 039 Trim beard, mustache, sideburns, and ear hair.
  Styling Hair
• 040 Demonstrate knowledge of styling and finishing products.
• 041 Demonstrate use of blow dryer and appropriate brushes.
• 042 Set hair using pin curls.
• 043 Set dry hair on hot rollers.
• 044 Set hair, using curling iron.
• 045 Set hair, using rollers.
• 046 Style hair, using wrapping, molding, and sculpting techniques.
• 047 Perform fingerwaves using fingers and comb.
• 048 Straighten hair using pressing comb.
• 049 Style hair by braiding and weaving.
• 050 Demonstrate appropriate comb-out techniques.
  Creating Permanent Wave
• 051 Demonstrate safety practices when working with all chemical services.
• 052 Record client consultation information, including factors that may affect the services.
• 053 Consult with client about desired style.
• 054 Analyze hair and scalp condition to determine perm type.
• 055 Test skin for chemical sensitivity to perm.
• 056 Perform a preliminary strand test for a perm and for a chemical relaxer.
• 057 Select rod type for desired results.
• 058 Select wrap method, sectioning pattern (single halo, double halo, straight back, piggyback, style wrap, or others) using appropriate tension and based on desired results.
• 059 Give permanent wave according to manufacturer's guidelines.
• 060 Demonstrate correct application with gloves of chemicals.
• 061 Perform spot perming.
• 062 Perform pick-up curls.
• 063 Complete client record card for chemical services.
  Performing Chemical Relaxing and Soft-Curl Permanent
• 064 Demonstrate safety practices when working with all chemical services.
• 065 Record client consultation information, including factors that may affect the services.
• 066 Consult with client about desired style.
• 067 Prior to straightening hair, examine hair for porosity, texture, density, and growth pattern.
• 068 Consult with client about possible scalp irritations.
• 069 Consult with client about prior chemical relaxers used.
• 070 Select correct chemical: calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, or ammonium thioglycalate.
• 071 Select appropriate strength of relaxer for desired texture, porosity, density, and elasticity.
• 072 Demonstrate proper sectioning and subsectioning.
• 073 Apply protective cream.
• 074 Demonstrate relaxer test.
• 075 Apply relaxer according to manufacturer's directions for desired results.
• 076 Select rod type for desired result.
• 077 Select wrap method, sectioning pattern (single halo, double halo, straight back, piggyback, style wrap, or others) using appropriate tension and based on desired results.
• 078 Give soft-curl permanent according to manufacturer's guidelines.
• 079 Complete client record card for chemical services.
  Lightening and Coloring Hair
• 080 Demonstrate safety practices when working with all chemical services.
• 081 Record client consultation information, including factors that may affect the services.
• 082 Demonstrate a working knowledge of color theory.
• 083 Consult with client regarding previous chemical use and desired results.
• 084 Choose temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent color.
• 085 Select desired color for client.
• 086 Select appropriate strength of developer for desired results.
• 087 Perform patch test to determine sensitivity to color.
• 088 Perform a preliminary strand test for color.
• 089 Demonstrate appropriate sectioning and subsectioning.
• 090 Apply first-time (virgin) lightener.
• 091 Apply lightening retouch.
• 092 Create special hair color effects.
• 093 Apply temporary color to hair.
• 094 Apply semi-permanent color to hair.
• 095 Apply demi-permanent color to hair.
• 096 Apply first time (virgin) permanent tint to hair.
• 097 Apply tint retouch.
• 098 Tint eyebrows and eyelashes.
• 099 Tint beard and mustache.
• 100 Remove hair color from skin.
• 101 Perform corrective color services.
• 102 Complete client record card for color services.
  Caring for Skin, Hands, and Feet
• 103 Demonstrate safety practices when working with all chemical services.
• 104 Record client consultation information, including factors that may affect the services.
• 105 Perform a facial.
• 106 Apply facial makeup, using properly sanitized instruments.
• 107 Apply eyelashes.
• 108 Remove unwanted hair.
• 109 Repair natural nails.
• 110 Perform manicures, including the application of hot oil or plain.
• 111 Demonstrate the application and removal of nail polish.
• 112 Demonstrate artificial nail remover with acetone.
• 113 Demonstrate artificial nail techniques.
• 114 Give pedicure.
  Performing Artistry of Artificial Hair
• 115 Demonstrate safety practices when working with all chemical services.
• 116 Record client consultation information, including factors that may affect the services.
• 117 Consult with client about desired style.
• 118 Analyze hair and scalp condition to determine suitable artificial hair.
• 119 Assist client in selecting wig or hairpiece.
• 120 Order custom-made wig or hairpiece.
• 121 Shampoo human hair wig or hairpiece.
• 122 Condition human hair wig or hairpiece.
• 123 Clean and condition synthetic wig or hairpiece.
• 124 Shape wig or hairpiece.
• 125 Set wig or hairpiece.
• 126 Style wig on client's head.
• 127 Style hairpiece on client's head.
  Managing the Salon
• 128 Demonstrate the ability to secure required licensure.
• 129 Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations for operating a business.
• 130 Explain the types of insurance coverage needed by salons, including liability, health, and disability insurance.
• 131 Demonstrate knowledge of how to obtain a lease or purchase a building.
• 132 Evaluate the pros and cons of renting a booth vs. working for an employer.
• 133 Design/set up layout of salon equipment.
• 134 Demonstrate knowledge of purchase of supplies and equipment.
• 135 Demonstrate knowledge of employee management skills.
• 136 Demonstrate marketing strategies.
• 137 Keep daily salon records.
• 138 Prepare payroll.
• 139 Pay bills.
• 140 Keep tip record.
• 141 Prepare W2 and W4 forms.
• 142 Determine profit and net worth of business.
  143 Demonstrate business aspects of opening/closing a salon.
• 144 Resolve client and employee complaints.
• 145 Receive payment for services rendered.
• 146 Maintain inventory of retail products.