Shampoo Technician Certificate (ST11)

The Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, structure of the hair, diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp, hair and scalp analysis, basic hair and scalp treatments, basic shampooing techniques, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, or salon owner.

Employment Opportunities

Shampoo Technician graduates are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, shampoo technician, or even salon owner.

Accreditation/Approval

The Cosmetology program at Ogeechee Technical College is regulated by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217, Phone 478.207.2440. Graduates are eligible to take the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Examination. Web: www.sos.state.ga.us/plb.

Admission Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 36 30 23 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 218 222 223 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Shampoo Technician Curriculum

The curriculum for the Shampoo Technician certificate program is designed for the semester system. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 180 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (12 Credits)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Electives

COSM 1000Intro to Cosmetology Theory

4

COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment

3

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,200

Fees ($370 per semester): $370

Books/Supplies: $354

Uniform Costs: Approximately $75

TB Test: $40

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)