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What We Do
This course prepares students to enter the cosmetology workforce with knowledge in all areas required by the Vermont State Board of Cosmetology. Students will learn the theory behind the hands on aspects of the industry including hair cutting, color, chemical texturizing, waxing, skin care, nail services including artificial nails, and makeup application. Students will also perform and master these services in the CVCC in-house salon, while adhering to state regulations. Students will also learn about anatomy and physiology, chemistry, electricity, infection control, professional image, and business practices, just to name a few.
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- Students who have successfully completed 1500 hours can sit for the VT Licensing Exam for Cosmetology (second year of program required)
Vermont Proficiency Alignment
While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from Vermont’s Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements.
For more information about Vermont’s Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Education’s website here.
MATH (Major Proficiencies)
1. Modeling
2. Number & Quantity
MATH (Minor Proficiencies)
5. Geometry
SCIENCE
1. Physical Science
3. Life Sciences
ENGLISH & LITERACY
1. Reading
2. Writing (Creative)
3. Writing (Research)
4. Speaking & Listening (Discussion)
5. Speaking & Listening (Presentational)
6. Language
WORK-BASED LEARNING
1. Career Exploration
2. Career Clusters
3. Career Readiness
4. Work Readiness
5. Reading
6. Writing
7. Speaking & Listening
8. Digital Citizenship
9. Creative Communicator
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
1. Communication
2. Self-Direction
3. Problem Solving
4. Citizenship
5. Integrative Thinking
See the link above to our Program of Studies for further information about this program, including...
- Textbook
- Recommended Reading Level
- Recommended Math Skills
- CVCC Safety Exam
and more!
Instructor Information
Instructors: Christina Currier and
Cindy MacRitchie
Christina Currier: ccurrcvcc@buusd.org
Cindy MacRitchie: cmacrcvcc@buusd.org
Phone: (802) 476.6237 ext. 2020
Phone (customer line): (802) 476.3012
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The Barre Unified Union School District / Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
The Barre Unified Union School District / Central Vermont Career Center offers additional services to students with limited English language skills or with disabilities so that they may benefit from these programs. Individuals wishing to obtain information about the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities should contact the 504 Coordinator (information found by clicking here).
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