31502361Basic Salon Externship
Course Information
Description
Students will begin salon services through an externship by practicing basic haircutting, basic hair color, basic hair design, nail technology, client relations, and infection control while working in a community-based licensed establishment under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Produce a portfolio for use within the Cosmetology industry
    Assessment Strategies
    Electronic portfolio that is easy to share online, presentation
    Criteria
    Portfolio is organized logically
    Portfolio includes your personal goals and mission
    Portfolio is stored electronically such as in CanvasMe
    Portfolio includes sample client service stories
    Portfolio includes 3-5 samples (images) of your strongest work
    Portfolio includes two or three areas for continued development and a plan for developing the areas
    Use an electronic portfolio platform

  2. Explore community-based licensed salon establishments
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Differentiate between licensed establishments
    Describe your salon preferences and career goals
    Summarize the location, services, and business practices of at least two salons of interest
    Compare your salon preferences to the salons researched
    Demonstrate awareness, openness, and sensitivity to cultures from around the globe [cultural awareness]
    Consider or incorporate diverse perspectives [cultural awareness]
    Appraise or adapt to different cultural contexts, situations, or scenarios [cultural awareness]

  3. Interview with an externship site contact
    Assessment Strategies
    Interview, Resume
    Criteria
    Speak in volume and tone appropriate to audience
    Communicate your preferences and career goals
    Describe your educational goals and courses to date
    Clarify the role of the externship site and specific actions or timelines for the student
    Use inclusive language free from stereotypes (DEI)
    Maintain eye contact
    Listen effectively [listening]
    Respond effectively [listening]

  4. Select an externship site
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Describe the reasons for your choice
    Site employs a licensed cosmetologist
    Site agrees to complete Externship Student Evaluation
    Communicate with externship site contact to verify placement, assessment, and duties of the site contact
    Verify externship site with your instructor
    Present a salon externship contract (optional)
    Present a Madison Area Technical College Barbering and Cosmetology Externship Agreement