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Cosmetology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 12.0401

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The Cosmetology program provides the student with basic theory and clinical knowledge of the beauty industry through the use of approved textbooks, classroom instruction, and practical application with mannequins and live models. Financial assistance will be available to students who qualify. The program also accepts Tennessee Promise and TCAT Reconnect scholarship grants, which offer two years of free tuition after all other financial assistance is applied.

Duration

14 Months

Credits

40 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,321.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,869.00Show moreShow less

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to CosmetologyFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Elizabethton, Tennessee

    426 Highway 91, Elizabethton, Tennessee, 37643

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 39-5012.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringReading ComprehensionCoordination

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingFine ArtsDesignCommunications and MediaEconomics and AccountingPsychology

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionManual DexterityFinger DexteritySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivitySelective AttentionVisualizationFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOriginalityControl PrecisionVisual Color Discrimination

Tasks

  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial feat
  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
  • Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
  • Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infr
  • Assist hair stylists with chemical services, such as neutralizing perms and applying hair color.
  • Launder and fold the towels that are used for drying customers' hair.
  • Refill and stock work stations with supplies, such as shampoos and conditioners.
  • Rinse out hair color or permanent solutions from customers' hair.
  • Sweep hair from the salon floor.
  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  • Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
  • Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
  • Clean supplies such as makeup brushes.
  • Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
  • Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
  • Clean and sanitize supplies, such as makeup brushes.
  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, h

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwareOperating system softwareAccounting softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareElectronic mail softwareInventory management softwareInternet browser softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Butterfly hair clampsColor application combsCurling ironsCuticle nippersCuticle pushersCuticle scissorsDesktop computersDetangling combsDigital timersDuckbill hair clampsDye application brushesElectronic cash registersFine-tooth combsFingernail clippersFlat ironsAirbrushing toolsCryoprobesDermatoscopesDry heat sterilizersFacial hair scissorsFacial steamersGalvanic facial machinesHair removal tweezersHigh frequency skin care machinesHot towel cabinetsLaptop computersLight-emitting diode LED light therapy equipmentMicrodermabrasion machinesPersonal computersSkin lancets

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists39-5012.00
  • Skincare Specialists39-5094.00
  • Shampooers39-5093.00
  • Manicurists and Pedicurists39-5092.00
  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance39-5091.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Sanitation and infection-control compliance — independently clean, disinfect, and document the sanitization of all tools and surfaces between clients in accordance with state board regulations at an established salon.
  • Chemical color and bleach services — mix, apply, and time bleach, dye, or tint treatments with reduced oversight, adjusting developer volume based on hair porosity and client history in a full-service salon.
  • Haircut and shape execution — cut, trim, and style hair for a range of textures and lengths based on client instructions and facial analysis using clippers, scissors, and razors with minimal coaching.
  • Scalp and hair treatment services — complete full shampoo, condition, and blow-dry sequences efficiently while adapting product selection to the client's scalp condition during a standard service appointment.
  • Client record maintenance — update and manage individual customer profiles in salon database software after each appointment, including services performed, formulas used, and retail purchases.
  • Appointment and schedule management — manage a personal client schedule using booking software, minimizing gaps and communicating wait times proactively during high-traffic salon hours.
  • Retail product recommendation — suggest and demonstrate appropriate hair care products to clients based on observed hair condition and completed services, contributing to salon retail sales targets.
  • Hair and scalp analysis — assess clients' hair texture, density, and scalp health independently to recommend suitable treatments or style options before beginning a service.
  • Time management across concurrent services — balance processing times for chemical services alongside other clients' needs, sequencing tasks to maintain quality and client satisfaction in a multi-chair salon.
  • Interpersonal communication and rapport — use clear, empathetic language to discuss service outcomes, manage client expectations, and address concerns calmly during routine salon appointments.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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