Cosmetology Instructor Trainee – Part Time

The Cosmetology instructor course consists of 600 clock hours covering all aspects of teaching the art of Cosmetology, as mandated by the California Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology and pursuant to section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act.

The course is designed to teach students the information and skills needed for a career as an instructor in the Cosmetology Industry and to prepare students to pass the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination. Passing the exam is the final pre-requisite to obtaining the Cosmetology License required to teach Cosmetology in the state of California.

Thanh Le College occupies a spacious 5000 square-foot facility located at 12875 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, California. The school is designed to emulate salon conditions while allowing areas for study and discussion, with one facial room, one theory classroom, and a spacious clinic floor consisting of 20 hair stations, 10 shampoo bowls, 10 hairdryers and 20 manicuring tables.

The administrators and instructors are encouraged to work closely with the students and attempt to tailor the educational experience to the individuals’ needs. Job placement assistance is provided to graduates at no additional charge, and prospective employers are invited to the school regularly to give demonstrations and discuss career goals with the students.

The school will admit an applicant into a course leading to State Licensure who is 17 years of age or older, provides valid identification, a social security card and legal residency, and provides a copy of a High School Diploma, GED or its equivalent. Thanh Le College does not accept ability-to-benefit students and does not accept transfer hours from other institutions.

Students are encouraged to visit the school for at least 4 days, prior to enrolling, to observe and “get a taste” of Cosmetology.

Licensing. Applicants must have a U.S. High School Diploma, or its equivalent, and hold a current, valid California Cosmetology license. Also, the student must provide a signed affidavit from their employer attesting to the student’s level of experience.

Part Time schedule. Part-time enrollees shall be scheduled for a minimum of 20 clock-hours per week; at this schedule the 600-hour course is 30 weeks long, with a maximum time frame at 150% of 900 Hrs / 45 weeks.

Classes are held Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. As students’ schedules may dictate, additional sessions may be arranged. The College is closed Sundays and Mondays.

Start dates. New classes will begin each Tuesday, or the first available business day of the week.

Tuition and fees. Tuition is $6,000 ($10 per clock hour). A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due at the time of enrollment, and the STRF assessment is $0. Total charges are $6,100.

Books and supplies. Books and supplies ($200) purchased at the college are optional. If a student decides to drop from a course within 10 business days of enrollment AND the supplies have not been opened (for sanitary reasons) and the books are salable, the cost of books and supplies will be refunded. Students are responsible for the state licensing exam fee and other examination or licensing related expenses.

Payment. Tuition and expenses may be paid in full at the time of enrollment but payment plans are also available from Thanh Le College, by weekly or monthly installments. Thanh Le College accepts payment in cash, money order, personal checks and/or Title IV.

Federal financial aid. This course is eligible to participate in the USDE Title IV programs. Thanh Le College participates in the Federal PELL Grant (FPELL) and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs, neither of which requires repayment. Thanh Le College does not offer student loans. Students apply using the FAFSA; the federal school code is 015795. Students desiring information should contact the Financial Aid Officer at (714) 740-2755.

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The course is designed to teach students the information and skills needed for a career as an instructor in the Cosmetology Industry. Thanh Le College does not guarantee job placement to any student. However, job placement assistance is provided to graduates at no additional charge.

Come visit our college for beauty services performed by our professionally trained students at discounted prices. Our students are well trained and will provide you with quality services all under the watchful eye of our industry experienced instructors.

A student shall not be permitted to work upon a patron paying for services until he or she has completed the freshman period of training and instruction, which is 10 percent of the total training hours specified for each course.