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144 80% or higher in the Aesthetics Instructor program in order to be eligible to apply for a certificate of competency. However, a certificate of competency does not guarantee graduates are an instructor in any state. Students must pass the Arizona state board licensing exam in order to teach in Arizona. The Arizona State Board of Cosmetology can deny an application should it be determined that a candidate does not meet the requirements for citizenship and/or high school education requirements. If students have any concerns meeting these requirements, students are strongly encouraged to contact the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology directly via its website: HTTPS://BOC. AZ.GOV, give full disclosure of the situation and save any written response. GateWay Community College is not liable for graduates who do not receive an Arizona instructor license and will not give refunds for tuition and fees. Completion of this program is not a guarantee of employment. Admission Criteria: 1. Must hold current Arizona Aesthetician license in good standing. 2. Must have one year of industry work experience. Program Prerequisites: None BEAUTY - COSMETOLOGIST CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN COSMETOLOGIST (1600 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1193; 32 HOURS PER WEEK) To qualify, students must earn a passing grade and complete the clock hours required in all courses in the program. Division: Beauty & Wellness - Cosmetology Program Manager: Aimee Blackman, Interim As a cosmetologist, students will provide beauty services such as shampooing and conditioning, cutting, coloring, perming, and styling hair. Additionally, students will braid, press, curl and relax hair, design hairstyles, and provide nail and skin services. All work will be performed safely using proper disinfection and sanitation techniques. Students will graduate f rom the program with the skills and knowledge necessary for establishing and maintaining a clientele, state laws pertaining to cosmetologists, as well as business management skills to start and manage a salon. Upon completing the Cosmetologist program, students will be prepared to sit for the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam. Program Notes: Students must successfully pass each course with a minimum grade of 80% and 100% of the course hours required in order to continue on to the next course. Students may apply for graduation f rom the Cosmetologist program upon successful completion of the program hours and a score of 80% or higher. Completion of the program does not guarantee a cosmetologist license (in any state). The Arizona State Board of Cosmetology may deny an application if it`s determined that the student does not meet citizenship and/or high school education requirements if under the age of 18. If students have concerns about their citizenship status and/or high school education requirements, they are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology via its website: HTTPS://BOC.AZ.GOV, give full disclosure of their situation, and save any written response. GateWay Community College will not give refunds or be held liable for graduates who do not receive an Arizona cosmetologist license. Program Prerequisites: None BEAUTY - COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR (350 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1192N) To qualify, students must earn a passing grade and complete the clock hours required in all courses in the program. Division: Beauty & Wellness - Cosmetology Program Manager: Aimee Blackman, Interim Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022