Rule 240-15-.04. Curriculum for Cosmetology Instructor Training

1. (1) Persons receiving instructor training in a cosmetology school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
2. (2) Persons receiving instructor training are not permitted to perform clinical services on a patron for compensation, either by appointment or otherwise. Persons receiving instructor training shall be furnished an instructor training manual.

3. (3) The curriculum in a school of cosmetology for an instructor training course shall be completed within one (1) year and a total of 750 hours of training as stated below. For purposes of this Rule, one (1) credit hour equals one (1) clock hour.

   1. (a) General Education = (250)-(250 credit/250 clock hours): All practice teaching must be supervised by a licensed instructor.

      1. 1. Cosmetology, Esthetician, Hair Design, Nail Technician and Barber Laws, rules and regulations - (25 credit/25 clock hours);
      2. 2. Principles of teaching cosmetology - (150 credit/150 clock hours);
      3. 3. Principles of teaching nail care - (35 credit/35 clock hours); and
      4. 4. Principles of teaching esthetics - (40 credit/40 clock hours).

   2. (b) Teaching techniques and audio visual aids = (225)-(225 credit/225 clock hours):

      1. 1. Curriculum development;
      2. 2. Lesson plans and presentations;
      3. 3. Classroom management and discipline;
      4. 4. Demonstrations and lectures; and
      5. 5. Various methods of evaluation.
   3. (c) Practice teaching = (275)-(275 credit/275 clock hours).

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-12, 43-10-13.

History. Original Rule entitled "Curriculum for Cosmetology Instructor Training" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2016; eff. Jan. 10, 2017.