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Health & Personal Services

Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.

Cosmetology

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10–15 mo full-time · 1500 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-26): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.

Core curriculum

Safety, math, communication, and career readinesshaircutting techniqueshair coloring and lighteningchemical services including perms and relaxersskin care fundamentalsnail care fundamentalsinfection control and sanitationsalon business and client relationsstate cosmetology law and regulationscapstone projectclinical practicumcertification and licensing exam preparation

Course & assessment plan

10 courses · 1,500 clock hours · tuition ~~$16,715~~ COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

Credential	Type	Issuing body
State Cosmetology License (NIC)	State license	the state (or national) licensing board

Universal core (all programs)

Module	Hours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)	10
First aid / CPR / AED	8
Applied math & measurement	40
Technical reading & writing	30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)	30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)	30

Stackable pathways

Beauty & Wellness: Cosmetology → Barbering → Esthetics / Spa → Massage Therapy

In the Museum of VoTech

Cosmetologist Madam C. J. Walker, Hair Culturist State Cosmetology License (NIC)