During one-year duration of ‘Cosmetology’ trade, a candidate is trained on Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge and Employability Skill related to job role. In addition to this, a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on-the-job training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below:

During one-year duration of ‘Cosmetology’ trade, a candidate is trained on Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge and Employability Skill related to job role. In addition to this, a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on-the-job training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below:

The learner learns to illustrate and explain structure of hair; create basic haircuts using special cutting techniques; demonstrate basic yogic exercises for stamina building and correcting body posture; demonstrate day, evening, party & bridal makeup and explain effects of light on makeup. He/she learns to create traditional hair styles & hair designing with artificial aids and thermal gadgets; demonstrate hair colouring, perming, straightening, rebonding & smoothing. Also, the trainee is able to explain the knowledge of bonds; create bindi, heena & tattoo designing, drape saree in different styles and demonstrate asanas for spine stretching, stress management & common body ailments after completion of this course.

TRAINING SYSTEM

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for strengthening vocational training.

Cosmetology trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one-year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates broadly need to demonstrate that they are able to:

• Read and interpret technical parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools;
• Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
• Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

JOB ROLE

Skin Care Specialist; provides skin care treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Advises clients about colors and types of make-up and instruct them in make-up application techniques. Applies chemical peels in order to reduce fine lines and age spots. Cleanses clients’ skin with water, creams and/or lotions. Demonstrates how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens. Determines which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance. Examines clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, in order to evaluate skin condition and appearance. Keeps records of client needs and preferences, and the services provided. Performs simple extractions to remove blackheads. Removes body and facial hair by applying wax. Selects and applies cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and tonics.

Beautician; gives various forms of beauty treatment to clients. Examines clients’ skin and suggests suitable treatment. Applies lotions, creams and packs to stimulate circulation, lubricate tissues and remove wrinkles and lines. Massages face, neck, arms, legs or other parts of body and gives treatment for superficial skin blemishes. Removes superfluous hair by wax treatment or other method. Shapes, colors and otherwise treats eyebrows and eyelashes and applies cosmetics and advises on suitable make-up. May cut, comb and wave hair according to clients’ instructions or according to particular style, tint or dye hair, and give scalp treatment. May clean, shape and polish fingernails.

Assistant Beautician; needs to be aware of the basics of beauty therapy, health and hygiene, safety and needs to be knowledgeable about various beauty products. Assistant Beautician is expected to perform basic epilation, manicure, pedicure and basic face care services and also assist the beautician in providing advanced services. The person also assists in salon ambience maintenance and also does various other odd jobs in the salon including sell salon retail products after obtaining knowledge on them.

Beauticians and Related Workers, Others; Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauticians and Related Workers, other include all other hairdressers, barbers, beauticians and related workers not elsewhere classified.

Pedicurist and Manicurist; needs to be aware of the basics of pedicure and manicure, health and safety, hygiene and needs to be knowledgeable about various beauty products. The roleholder is expected to independently provide services of pedicure and manicure while performing some other assisting services.

Hairdresser (Ladies); cuts, washes, dyes and waves hair and performs other personal services incidental to hair dressing of women. Covers clothing of clients with towel or apron to avoid sticking of cut hair. Cuts hair according to instructions of client or according to a particular style using clippers, scissors, razors and combs. Washes, rinses and dries hair, using shampoos and solutions as necessary and bleaches, dyes or tints hair. Waves hair by wrapping it with round curlers, adding wave solutions and performing other tasks to obtain required effect. Sets hair in desired style by combing. May clean, shape and polish fingernails. May give scalp treatment to clients.

Hair Stylist; specializes in dressing hair according to latest style, period, or character portrayal, following instructions of patron MAKE-UP ARTIST, or script: Questions patron or reads instructions of MAKE-UP ARTIST or script to determine hairdressing requirements. Studies facial features of patron or performing artist and arranges, shapes, and trims hair to achieve desired effect, using fingers, combs, barber scissors, hair-waving solutions, hairpins, and other accessories. Dyes, tints, bleaches, or curls or waves hair as required. May create new style especially for patron. May clean and style wigs. May style hairpieces.

LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

• 1. Develop good appearance and behaviour, practice tasks as per industry standard and express good communication skill following safety precautions.
• 2. Prepare and maintain work area and maintain health and safety at the workplace.
• 3. Carry out epilation and depilation services. Illustrate and explain hair structure & hair growth cycle.
• 4. Carry out manicure and pedicure services. Explain anatomy of nail. Differentiate and identify nail disease nail disorders.
• 5. Carry out facial treatments for common skin problems. Illustrate and explain skin structure.
• 6. Carry out hair treatment for common hair problems. Illustrate and explain structure of hair.
• 7. Create basic haircuts using special cutting techniques.
• 8. Demonstrate basic yogic exercises for stamina building and correcting body posture
• 9. Demonstrate day, evening, party & bridal makeup and explain effects of light on makeup.
• 10. Create traditional hair styles & hair designing with artificial aids and thermal gadgets.
• 11. Demonstrate hair colouring, perming, straightening, rebonding & smoothening. Explain the knowledge of bonds.
• 12. Create bindi, heena & temporary tattoo designing, drape saree in different styles.

ITI trade Sewing Technology is powered by NCVT.  ITI trade Sewing Technology  is a job oriented trade ITI trade Sewing Technology is suitable for government job and private job. This ITI trade Sewing Technology is very powerful for self-empowerment. This ITI trade Sewing Technology is perfectly design to fulfill industrial requirement of Indian Industries as well as International industries.

A trainee of the course ‘Sewing Technology’ constructs Sari Petticoat, Ladies’ Top/Short Kurthies, Ladies’ Suit, Nightwear (One Piece with Yoke), Nightwear (Two Piece – Night suit), Sari Blouse (Simple Model - Plain), Dress for a Newborn (Jhabla), Dress for a Toddler (Sun Suit), Dress for Kids (Frock), Dress for Kids (Frock), Gent’s, Casual Shirt, and Gent’s Trousers, according the sketched designs. The trainee also practices, maintains and troubleshoots basic sewing machines and over-lock machines. The course is meant for a trainee who aspires to become a Sewing Machine operator, Assistant to Designer, Assistant worker in Boutique, Assistant to Sample Garment Designer and Assistant to Garment Sample Coordinator 

The qualification gives access to jobs such as Sewing Machine operator, Assistant to Designer, Assistant worker in Boutique, Assistant to Sample Garment Designer and Assistant to Garment Sample  Coordinator