Course title: INSTRUCTOR TRAINEE COURSE

Type of Course: Instructor Trainee

The Instructor Trainee course of study is approximately a five month program, consisting of 600 clock hours.
Each of the subjects listed below will be covered in theory and practical work.

PREREQUISITES:

1. Must have current Washington State Operator License
2. Meet admission requirements of Total Cosmetology Training Center.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Instructor Trainee Course introduces and prepares the students for a career in instructional methods in the Cosmetology field as mandated by the Washington State Department of Licensing. The course consists of 150 hours of classroom, assigned study, 450 hours of assisted clinic supervision.

At the completion of this course, the student will:

1. Have knowledge and understanding of the basic principals of teaching.
2. Be able to perform all the tasks taught in this course, following proper procedures.
3. Be capable of advancing to the clinical supervision level of Cosmetology, Manicuring, Barbering, Esthetics School.
4. Be prepared for the Washington State Instructor Exam.

REQUIRED TEXTS

Master Educator and accompanying work book, Milady Publishing Corporation, Albany, New York.

COURSE FORMAT
The first 150 hours will be spent learning the basic instructional skills such as lesson planning, personal and professional conduct, classroom management and evaluation methods and procedures. The remaining 450 hours consist of assisting, observing, and supervising clinic activities. Planning and conducting theory classes utilizing acquired techniques involving creativity, visual aids, and proven teaching strategies under the supervision of the assigned licensed instructor trainer. All subjects taught shall be tested by a series of written and practical exams designed to measure student’s knowledge and skills at 40 and 500 hours. Classes are conducted Tuesday through Saturday.