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Cosmetology

Launch your career in the beauty industry with PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s Cosmetology Program at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The program provides the 1,200 clock hours required by the State of Florida and prepares students to take the Florida State cosmetology examination.

What You’ll Learn

Training includes:

• Hair cutting, styling, coloring, and chemical treatments

• Infection control and safety

• Basic facials, manicures, and pedicures

• Florida cosmetology laws and regulations

Students also gain practical experience providing services to the public in a Salon setting. 

Full-time day and evening classes are available. Classes begin every semester—Fall, Spring, and Summer. The day program takes approximately 11 months; evening classes take 12 months.

The estimated cost for Florida residents is approximately $5,500, including applicable tuition, lab fees, books, and the required kit. Out-of-state tuition is significantly higher. Students must also provide black scrubs and closed-toe shoes; slides and Crocs are not permitted.

• Students must be at least 16 years of age. No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or have completed homeschooling.) 

• Must submit an application to PÕ¾ÊÓƵ at www.irsc.edu. 

• Students must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test. They must pass the TABE with the following minimum scores: Reading: 8; Language: 8; Mathematics: 8 or qualify for a TABE exemption. The TABE is free to students and offered at all PÕ¾ÊÓƵ testing centers. For TABE information, call 772-462-7616.

• All students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA application for financial aid. 

For questions about the Cosmetology Program, email Cosmetology@irsc.edu.

Disclaimers: PÕ¾ÊÓƵ offers a number of degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both certification and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the State Barber licensing exam in the State of Florida is defined in 476.144, F.S., and also requires possession of a valid form of identification and a Social Security number.

Cosmetology Specialist – Facials

Career and Technical Education Program

The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Esthetics program prepares students for a rewarding career in the skincare industry. Through hands-on instruction, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform professional skincare services in salons, spas, medical spas, and other wellness settings.

The curriculum includes infection control, skin analysis, basic and advanced facials, facial treatments and modalities, LED therapy, galvanic current, high-frequency treatments, chemical peels, facial waxing, lash and brow tinting, makeup fundamentals, and Florida laws and rules related to the profession. Students also gain practical experience in a clinical setting while providing services to the public.

This Career and Technical Education (CTE) program consists of 220 clock hours and can be completed in approximately one semester. Classes are offered on the Fort Pierce Campus, with both day and evening scheduling options available. The approximate cost of the program is $1,500.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for registration as a Facial Specialist through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The required licensing examination is administered on-site.

General Requirements for Florida Facial Specialist Registration

To apply for registration, applicants must:

• Be at least 16 years of age or hold a high school diploma.
• Possess a valid Social Security number.
• Complete a board-approved 4-hour HIV/AIDS course within two years of submitting the application.
• Submit a Facial Specialist application and the required fee to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as:

• Facial Specialist
• Esthetician (where permitted by state registration)
• Spa or Salon Skincare Specialist
• Medical Spa Assistant
• Skincare Consultant
• Beauty Product Sales Representative

For more information about the Esthetics program, please contact us at Cosmetology@irsc.edu.

Career and Technical Education Program

Upon successful completion, this program enables students to apply for Florida registration as a Nail Specialist.

Nail Specialists provide manicure, pedicure, and nail extension services in salons, spas, and other beauty and wellness settings. Students will build a strong foundation in both technique and professionalism as they prepare to enter the field.

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